and the 9 magnitude Tōhoku earthquake that hit Japan in 2011. As one of the most documented mega-quakes in history, the undersea Tōhoku earthquake triggered a massive tsunami and high-profile ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Italy to lift defense ties amid China, Russia worries
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said he and his Italian counterpart agreed Tuesday to step up military cooperation as Japan expands security ties with Europe amid concern about ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic champion Kodaira to retire
Japan's former Olympic speed skating champion Nao Kodaira will retire from the sport in October following a final race in her hometown of Nagano, the long track speed skater said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin dips below $40,000 for the first time in nearly a month, in broad crypto market slump
Crypto market slumps in line with tech stocks as the threat of persistent inflation and hefty rate rises eat into investor risk appetite. ( read original story ...)
If Crypto Can’t Be Used to Evade Russian Sanctions, What Is the Point?
Only small sums of money seem to have left Russia via digital currencies, which suggests their chances of ever replacing today’s government-run monetary system are low. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns on rapid yen weakening, stresses importance of stability
Japanese policymakers warned on Tuesday against any rapid moves in the foreign exchange market, underscoring the importance of stability as authorities kept a wary watch on the yen after it slumped to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese retailer Lawson Inc considers Seijo Ishii IPO
TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc 2651.T is considering taking wholly owned supermarket chain Seijo Ishii Co public, it said on Tuesday. The Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Lawson Inc plans Seijo Ishii IPO, Nikkei reports
Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc has decided to take wholly owned supermarket chain Seijo Ishii Co public, aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) by the 2023 financial year, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.81%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Precision Instruments and Electrical/Machinery sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka Gas backs $11 billion green hydrogen project in Australia
Osaka Gas Co Ltd said on Tuesday it will provide technical support for a $10.75 billion green hydrogen project in the Australian outback and will consider potential investment in future. The Desert ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yokohama Marinos ready for clash with HAGL in AFC Champions League
V. League club Hoang Anh Gia Lai will take on Japan's Yokohama Marinos in the group H game of AFC Champions League (ACL) in HCMC on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 6,922 COVID cases on April 12
Japan's capital recorded 6,922 coronavirus infections on April 12, after seeing 4,562 positive cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan G ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Why the weak yen lost its lustre for Japan Inc
The weak yen was once a cause for celebration for Japanese companies, as they could sell cars and cameras cheaper abroad and enjoyed fatter profits when earnings were brought home.These days, it's not ... ( read original story ...)
Long Crypto Traders Feel Pain as Bitcoin’s Slide Leads to $430M in Liquidations
Futures traders betting on the continued recovery of crypto prices were caught in the crosshairs after bitcoin (BTC) dropped to under $40,000 in the past 24 hours. Traders racked up over $430 million ... ( read original story ...)
What financial advisors need to know about crypto taxes this filing season
Even if they dislike digital assets, wealth planners have a fiduciary duty to understand their confusing and murky tax treatment. ( read original story ...)
Apple And Crypto—Here’s What You Should Know
U.S. President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on crypto, which incorporates an objective of advancing the “U.S. competitiveness and leadership” in digital assets and crypto ecosystem. ( read original story ...)