GM and Honda team up on autonomous ride service for Japan
General Motors and Honda, along with Cruise — GM's autonomous driving subsidiary — have agreed to create a driverless ride-hailing company in Japan. The company will use the Cruise Origin autonomous vehicle to give rides in Tokyo, Japan's largest city. The companies plan to begin providing services in 2026.
2023-10-19 12:19
Traders Brace for Big Swings in Yen Amid Intervention Threat
Options traders are preparing for turbulent yen trading. Fluctuations are likely to increase amid growing concerns the Japanese
2023-10-19 11:51
Philippine Military Plans Stronger US, Japan Ties Amid China Row
The Philippine military is pushing to bolster defense ties with the US and Japan amid the Southeast Asian
2023-10-19 11:18
Honda to Start Self-Driving Taxi Service in Tokyo, CEO Says
Honda Motor Co. will start a self-driving taxi service in Tokyo in early 2026, in a move that
2023-10-19 11:17
BOJ to release quarterly report that may offer clues on wages
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The Bank of Japan will release a regional economic report on Thursday that may
2023-10-19 10:49
YouTube Working on Tool That Lets Creators Sing Like Drake
YouTube is developing a tool powered by artificial intelligence that would let creators record audio using the voices
2023-10-19 10:27
Ringgit Falls to 25-Year Low, the Worst Performer in Asia After Yen This Year
The Malaysian ringgit fell to its lowest level since the Asian Financial Crisis as the currency was weighed
2023-10-19 09:54
Japan Exports Rise More Than Expected in Support for Recovery
Japan’s exports rose more than expected in September, supporting the nation’s moderate recovery from the pandemic. The value
2023-10-19 09:46
China’s Strong GDP Report Shows Housing Remains a Big Problem
China’s latest economic data put the government’s growth goal of about 5% well within reach and lessened the
2023-10-19 09:23
Greenpeace Ranks Suzuki Last in Decarbonization Among Carmakers
Suzuki Motor Co. ranked last while other Japanese carmakers fared poorly in Greenpeace’s latest assessment of their progress
2023-10-19 08:57
Japan exports rise for the first time in three months
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO Japan's exports grew for the first time in three months in September, amid signs
2023-10-19 08:49
Asian Stocks to Slip, Australia Bonds Join Selloff: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks are set to slide following US peers lower, driven by the continued sell-off in Treasuries and
2023-10-19 08:29