How are the American people to believe a digital dollar would serve as anything other than a tool for surveillance and control? ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall further on oil prices, yen
Tokyo shares slipped Wednesday morning, driven down by high oil prices as well as a surging yen despite global rallies on news that peace talks over Ukraine are making progress.The benchmark Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Mental-Health Services Come to Women’s Tennis, Inspired by Osaka
Faced with growing evidence that celebrated athletes are struggling with the pressures of competition and intense media scrutiny, the governing body of women's tennis is turning to a well-funded ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo municipalities are moving to support fleeing Ukrainians
Municipalities in Tokyo are moving to offer their support to Ukrainians who are fleeing their country due to Russia's invasion. ( read original story ...)
University of Tokyo to accept students, researchers affected by Russian invasion
The University of Tokyo will temporarily accept students and researchers facing difficulty continuing their academic work in a safe environment due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The university says ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka enters Miami Open semifinal
Former no 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka of Japan advanced to her first Miami Open semifinal after defeating America's Danielle Collins, 6-2, 6-1 in the quarterfinals here on Wednesday. Osaka will face ... ( read original story ...)
Toyama Pref. official speaks of concerns after returning to Japan from Russia
A Toyama Prefectural Government international affairs division employee, who had been dispatched to Russia for an international exchange pro ... ( read original story ...)
Record number of power suppliers go bust in Japan
A private survey shows a record number of electricity suppliers in Japan have gone out of business this fiscal year. Soaring costs of liquefied natural gas and other imported fuel are cited as a major ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fund backed by Allianz and Ivanhoé Cambridge buys multifamily portfolio
A newly-launched Japan multifamily fund, backed by Canadian investor Ivanhoé Cambridge and Allianz insurance companies, has made its first investment, acquiring a portfolio of 12 buildings in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan draws up settlement support for people fleeing Ukraine
People who have fled Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion will be provided support in seeking employment in Japan if they wish to settle in the country, according to an outline shared ... ( read original story ...)
Allianz Real Estate acquires 12 multi-family residential assets in Japan
Allianz Real Estate has acquired a portfolio of prime multi-family residential assets in Tokyo. The newly built assets comprise 280 units and offer more than 7,500 sqm net rentable area. ( read original story ...)
Hackers Steal About $600 Million in One of the Biggest Crypto Heists
Hackers stole about $600 million from a blockchain network connected to the popular Axie Infinity online game in one of the biggest crypto attacks to date. ( read original story ...)
Explained: Why Bank of Japan is keeping rates low despite a stumbling yen
Bank of Japan has bucked the global trend for a tighter monetary policy and maintained an ultra-loose stance. But BOJ is finding it difficult to keep control of key bond yields, stoking speculation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display unveils tech to extend smartwatch battery life
Japan Display on Wednesday said it planned to begin production of new display panel components it says can significantly lower power consumption and extend the battery life of smart watches and other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ask firms not to pay for Russian gas in roubles
Japan Hirokazu Matsuno Russia demanded last week that “unfriendly” countries must pay in roubles, not euros, for its gas in the wake of the United States and European allies teaming up on a series of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shinsei to set path in three years to repay $3 billion public funds
Japan's Shinsei Bank Ltd will in three years have a plan in place to repay $3 billion in public funds as it taps synergies with its new parent to enhance its capital base, its new chief executive said ... ( read original story ...)