An avalanche between Ichifuri and Oyashiradzu on the snowbound Hokuriku line in northwestern Japan yesterday afternoon prevented the resumption of traffic on the line, which was to have been reopened ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 11,125 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 11,125 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Friday. The daily tally is down about 5,000 from a week earlier. Tokyo officials say the number of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo registers 11,125 coronavirus infections on Feb. 25
TOKYO -- Japan's capital reported 11,125 COVID-19 cases on Feb. 25, after recording 10,169 the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced. Of the 11,125 newly infected people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will strengthen sanctions against Russia, target banks
Japan will strengthen sanctions against Russia to include financial institutions and military equipment exports, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday, a move that quickly drew an angry response ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank lowers limits on CP, corporate bond purchases
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) said on Friday it had decided to reduce the maximum amounts of commercial paper (CP) and corporate bonds it can buy in a single issuer's outright purchase for the ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ to hold workshop on Japan’s price moves
The Bank of Japan said on Friday it would scrutinise factors behind the country's low inflation and the divergence of price trends from other parts of the world in a series of workshops that kicks off ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank plans experts’ workshop to scrutinise inflation
The Bank of Japan said on Friday it would scrutinise factors behind the country's low inflation and the divergence of price trends from other parts of the world in a series of workshops that kicks off ... ( read original story ...)
Over $200 Billion Wiped Off Crypto Market Amid Ukraine Russian Conflict
As covered earlier, the Crypto market has sunk to its lowest since the Russian aggression in Ukraine. The market has lost over $200 billion! Amid the ongoing tussle, investors are offloading their ... ( read original story ...)
Why Is Crypto Dropping and How Long Will It Last?
It may seem unrelated, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the answer to the question of "Why is crypto dropping." But it's unlikely to last. ( read original story ...)
Crypto miner power draw raises environmental concerns
Fayetteville's Public Works Commission says new project will bring in revenue without increasing power load at peak hours. Duke University financial researcher warns against 'deal with the devil.' ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is the new stock market, as both tank after Putin invades Ukraine
The stock market and major cryptocurrencies are increasingly intertwined, after both took big losses when news broke that Putin had invaded Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares track Wall Street higher; tech shines
Japanese shares snapped a five-session losing streak on Friday, with heavyweight technology stocks leading the charge, as the market tracked a sharp rebound on Wall Street overnight. ( read original story ...)
Japanese trio singing Ukrainian national anthem on YouTube prompts flood of thanks
A Yokohama-based trio of Japanese vocalists is amassing YouTube views and heartfelt thanks from people in Ukraine after posting a video of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to freeze assets belonging to 3 Russian banks
Japan's finance minister says his government is ramping up its sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. He says it will freeze assets belonging to three Russian banks. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shionogi seeks approval for oral COVID-19 drug
Drugmaker Shionogi & Co Ltd has applied for approval to make and sell its oral COVID-19 treatment in Japan, the firm said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian central bank suspends electronic cash transfers, bolstering the use case for crypto
Ukraine's central bank is cracking down on digital money transfers in connection with a nationwide declaration of martial law. ( read original story ...)