At least 12 regional banks in Japan have introduced a system to monitor ship-to-ship transfers of cash and gold earned through illicit means as part of their efforts to combat money laundering, bank ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Consumer Confidence Slightly Worsens in Dec – Govt
Japan's consumer confidence fell slightly in December, the government said on Wednesday, as domestic COVID-19 cases started rising towards the end of the month. A Cabinet Office survey showed the ... ( read original story ...)
Giant Wall Installations Tease New Episodes from ‘Attack on Titan’ The Final Season Part 2
The official website for the Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 has revealed that staff has put up art installations with Easter eggs for the anime’s next five episodes in Tokyo, Osaka, and ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly fall as tech stocks slump on Wall Street
Asian benchmarks mostly slipped Wednesday as technology shares in the region echoed a similar drop in the sector on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on weak yen, capped by COVID-19 worries
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Wednesday as gains made with buying in export-oriented shares on the weakening yen were capped by ... ( read original story ...)
Business people pray for prosperity at central Tokyo shrine on year’s 1st day of work
A number of corporate workers wearing masks prayed for business success at a central Tokyo shrine on Jan. 4 -- this year's first day of work ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to hold security consultative meeting amid Chinese assertiveness
The US-Japan Security Consultative Committee "2+2" Meeting, 2022 will be held on January 6 to strengthen the alliance and to address global challenges amid Chinese assertiveness in the region ... ( read original story ...)
The Smart Salesperson’s New Year’s Resolution: Episode #271 The Sales Japan Series
The Sales Japan Series In 2022, let’s all commit to asking more intelligent questions of buyers. For those who don’t ask questions, because they are too busy delving into the micro details of the ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan to sign ‘historic’ defense, security pact
Australia and Japan will sign a treaty on Thursday to increase defense and security cooperation in a move that has been hailed as “historic” but which might anger China. Prime ministers Scott Morrison ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan to sign historic defense treaty
Australia and Japan will sign a treaty on Thursday to increase defense and security cooperation in a move that has been hailed as “historic” but which might anger China. ( read original story ...)
Japan Power Price Jumps to One-Month High on Tokyo Snow Forecast
Japan’s wholesale power rate jumped to the highest level in a month amid forecast signaling parts of Tokyo could see snow on Thursday, which could boost demand for heating. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Okinawa sees doubling of COVID-19 cases, considers emergency steps
Japan's Okinawa region appeared to be the epicentre of a new coronavirus surge with cases more than doubling on Wednesday from the previous day, as officials considered imposing emergency steps to ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Daily: SEC Delays Ruling on NYDIG’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal; Kosovo Bans Crypto Mining to Save Energy
The SEC has delayed a ruling on NYDIG's bitcoin ETF proposal by 60 days, Kosovo bans crypto mining to conserve energy in the midst of energy crises, and more. ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares edge higher as gains in Toyota, Sony offset tech losses
Japanese shares inched up on Wednesday, as gains in Toyota Motor and Sony Group were offset by weak performance of technology heavyweights and a sell-off in expensive growth stocks driven by rising U. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s key Nikkei index opens flat
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index opened flat today as investors digested the impact of a cheaper yen against the dollar. The Nikkei 225 edged down 0.05 per cent, or 15.79 points, to 29,286.00 in early ... ( read original story ...)
Tuna Sold for $145,290 in Tokyo Is Still Third Straight Drop
A giant bluefin tuna was auctioned at a lower price for a third straight year in the ceremonial first sale at Tokyo’s fish market on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)