Money transmitters like Western Union, PayPal, and cryptocurrency firms will be able to more easily expand across the United States, after 48 state regulators agreed to a single set of supervisory ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tokyo 2020 chief rebuffs higher reported Games costs
CEO Toshiro Muto dismissed figures in an academic report published on Tuesday that showed the Tokyo Olympics were set to be the most expensive in history, even before the additional costs to be ... ( read original story ...)
Diary of a socially distanced director: how I staged a play in Tokyo – from London
When Lindsay Posner was asked to direct a production of Twelve Angry Men from his home in the UK, with a Japanese cast in Tokyo, he took a giant leap into the unknown ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Crypto Exchange Accuses Binance of Helping Launder $9M From 2018 Hack
$41 million-worth of crypto assets from the hack belonged to Zaif customers including those based within the U.S. and California, according to the court filing. Biannce has not yet responded to ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets mixed as China reports encouraging economic growth
Asian markets were mixed in early trading Tuesday, after Wall Street rebounded from a rough week and China indicated its economic recover sped up last month. ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares slip on firmer yen, profit-taking after election
The benchmark Nikkei share average ended down 0.44% at 23,454.89, having hit a fresh seven-month high in the previous session. There were 45 advancers on the index against 175 decliners. The ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how Bank of Japan’s ETF purchases affect stock market returns: Jefferies
Companies where the Bank of Japan accounts for the highest daily trading value have outperformed the markets significantly, says Shrikant Kale at Jefferies. Got a confidential news tip? We want to ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Mercantile Exchange (NGMEX) Receives Hong Kong Market Operator Authorization
Hong Kong , Sept. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NGMEX, a full-service commodity exchange that incorporates the complete workflow of a trading venue and also provides on-line commodity futures and ... ( read original story ...)
2 passengers forced off planes in Japan this month for not wearing masks
Tokyo (CNN) — Two passengers on separate flights were forced to disembark from flights in Japan this month after refusing to wear masks while on board. One incident occurred Saturday and involved a ... ( read original story ...)
A Spoonful of Suga Could Sweeten Japan’s Post-Abe Economy
As Yoshihide Suga replaces Shinzo Abe as Japanese Prime Minister, radical departures from Mr. Abe’s broad economic program are unlikely. But Mr. Suga could still leave a lasting impact if he declines ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is still a clear favourite among India’s crypto investors
"Bitcoin is the flag bearer of cryptocurrencies. Also, it's more liquid and the less volatile compared to other currencies. Hence, most people come to the exchange to buy bitcoins," ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japan GPIF investment chief intervened in Toshiba AGM
Effort to influence Harvard fund’s vote part of campaign to shield chief executive from activist shareholders The Harvard endowment fund abstained from a vote on the reappointment of Nobuaki ... ( read original story ...)
After Sweeping Party Poll, Japan’s Suga Faces Tricky Call on Snap Election
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga poses for a picture following his press conference at LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) headquarters, in Tokyo, Japan September 14, 2020. Nicolas ... ( read original story ...)
Investors should avoid Japan for other Asian markets: Credit Suisse
Dan Fineman of Credit Suisse discusses why he prefers investing in Korea and other Asian markets to Japan right now . ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Next Prime Minister Emerges From Behind the Curtain
Yoshihide Suga’s years as a shadow power in Japanese politics left him a bit of a cipher. Now he is emerging to take control of the world’s third-largest economy at a time of deep uncertainty. ( read original story ...)
Homage announces strategic partnership with Infocom, one of Japan’s largest healthcare IT providers
Homage, a Singapore-based caregiving and telehealth company, has taken a major step in its global expansion plan. The startup announced today that it has received strategic investment from Infocom, th ... ( read original story ...)