Japan's biggest power generator JERA said on Wednesday it will spend 160 billion yen ($1.4 billion) to develop one gigawatt (GW) of solar power farms in Japan over the next five years by joining with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Crypto-Exchanges Body Considers Easing Rules for Token Listings: Report
The Japanese industry body that makes rules for crypto exchanges is considering easing restrictions on listing new tokens, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. Under the proposed new rules, crypto ... ( read original story ...)
China-Japan ties may rest on trade alone after Tokyo human rights vote
Economic ties could be all that remain of China and Japan's relations, after a cross-bench parliamentary resolution in Tokyo on China's human rights record was condemned by Beijing as a "severe ... ( read original story ...)
Russian ambassador urges Japan to avoid sanctions over Ukraine
Russia’s ambassador to Japan is urging the country’s leaders to reject proposals to sanction Moscow over its dispute with Ukraine, calling the possibility “counterproductive” to Japanese-Russian ... ( read original story ...)
FTX Buys Crypto Exchange Liquid Group for Expansion in Japan
FTX acquired Japanese crypto exchange Liquid Group to serve Japanese customers through its new subsidiary. The deal is expected to close in March 2022, according to a press release on Wednesday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Bros Saved the Luxury Industry
Young Americans flush with stock market and cryptocurrency gains boosted sales of high-end goods. 2022 will be trickier. ( read original story ...)
India Says Crypto Not Illegal as It’s Taxed Like Gambling Win
The Indian government said it doesn’t treat trading in crypto assets as illegal, a day after it announced taxing such transactions just the same as winnings from gambling. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s three megabanks post mixed results, cautious over outlooks amid COVID uncertainties
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s top banking groups gave cautious outlooks on Wednesday for the coming months as they brace for risks associated with COVID-19’s Omicron variant outbreak and turbulence in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s daily COVID-19 infections exceed 20,000 for first time
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's new COVID-19 cases exceeded 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, dimming hopes that an Omicron-fueled wave of infections is peaking out in Japan. Tokyo reported 21,576 new ... ( read original story ...)
No. of daily new coronavirus cases in Tokyo passes 20,000 for first time
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday reported 21,576 new coronavirus cases, up 7,131 from Tuesday and up 7,490 from last Wednesday. By age group, 4,039 cases were in their 20s, 3,741 in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports new single-day record of 21,576 COVID cases on Feb. 2
TOKYO -- Japan's capital registered a new single-day high of 21,576 coronavirus cases on Feb. 2, the metropolitan government announced. The previous high was 17,631 cases, recorded on Jan. 28. ( read original story ...)
Dispute over northern islands shapes Tokyo’s stance on Ukraine crisis
Russia-Japan relations are centered on the decadeslong dispute over four islands northeast of Hokkaido that Russia occupies and Japan claims. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: New cases in Tokyo surge past 20,000 for the first time
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 21,576 new cases of coronavirus infections on Wednesday, with the daily COVID-19 count topping 20,000 for the first time. The figure was up by 7,490 from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares end higher on corporate earnings
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks marked a four-day winning streak on Wednesday as investors picked up shares of firms that issued strong earnings. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index ended up 1.68 percent or 455.12 ... ( read original story ...)
Controversial former Tokyo governor Ishihara dies
Controversial right-wing politician and former Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara, who made a decades-long career out of baiting China and offending Japan's liberals, has died aged 89, Japanese media ... ( read original story ...)
Booster shot slots to be raised to 5,000 per day at Tokyo mass vaccination center: Japan PM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to boost the COVID-19 vaccine rollout at a mass vaccination center here to around 5,000 doses ... ( read original story ...)