ANA - All Nippon Airways (NH, Tokyo Haneda) parent ANA Holdings will issue around JPY150 billion yen (USD1.3 billion) worth of bonds due in December 2031, the proceeds from which will be used to ... ( read original story ...)
Why Australia Can’t Ignore Crypto Any Longer
This is no time to ignore crypto, why bets on a May rate rise might be a bit hasty and some bad news about the private jet on your Christmas wishlist. Here are a few of the things we’ve been thinking ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo core consumer prices rise at fastest pace in more than a year
Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose at the fastest pace in over a year in November, data showed on Friday, as electricity and fuel costs surged due to higher global energy prices and the costs of ... ( read original story ...)
Fuel Prices Drive Fastest Tokyo Inflation in 16 Months
Higher fuel prices drove up Tokyo’s cost of living at the fastest pace in 16 months, although the increases were still tiny compared to those confronting consumers in other economies where central ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on COVID-19 surge in Europe, stronger yen
Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday as sentiment was dented by concerns over an ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases in Europe, while export-oriented issues were hit by the yen's strengthening against the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Ikea is offering a tiny apartment in Tokyo for just over $1 per month
The apartment will then be rented out with a lease through to January 15, 2023, Ikea said. Ten square metres isn't much, but Ikea says they have worked hard to make the most of the available area. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to call for 3% wage hike in next year’s labour talks – Kyodo
By Leika Kihara and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to urge the business sector to raise wages by around 3% in next year's annual wage negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM seen calling for wage hikes at next year’s labour talks -NHK
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to urge the business sector to raise wages by around 3% in next year's annual wage negotiations with labour unions, Kyodo news agency reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Uber Eats Japan will not be charged for hiring Vietnamese overstayers
Tokyo prosecutors decided Thursday not to indict Uber Eats Japan Inc., formerly Uber Japan Co., and two of its former staff over alle ... ( read original story ...)
China Slowdown, Japan Inflation, Goldman on U.S. Policy: Eco Day
Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to take you through to the weekend: China’s economy continued to slow in November with car and home sales dropping again as the property ... ( read original story ...)
AI predicts 370 COVID daily cases in Tokyo at 6th wave peak, but experts urge caution
Contrary to some experts' warnings that the coronavirus sixth wave feared to hit Japan this winter could surpass the scale of the summer's fi ... ( read original story ...)
World Athletics: Tokyo Olympians faced ‘disturbing’ level of abuse on social media
A World Athletics study says nearly three out of every 20 track and field athletes whose social media feeds were monitored during the Tokyo Olympics were subject to abusive posts, with women targeted ... ( read original story ...)
20 Exceedingly Cool Facts About Japan Most People Go Their Whole Life Without Knowing
It's a wonderful world where you can order ramen from a vending machine and pay a professional cuddler for snuggles.View Entire Post › ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-trading hamster that outperformed Warren Buffett has died
Mr. Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster that at one point was outperforming Warren Buffett and Cathie Woods has died. The hamster’s owner, a 30-something lecturer and prototyping specialist in Germany ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka recounts US Open match against Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka is taking on what she calls a "double standard" in sports against women. Recently, the Japanese player sat down with the Victoria's Secret podcast. During the talk, the four-time Grand ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Newest Board Member Sees Japan Inflation Creeping Up
The Bank of Japan’s newest board member said she’s seeing a gradual emergence of upward price trends in the country that bears close watching, even as the bank holds its monetary stimulus in place. ( read original story ...)