Resource-poor Japan depends overwhelmingly on fossil-fuel imports to meet its energy needs, complicating calls for the nation to boycott Russia's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) after Moscow's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale prices rise at record pace; Ukraine to spur prices further
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in February at the fastest annual pace in roughly four decades on rising fuel costs, a sign inflationary pressures were building up even before the Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
‘At peace’ Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021. ( read original story ...)
Japanese investment in Europe set to flourish
As the world starts to open up, Japanese investment in European real estate is set to flourish as institutional investors go in search of higher-yielding assets. ( read original story ...)
Shares in Japan set to rise following bounce on Wall Street; oil prices drop more than 10%
Pacific rose in Thursday morning trade. The S&P 500 gained more than 2% overnight on Wall Street as oil prices saw a sharp drop from a recent surge. Oil prices have been on a wild ride in recent days, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka at peace with herself ahead of Indian Wells tournament
Naomi Osaka said she had a new perspective on tennis after taking a break from the sport last year to prioritise her mental health and is now focused on "trying hard and having fun" at Indian Wells. ( read original story ...)
At peace after turbulent year, Naomi Osaka faces tough draw at BNP Paribas Open
If Naomi Osaka was wondering if her message about mental health and the life of a professional tennis player was getting through, she’s had confirmation of it at the BNP Paribas Open this week. “I’m ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Brazilian youth group in Nagoya launches online apparel shop to break barriers
A group of young Japanese Brazilian residents in central Japan launched an online shop of their own apparel brand in February, using it as a ... ( read original story ...)
Making a Comeback: Tokyo Shopping Streets
Tokyo's traditional shopping streets: large chains and internet shopping have affected their business, but the pandemic has brought in new attention. This time, we'll discover the ways shopping ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s little-known seafaring past
For some 700 years, the Geiyo Islands were dominated by pirates – a key era in Japan's history that the country is developing new appreciation for today. ( read original story ...)
Biden FOMOs into crypto and with wide-ranging executive order
Crypto is the future, whether the White House likes it or not. That's the takeaway from an executive order on digital assets announced Wednesday morning. The broad document touches on a possible ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s Crypto Order and What’s Next for Cryptocurrency Regulation
After months of speculation, the Biden administration finally released its much anticipated executive order on cryptocurrency. President Biden will order federal agencies to direct their approach to ... ( read original story ...)
Biden to Feds: Figure Out This Crypto Thing, Stat
Bitcoin surged on news of the order, which calls for a “whole-of-goverment” approach to analyzing the risks and benefits posed by crypto. ( read original story ...)
Biden’s Crypto Order Provokes Strong Reaction on Social Media
Social media was rocking with some strong opinions Wednesday after President Joe Biden signed his long-awaited executive order on cryptocurrencies. Biden's order seeks to set up a federal strategy ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s crypto order will spark new bull market, says Bitwise’s Matt Hougan: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ... ( read original story ...)
Biden issues executive order on crypto regulation, stablecoin proposal
The new executive order represents a large-scale US policy shift on cryptocurrency and digital goods, centralizing and updating regulations for those markets. ( read original story ...)