The government’s response to the latest COVID-19 dangers in contrast to public sentiment demonstrates the need for an international strategy to end the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan agrees to launch military hotline with China next year
Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi agreed to launch a military hotline with China next year, Japan's government spokesperson said on Tuesday, citing recent talks between Kishi and his Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Three US Marines Could Face 10 Years in Jail for Bringing Weed Into Japan
Even though these Marines allegedly smuggled relatively small amounts of weed into the country, they are being charged with importing cannabis with intent to sell. ( read original story ...)
In 2021, Congress Has Introduced 35 Bills Focused On U.S. Crypto Policy
As the much-followed debate over the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) attracted a great deal of attention to Capitol Hill, the U.S. will now face its first test as crypto policy over ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency price LIVE – Bitcoin rises 70% in past year & Shiba Inu surges after Dehub crypto launched token platform
BITCOIN’s value increased by 70 percent in the past year and the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency surged after Dehub crypto launched a token platform. Bitcoin has remained the most dominant ... ( read original story ...)
‘The One’ heads for February auction. But Nile Niami hatches a crypto counterplan
Developer Nile Niami proposes using "The One" to back cryptocurrency as he fights to head off a February auction of his Bel-Air mega-mansion. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin worth US$15 quintillion is just another day in crypto
Crypto believers argue that snags are to be expected in an industry that’s still in its early days. It will find its footing, they say. Perhaps. Whatever the future holds, there sure were a ton of ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Pre-Open Session Live: Sensex rises 300 points, Nifty50 above 17,100; all eyes on Supriya Lifescience IPO listing
Supriya Lifescience, manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients' shares will list on the bourses on Tuesday. Dealers active in the unofficial market for unlisted shares said Supriya Lifescience ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Set for Smallest Annual ETF Purchase Since 2012
The Bank of Japan is on course to buy the smallest amount of local equity this year since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took office, a far cry from last year’s record haul during the height of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMFG to enhance its M&A strategy
Faced with bleak domestic growth prospects, Japan's SMFG is expanding its international footprint, including its presence in Vietnam. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks higher in morning on Wall St. gains, weak yen
Tokyo stocks were higher Tuesday morning, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, while export-oriented issues were boosted after the U.S. dollar climbed to a nearly one-month high against the yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s best islands to visit, from Okinawa to cat sanctuary Aoshima
Fewer than 10% of Japan's 6,852 islands are inhabited. But among those 400 or so, travelers are treated to a rich tapestry of natural treasures, deep-seated mysticism, thriving cultural assets and ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese defence chief: China, Japan should boost defence ties
Chinese State Councillor and Minister of National Defence Wei Fenghe on Monday (Dec 27) held talks via video link with Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi, at the invitation of the latter. ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY eases from one-month high below 115.00 on Japan data, inactive markets
USD/JPY refreshes intraday low, consolidates biggest daily gains in three weeks. Japan’s Industrial Production rallied the most in 16 months during November. Japan government says industrial output ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nov factory output surges on jump in car production
Japan's factory output soared in November as production in the auto sector benefited from a global parts supply recovery, lifting prospects for a strong fourth-quarter economic rebound. Factory ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Output Jumps by a Record as Car Production Rebounds
Japan’s industrial production jumped by a record in November, beating forecasts and adding to evidence that the country’s recovery was solidly underway before the omicron variant of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)