Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning following a loss on Wall Street overnight, with energy issues leading the decline after U.S. crude oil futures sank to a one-month low. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea ministers abandon Washington press event amid island row
US deputy secretary of state was left to answer questions alone in Washington amid simmering tensions over Takeshima/Dokdo islands ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Huge Gains at Risk From CBDCs, Waning Trends, RBA Says
The significant gains in the cryptocurrency market could be erased by changing trends as well as regulatory and monetary developments, according to an official at the Reserve Bank of Australia. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Staples Center’s new name is perfect for our crypto era
Crypto.com Arena suits the times, but in a depressing sort of way. In an era of fake things taken as genuine, we all live in a big crypto arena. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty sheds 13 points; Asian markets off to weak start, tracking overnight fall in US stocks
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 13 point, or 0.07 per cent, lower at 17,870.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a tepid start on Thursday. The minor positive pattern like ... ( read original story ...)
Latest news updates: Loss-making US yoghurt maker Chobani files for IPO
The US chipmaker’s remarks came ahead of a call with Wall Street analysts late on Wednesday to discuss its quarterly earnings. The latest numbers showed that Nvidia’s gaming and data centre chip ... ( read original story ...)
‘Come and Go’: A hearty serving from Osaka’s multicultural melting pot
With “Come and Go,” which explores life in Osaka through a kaleidoscope of perspectives, director Lim Kah Wai shows how Japan’s population is not as homogenous as many believe. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on Wall St. losses, strong yen
Tokyo stocks opened lower Thursday as sentiment was hurt by an overnight fall in U.S. shares and the yen's strength against the U.S. dollar. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan LDP Eyes Expanding Tax Benefit for Wage Hikes, Nikkei Says
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is looking to expand tax benefits to companies raising base wages, Nikkei reports, citing the party’s tax panel chief Yoichi Miyazawa. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Finance Ministry Questions F-X Fighter Cost
Japanese Financ Questions F-X Fighter Cost is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership. ( read original story ...)
Vongsa avenges Tokyo 2020 defeat to Sugimura at Asia-Oceania Boccia Championships
In a battle between two Paralympic gold medallists in the men's BC2 final at the World Boccia Asia-Oceania Championships, it was the former champion ... ( read original story ...)
Starbucks Japan to try reusable steel cups in Tokyo
Starbucks Coffee Japan Ltd. will begin offering takeaway drinks in stainless steel rental cups in 10 stores in the Marunouchi district of Tokyo on a trial basis beginning Monday. The initiative is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to unleash $350bn stimulus as west unwinds state spending
The risk of economies overheating in the wake of aggressive government spending to combat the coronavirus pandemic may be causing mounting concern in the US and Europe, but Japan is wrestling with the ... ( read original story ...)
England must learn from Lions’ mistakes in Springboks clash, says Tom Curry
Tom Curry has warned England to avoid repeating the British and Irish Lions’ tactical mistake of trying to fight fire with fire when they host South Africa on Saturday. The Springboks conclude the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo German Village glows
The Country Farm Tokyo German Village in Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture, is lit up with 3 million lights for winter under the theme of "Make Your Smile." The garden theme park recreates German rural ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea balk at sharing stage after US talks
A U.S.-sponsored show of alliance with Japan and South Korea stumbled Wednesday when American diplomats couldn't convince their Asian allies to share a news conference stage. Deputy Secretary of State ... ( read original story ...)