The world is starting to digest the news that Russia has begun a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the largest military action in Europe since World War II. Global financial markets reacted almost ... ( read original story ...)
Gemini joins Coinbase and Block at the Crypto Council for Innovation
The CCI said that effective as of this week Gemini has joined Coinbase, Block, Fidelity Digital Assets, Paradigm, and others in an effort to accelerate the group's "growth and global leadership." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Russia Sanctions Include Three Midsize Banks
TOKYO—Japan said its sanctions over Russia's attack on Ukraine would include three midsize Russian banks but not the country’s two biggest banks, which were targeted Thursday by the U.S. The three ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Sanction Three Russian Banks Including VEB
Japan said it isn't sanctioning Russia's two top banks, Sberbank and VTB Bank, both of which were targeted by the U.S. Japan also said it will sanction individual Russians in connection with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Jan Factory Output Likely Fell for 2nd Month on Hit From Omicron – Reuters Poll
Japan's industrial output likely fell for a second month in January as the fast spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant disrupted car production, a Reuters poll showed. While the coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Russians among protesters in front of embassy in Tokyo after invasion of Ukraine
People protested against Russia in front of its Tokyo embassy on Feb. 24 over the country's invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up in morning after Nikkei’s fall on Russian attack
Tokyo stocks were sharply higher Friday morning with investors buying on dips after the benchmark Nikkei index fell to a 15-month low ... ( read original story ...)
Budding success in Osaka: Spring rolls made with edible flowers
OSAKA--Business is booming at a new specialty shop here that serves colorful spring rolls using edible flowers as ingredients. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.93 pct
TOKYO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... news provider reaching more than one billion people every day. Reuters provides trusted business, financial, national, and international ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka buys Tarzana mansion
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has swung into Tarzana to buy a $6.3 million mansion. The 24-year-old Grand Slam winner is pulling out of Beverly Hills with the purchase of Nick and Vanessa Lachey’s San ... ( read original story ...)
How to Enjoy Tokyo’s Seasonal Highlights Like a Local
Japanese people have a strong appreciation of the changing seasons, cherry blossoms in particular have been deeply loved since ancient times. Whilst cherry blossom season is a standout in Tokyo there ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Safe Haven Status Erodes as Prices Plunge After Ukraine Invasion
The notion that bitcoin, ether and other crypto can be safe investments during geopolitical turmoil is being challenged. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Consumer Inflation Picks Up Speed Led by Energy Gains
(Bloomberg) -- The rise in the cost of living in Tokyo matched its fastest pace in the last two years in February, an acceleration from January that suggests nationwide price growth is also due to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to sanction chip exports to Russia over Ukraine
Japan will impose sanctions on Russia targeting semiconductor exports and financial institutions, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday after G7 leaders agreed to punish Moscow economically for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says it will deal with oil release from reserves in cooperation with IEA, other nations
Japan said on Friday it will appropriately deal with oil release from national reserves in cooperation with the International Energy Agency and relevant countries, after Russia's attack on Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Join U.S. in Imposing Sanctions Against Russian Banks
TOKYO—Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday that Japan would join the U.S. in sanctioning Russian financial institutions and restricting exports of semiconductors and other sensitive items. Mr. ( read original story ...)