Shares in Asia jumped in Tuesday morning trade following a dramatic bounce back overnight on Wall Street. The Nikkei 225 in Japan surged 3.11% in morning trade while the Topix index advanced 2.61%. ( read original story ...)
Accelerating global expansion by adding an English version of OWNR by RENOSY Assisting foreign Japanese real estate owners
GA technologies Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President, CEO and Representative Director: Ryo Higuchi; securities code: 3491; "the Company"), operator of the "RENOSY" comprehensive real ... ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: What is mahjong gambling, and when is it punishable in Japan?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have concerning mahjong gambling following the resignation of Japan's No. 2 prosecutor ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what you need to know before getting a pet in Japan
If time spent at home during COVID-19 made you want to get your own furry friend, here are some points to consider before committing to a new pet. ( read original story ...)
Before and after: How this ‘dated’ property was transformed into a light-filled family home
The project is sentimental for Nemeny, not only because it was his home and is now on the market, but because it also marks the first official project of his new architecture firm Marker. Prior to the ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s global image morphed from military empire to eccentric pop-culture superpower
From Godzilla to Pokémon, the changing image of Japan has been shaped by its cultural exports beloved in the West. ( read original story ...)
The Government Is Playing Around With a Hybrid Crypto Dollar
The National Science Foundation has awarded $225,000 to KRNC, a blockchain startup that is designing crypto features for fiat dollars. KRNC is developing a protocol that will allow test users to make ... ( read original story ...)
India wants to ban cryptocurrencies again, and it’s making the crypto community nervous
The Indian government is inching closer to banning cryptocurrencies but crypto companies remain cautiously optimistic. ( read original story ...)
Reserve Bank of India May Look at Japan Playbook to Tame Yields
India’s central bank may adopt its own version of yield-curve control as it digs deeper into its toolbox to cushion the economy during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a unit of the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to pause on stimulus
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep monetary settings steady at its policy meeting on Tuesday, as it gauges the effects of stimulus steps already announced to support its economy. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank buybacks pick up in June; $4.7 billion spent in total
SoftBank Group Corp share buybacks accelerated in June, with a total of 499.9 billion yen ($4.66 billion) spent on buying back 107.7 million of its shares since March, a company filing showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s army of insurance saleswomen feel threat of digital revolution
As coronavirus forces more sales online, fears heighten for a 230,000-strong workforce reliant on face-to-face meetings ... ( read original story ...)
Japan suspends land-based Aegis Ashore missile defense deployment
Japan abruptly suspended plans to deploy its U.S.-developed Aegis Ashore missile defense system on Monday, citing technical issues and mounting costs. ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Microsoft Helped Japan Create Contact-Tracing App To Prevent Second Wave Of Coronavirus Infections – Nikkei
MICROSOFT HAS HELPED JAPAN GOVERNMENT CREATE CONTACT-TRACING APP TO HELP PREVENT SECOND WAVE OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS - NIKKEI * MICROSOFT CONTACT-T ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to pause on stimulus, assess effects of virus relief
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep monetary settings steady at its policy meeting on Tuesday, as it gauges the effects of stimulus steps already announced to support its economy emerging from ... ( read original story ...)
No tsunami threat after 6.6 magnitude quake shakes Japan
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The quake occurred Saturday at 5:51 a.m., Hawaii ... ( read original story ...)