Japan's chip-related shares extended declines for a second day after DeepSeek triggered concerns over competitiveness in the artificial intelligence sector.

Japanese stock futures slid, with chip-related shares poised to extend Monday’s declines after concern over Chinese artificial-intelligence startup DeepSeek set off a selling spree in US tech shares.

The Japanese network Fuji Television and its parent company say its president and chairperson are resigning immediately to take responsibility for a widening sex assault scandal linked to one of Japan’s top TV celebrities.

The Chairman and President of Japan’s Fuji TV have resigned over the handling of the sexual misconduct scandal involving TV presenter Masahiro Nakai. In a press conference held today, Fuji TV Chair Shuji Kano and Koichi Minato,

The 10-hour briefing that ended at around 2am on Tuesday sought to begin rebuilding a reputation tarnished by the Masahiro Nakai scandal.

Though now eligible to pitch in MLB after a two-season ban under the league's domestic violence policy, Trevor Bauer will pitch abroad again in Japan.

Bauer hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021. The Yomiuri Giants are scheduled to play exhibitions against the Dodgers and Cubs in March.

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer will return to the Yokohama DeNA Baystars (Japan) for the 2025 season after not being with the club last year, via Nikkan Sports. Bauer’s return provides a major boost to DeNA’s hopes of repeating as league champions and Japan Series victors,