Crude oil futures on the Tokyo market shot above 60,000 yen per kiloliter for the first time in over 7 years amid concerns about possible supply cuts. ( read original story ...)
Net population influx into Tokyo hits lowest in 2021 amid pandemic
The net population influx into Tokyo decelerated further in 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the smallest since 2014 when ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police arrest man after 11-hour hostage standoff near Tokyo
The Japanese police arrested an armed man early Friday morning after an 11-hour standoff during which he allegedly attacked three medical professionals who made a visit to his home near Tokyo. The man ... ( read original story ...)
WHO examining allegations official abused staff, leaked vaccine data to Japan
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it is looking into allegations a regional director in Asia bullied staff, used racist language and leaked sensitive vaccine data to Japan, accusations the ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Says Crypto Mainstream Acceptance May Not Boost Prices
Investors should be skeptical of the narrative that rising adoption of cryptocurrencies must translate into higher prices, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei index soars 2% in morning after sharp fall
Tokyo stocks bounced back Friday morning, with the Nikkei rising over 2 percent as investors scooped up battered shares after the ind ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds on Apple cheer, but still set for worst week in 2 months
Japan's Nikkei rebounded on Friday from a 14-week closing low, buoyed by strong earnings from Apple Inc, but remained on course for its biggest weekly drop in two months. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda Says Japan Must Cooperate With U.S., Europe on Cenbank Digital Currency Norms
Japan must cooperate with Europe and the United States in creating a global standard on the technical aspects of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the chief of Japan's central bank said ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda says Japan must cooperate with U.S., Europe on CBDC norm
Japan must cooperate with Europe and the United States in creating a global standard on the technical aspects of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the chief of the central bank said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to compile report on quarterly disclosure requirements around spring
A Japanese government panel tasked with reviewing the need for quarterly corporate disclosure requirements aims to draw up a summary report this spring, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
JETRO Osaka (Japan External Trade Organization): Making an Innovation Movement From Osaka
The Kansai region, which includes unique cities of Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, is a massive market with a population of 24.65 million people and a GDP of approximately 100.05 trillion yen. It equals the ... ( read original story ...)
Google Cloud Is Betting on Blockchain and Could Accept Crypto Soon
Class A Report Cloud has launched a new enterprise that will focus on blockchain applications in an effort for the internet behemoth to expand its services to other industries. The new group will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister says govt panel to compile report on quarterly disclosures requirements around spring
A Japanese government panel tasked with reviewing the need for quarterly disclosure requirements of firms aims to draw up a report summary on that this spring, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on dip-buying after Nikkei’s 3% fall
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday as investors scooped up battered shares after the Nikkei index dropped over 3 percent the previous day, while exporters were supported by a weaker yen against the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Slows, Bolstering BOJ Case for Standing Pat
Momentum in Tokyo inflation weakened in January for the first time since April, slipping more than analysts expected and bolstering the Bank of Japan’s case for continued stimulus. Most Read from Bloo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Slows, Offering Support for BOJ Stand-Pat Stance
Momentum in Tokyo inflation weakened in January for the first time since April, as moderating price gains offered support for the Bank of Japan’s stand-pat stance. ( read original story ...)