Japan's wholesale inflation hit a four-decade high in October, following a similar spike in China's factory gate prices as supply bottlenecks and rising commodity costs threatned Asian corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Around half of Japan firms looking to pass on rising commodity costs to customers
Hit by a weaker yen, a slim majority of Japanese firms plan to pass on or have passed on climbing commodity costs to customers, a Reuters poll showed - a sign that inflationary pressures may be ... ( read original story ...)
Potential defaults of Chinese property developers hit Asian stocks
Stocks in Asia crumbled on Wednesday, following on from a sharp sell-off on U.S. markets,. Increasing concerns about China's property sector and higher oil prices helped keep buyers at bay. The ... ( read original story ...)
Groups in southwest Japan raising money to mark 110th anniv. of ex-bank building
KARATSU, Saga -- Organizations in this southwest Japan city including the local tourism association have begun a crowdfunding campaign to commemorate the 110th anniversary of a former bank ... ( read original story ...)
Land of the Rising Stocks: How to Invest in Japan
The Japanese economy is the third-largest in the world, trailing only the United States and China. A market that size is one that many investors, understandably, don’t want to ignore. Here’s an ... ( read original story ...)
Around Half of Japan Firms Looking to Pass on Rising Commodity Costs to Customers – Reuters Poll
The survey did not ask what proportion of costs companies plan to pass on. According to JPMorgan research, in past cost shocks over the past decades, Japanese companies have gener ... ( read original story ...)
How BMX rider Logan Martin’s gold medal-winning performance in Tokyo smoothed over a neighbourly dispute in his hometown
An Olympic gold medal opens many doors and, in Logan Martin's case, has helped smooth things over with the neighbours. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s pacifist constitution in spotlight after fringe party makes big gains
In last week’s general election, the Osaka-based regional party shattered all expectations to become the country’s third-largest political force. With a near quadrupling of its representation to 41 ... ( read original story ...)
M6.6 quake hits off Japan’s Okinawa, no threat of tsunami
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 hit off Japan's Okinawa early Thursday, but there is no threat of damage from a t ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan
Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022. ( read original story ...)
Scott Stinson: The modern (sort of) pentathlon might never be the same after horse-abuse incident in Tokyo
One of my bigger regrets from Tokyo 2020 came from this headline, which I did not see until it was too late: “Coach Disqualified from Tokyo Olympics After Punching Horse.” So many questions, the most ... ( read original story ...)
Twitter is launching a dedicated crypto team to work on blockchain applications and Web3
The new team, called Twitter Crypto, is aimed at being the center of excellence for "all things blockchain and web3," Financial Times reported. ( read original story ...)
It Will Take Almost 404 Million Trees to Offset Crypto Mining Effects in 2021
A new report finds that two of the most popular cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum, are also the most energy-intensive. ( read original story ...)
Twitter establishes dedicated crypto division to explore decentralized apps
Twitter has established a dedicated crypto team. Dubbed Twitter Crypto, the company describes the division as “a center of excellence for all things blockchain.” It will set the “strategy for the ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Suffers Loss Amidst China’s Tech Crackdown
Tokyo-based investment management company SoftBank Group has announced a net loss for the July-September quarter. This is the company’s first quarterly net ... ( read original story ...)
Missing In Action: Naomi Osaka faces a more challenging future
In a short time, the 24-year-old has become a star on and off the court. But that won't subside the pressure she'll inevitably face upon her return. ( read original story ...)