The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 1,528 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Tuesday. The figure is down 272 from a week ago, marking a 32nd straight day of week-on-week decline. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1,528 coronavirus cases; nationwide tally 15,331
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Tuesday reported 1,528 new coronavirus cases, up 568 from Monday and down 272 from last Tuesday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms ... ( read original story ...)
In Southeast Asia, a booming crypto scene
Southeast Asia, a diverse region with an expanding population and rising income, is emerging as a popular destination for crypto entrepreneurs and investors hunting down high-growth startups in the ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin slump deepens in crypto meltdown
According to data provided by Coinmarketcap, the global crypto market cap fell to $983.72bn, before rebounding to a current price of $1.02trn. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has fallen by 28.8% in the last week to ... ( read original story ...)
The Crypto Market Loses More Than $2 Trillion in 8 Months
The dark streak continues for the crypto industry. In the aftermath of a dark day, which saw Bitcoin fall to its lowest level since December 2020, cryptocurrency prices continued ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin stems heavy losses but pessimism reigns in crypto markets
Bitcoin steadied on Tuesday after initially falling to a new 18-month low as major crypto lender Celsius Network's freezing of withdrawals and the prospect of sharp U.S. interest rate rises shook the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls for 3rd day amid U.S. inflation, China COVID worries
Japan's Nikkei index fell for a third day on Tuesday, amid risks to growth from aggressive U.S. monetary tightening and strict COVID-19 curbs in China, but ended off its lows as bargain hunting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.32%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Machinery and Electrical/Machinery sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Itochu acquires A321neo on SLB
Japan’s Itochu Aviation, on behalf of Jolco investors, has acquired an Airbus A321neo on sale and leaseback (SLB) with All Nippon Airways' (ANA) low-cost subsidiary, Osaka-based Peach Aviation. This ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks extend losing streak to 3 days on Fed policy fears
Tokyo stocks extended Tuesday their losing streak to three days, briefly sending the Nikkei index down more than 2 percent, amid heig ... ( read original story ...)
Neeraj Chopra on life after Tokyo 2020 win: ‘More people recognise me now…but inside, I’m the same person’
"I go into every competition with the desire to do my best, and all my preparations are planned toward helping me achieve that," the Padma Shri winner said ... ( read original story ...)
Scoot launches ticket sales for first non-stop service to Tokyo
That's not the only destination. Where else? And when can you start travelling (provided latest entry regulations are met)? ( read original story ...)
Trade upbeat about Japan’s reopening despite strict regulations
The long wait to visit Japan finally came to an end on June 10, 2022, as the country allowed tourists entry for the first time in more than two years. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Entrepreneur Backs Terra Relaunch Amid Skepticism, Says Price Collapse Will Foster Institutional Adoption
Crypto custodian Hex Trust says the recent meltdown of stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) and its sister token Luna will herald more intervention by regulators, paving the way for more asset managers to join ... ( read original story ...)
Fund manager reveals his crypto shorts — and one is already down more than 25% this week
David Neuhauser's short bets on crypto stocks is paying off. Here's how he decided what to short — and where he thinks crypto is going next. ( read original story ...)
BlockFi, the Peter Thiel-backed crypto lending start-up, cuts 20% of its staff as bitcoin plunges
Popular crypto lender BlockFi is cutting around 20% of its staff after the "dramatic shift in macroeconomic conditions." ... ( read original story ...)