The number of COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms under Tokyo’s criteria dropped by three from Tuesday to 64, while 28 new fatalities from COVID-19 were confirmed in the city ... ( read original story ...)
DOBOT Unveils Second-Generation M1 Pro Collaborative Robot at iREX 2022 in Tokyo
DOBOT, a world-leading provider of intelligent robotic solutions, is showcasing a rich collection of robots along with the unveiling of its second-generation SCARA collaborative robot, the M1 Pro, at ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Surges Above $41,000 Amid Broad Rally in Crypto Market
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, rose back above $41,000 amid a sharp rally in digital tokens on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Asian Stock Market: Rebound on subdued DXY despite fears of stagflation and poor Japan’s GDP
Asian markets have witnessed a carry-forward buying after a positive Tuesday. Poor performance from Japan’s GDP numbers has not impacted local equities. The DXY is slipped below 99.00 after failing to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall for 4th day after US decision on Russian oil ban
Tokyo stocks extended their losing streak to four days Wednesday, as initial gains were erased on growing concerns over energy prices ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JCB, Nintendo suspend operations in Russia
Japanese credit card company JCB has announced its suspending operations in Russia starting on Monday in light of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo crude oil futures hit highest in almost 14 years
Crude oil futures in Tokyo have risen to their highest level in 13 years and seven months. Traders are worried that a US ban on Russian energy imports could further worsen supply shortages. ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Singapore’s Strict Approach to Crypto; Bitcoin Rises Despite Investors’ Jitters About War, US Executive Order
Singapore's high standards may be discouraging some crypto companies from establishing operations in the nation state; investors were wrestling with the latest developments in Ukraine and await the ... ( read original story ...)
European Parliament Excludes Pow Provision In Next Week’s Vote On Crypto Bill
A vote on the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation has been rescheduled to take place on March 14. ( read original story ...)
Siblings Accused of $124 Million Crypto Scam Ran Times Square Ad
A pair of siblings made false statements about a cryptocurrency and defrauded thousands of mom-and-pop investors out of more than $124 million, according to a federal regulator. Starting in June 2017 ... ( read original story ...)
Senator Warren seizes on fears over crypto and sanctions with new bill
The bill aims to “force companies to choose between doing business in the U.S. or with sanctioned people and entities by threatening secondary sanctions on foreign crypto exchanges.” ... ( read original story ...)
The Bank of Japan may have an opportunity to start normalizing rates this year, says BofA
The Bank of Japan now has a window of opportunity to get interest rates "a little bit back closer to normal," said Izumi Devalier of BofA Global Research. In the near term, Japan's central bank could ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan likely to avert stagflation, says senior central banker
Japan is unlikely to slide into stagflation, a condition where rising inflation and shrinking economic growth co-exist, a senior central bank official said on Wednesday. With the Ukraine crisis ... ( read original story ...)
No Tsunami in Japan after Eruption in Papua New Guinea
The Japan Meteorological Agency said Wednesday there is no fear of tsunami hitting Japan following a major volcanic eruption in Papua New Guinea. The eruption of the Manam volcano in the South Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
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Falcon Feet (JPN) 14-1 (8-11) 8th of 11, shd behind Get On (8-11) at Nagoya 7f in Mar. Star Impact (JPN) 12-1 (8-11) 2nd of 11, shd behind Papita (8-11) at Nagoya 7f in Mar. Arena Maestro (JPN) 11-4 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on bargain-hunting, crude oil weighs
Tokyo stocks were higher Wednesday morning as investors scooped up battered shares a day after the Nikkei index fell to its lowest level in 16 months, though the market gave up some of its midmorning ... ( read original story ...)