China’s V-Day military parade in Beijing 2015
Around 12000 troops, 500 military vehicles and over 200 military aircraft were showcased in a spectacular parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of … source
J&J makes $2.1 billion offer to buy out Japan cosmetics firm Ci:z
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. healthcare conglomerate Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Tuesday it is acquiring all outstanding shares of Japanese skincare firm Ci:z Holdings Co Ltd (4924.T) that it…
Fiat Chrysler agrees to sell Magneti Marelli to Calsonic Kansei: sources
MILAN/LONDON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) (FCA) has agreed to sell its Magneti Marelli unit to KKR’s (KKR.N) Calsonic Kansei, two sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday, adding…
Japan struggles to cope with aftermath of floods, landslides
As the death toll from devastating floods and landslides in Japan rises, many residents from Okayama prefecture are spending the night in temporary shelters. source
MUFG says bank’s CEO will not attend Saudi conference
TOKYO (Reuters) – The CEO of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s banking arm will not attend the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia, the group said on Sunday, joining a…
Euro, pound rally on Brexit concession; global stocks dip
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks dipped on Friday, dragging a global index into a fourth consecutive weekly loss, while the euro and sterling rallied against the dollar after a report…
This Holographic Anime Character Could Be Your Next Girlfriend (HBO)
A booming subculture of young Japanese men are obsessed with anime—to the point of craving actual intimacy. Now a company called Vinclu … source
Asia shares ride Wall Street bounce, China muted
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian equities got some welcome relief on Wednesday after upbeat U.S. earnings reports drove a rebound on Wall Street and helped restore a little faith in emerging…
U.S. to seek currency chapters in trade talks with Japan, others: Mnuchin
NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday that Washington wants to include a provision to deter currency manipulation in future trade deals, including with…
Mnuchin says U.S. will seek currency provision in trade deal with Japan, others
NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday Washington would like to include a provision to deter currency manipulation in future trade deals, including with…