Japan news

USD/JPY turns lower after colliding with a key technical resistance area, but the dollar bias remains positive post-Fed.

Online securities firms in Japan are fighting for survival by diversifying services in the wake of a sharp drop in stock broker fees following their full l

Global markets were jolted overnight after Japan unexpectedly raised the cap on 10-year Japanese government bond yields, sparking a sell-off in bonds and stocks.

Point a camera at a group of Japanese people at a graduation ceremony, a cherry blossom picnic, or any other happy occasion, and you can expect at least one – and usually more – to pose making the peace sign with their hands. Why did this gesture become so popular?

Pepper the friendly robot is taking up reception duties at two Belgian hospitals, in Ostend and Liege. The robot, which costs 30,000 euros (£24,000), has a screen on its chest and a round head (pictured).

A recent overseas holiday revealed one big mistake many Aussie travellers are making right now – but there is an easy fix.

Corporate governance code faces test from investors

Protesters say the release, which won the endorsement of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog last week, sets a bad precedent that may encourage other countries to dispose nuclear waste into sea.

Officials fear coming rains could trigger more landslides.

A clear-eyed overview of the nuclear industry and the Japanese disaster in 'Fukushima' doesn't split hairs over the risk: It can happen here.