Japan's Nikkei index marked its lowest close in 15 months on Thursday as investors worldwide dumped risk assets after Russian forces attacked Ukraine. Ru ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo registers 10,169 coronavirus infections on Feb. 24
Japan's capital reported 10,169 COVID-19 cases on Feb. 24, after recording 14,567 the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei index ends down 1.8pc on Ukraine crisis
Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower today as fears grew of a full-scale war in eastern Europe after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “military operation” in Ukraine. The benchmark Nikkei 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 10,169 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Thursday reported 10,169 new coronavirus cases, down 4,398 from Wednesday and down 7,695 from last Thursday. By age group, 1,468 cases were in their 20s, 1,672 in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils 2022 feed-in tariff levels for PV
The Japanese government is proposing 20-year FITs lower than $0.010/kWh for rooftop PV and a ceiling price of $0.087/kWh for solar energy auctions. These incentive levels will likely be insufficient ... ( read original story ...)
$500 Billion Crypto Price Crash: Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Cardano, Solana And XRP Are Suddenly In Freefall As Russia Invades Ukraine
The bitcoin price has plunged under $35,000 per bitcoin, down almost 10% over the last 24 hours, while other top ten cryptocurrencies ethereum, BNB, solana, cardano and XRP have suffered similar falls ... ( read original story ...)
RBI’s views might have delayed crypto bill: Deputy Governor Michael Patra
Emphasising that the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) will be introduced in FY23 as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget speech, Patra said India will proceed very ... ( read original story ...)
As the Fed considers minting the first digital dollar, it is tapping experts from a crypto company with a stake in the outcome
As Federal Reserve officials consider whether to launch a digital version of the dollar, several former officials of one company with a direct stake in the outcome are working to inform the project, a ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine crisis: Crypto falls by up to 10%; should you buy the dip?
Cryptocurrency market down up to 10% as Russia announces military operation in Ukraine; Bitcoin and Ethereum trading at $34,989 and $2391. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 tumbles on Ukraine tensions
Wednesday was a national holiday in Japan. Traders sold shares almost across the board. The Nikkei 225 extended its losing streak for a fifth trading day. It has shed 5.4 percent over the period. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Largest Bank ‘MUFG’ Suspends Blockchain Payments Network
The financial group also clarified that the liquidation procedure would actually bear no material impact on the company this fiscal year. ( read original story ...)
720 bil. yen from Japan’s ‘Go To Travel’ budget likely to go unused amid COVID surge
A budget of 720 billion yen (about $6.3 billion) set aside for the Japanese government's "Go To Travel" domestic tourism subsidy campaign is increasingly likely to be returned to state coffers, as ... ( read original story ...)
Man found naked in Sapporo laundromat in middle of the night
At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, a man walked into a laundromat in the Atsubetsu Ward of Sapporo City, Hokkaido. However, upon entering he spotted another man inside who was completely naked. As ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 1st Nasi Kandar Store In Tokyo Is ALWAYS Sold Out
Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates. It seems that Malaysia’s famous Penang nasi kandar craze has made its way to the busy streets of Tokyo, Japan. “Zero Two Nasi ... ( read original story ...)
AusCycling says sorry for snapped handlebar debacle at Tokyo Olympics
AusCycling has apologised for the snapped handlebar debacle that cost the men's team pursuit squad its chance of a Tokyo Olympics gold medal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks down in morning on escalating tensions over Ukraine
Tokyo stocks were lower Thursday morning as fears of a large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine intensified with Kyiv declaring a stat ... ( read original story ...)