We are underway on our 48-day long expedition offshore of the west coast of Mexico near Acapulco, where the young Cocos oceanic plate dives beneath the North American plate. Most of this subduction ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court hearing starts for damages lawsuit over death of Sri Lankan detainee
A court hearing has started in central Japan for a lawsuit in which relatives of a Sri Lankan woman, who died in an immigration detention facility, are suing the Japanese government for damages ... ( read original story ...)
China Moves to Stabilize Japan Ties Plagued by ‘Old and New Issues’
Beijing's top diplomat urged Tokyo to prioritize the benefits of a long-term relationship with China as both countries try to navigate seriously strained ties. Yang Jiechi, a member of the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
As the yen hits a 20-year low against the dollar, Japan’s central bank chief apologizes for saying consumers have become ‘tolerant’ of higher prices
Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda said his remark that households are becoming more tolerant of price rises was 'utterly inappropriate,' FT reported. ( read original story ...)
Salesforce takes crypto plunge with new NFT cloud
Who knows whether it’s FOMO or actual customer demand for such a thing, but Salesforce announced today that it’s launching a pilot of NFT Cloud, a new platform for buying and selling these crypto ... ( read original story ...)
A New Congressional Bill Aims To Spur Crypto’s Growth
A bipartisan bill from Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis aims to take a “take a light regulatory touch" toward crypto. ( read original story ...)
HeartCore Authorizes $3.5 Million Share Repurchase Program
HeartCore Enterprises, Inc., (“HeartCore” or the “Company”), a leading software development company, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program pursuant to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new debt management panel to meet on Monday
Japan's finance ministry will kick off on Monday the first meeting of a newly-established panel of experts to discuss national debt management, it said.The five-member study group, as it is called, ... ( read original story ...)
Same-old, same-old, Japan sticks to forex stance even as yen slide steepens
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese policymakers held fast to their usual line on yen weakness on Wednesday, stating that rapid moves were undesirable, but confounded expectations they may escalate warnings ... ( read original story ...)
Black Stars arrive in Osaka for Kirin Tournament
The Black Stars have arrived in Osaka, Japan for the 2022 Kirin (Four nation tournament) featuring host Japan, Chile and African giants Tunisia.The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher for 4th straight day, boosted by yen’s depreciation
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Wednesday, continuing its winning streak for the fourth day, as it has been supported by the yen's recent sharp depreciation. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed up ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest Chinese over suspected cheating on foreign students’ exam
Tokyo police have arrested a Chinese national on suspicion of involvement in apparent cheating on a university entrance exam for foreign students this year. ( read original story ...)
Family of dead Sri Lankan detainee demands apology from Japan gov’t
The family of a Sri Lankan woman who died while in custody at an immigration center in central Japan last year demanded an apology f ... ( read original story ...)
Victims of street massacre in Tokyo’s Akihabara area remembered on 14th anniv. of attack
Acquaintances of people killed in a massacre in Tokyo's Akihabara district in 2008 joined others in paying their respects to the victims on J ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo sees week-on-week drop for 26th straight day
Tokyo reported 1,935 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, down by 480 from a week before and marking a week-on-week drop for the 26th straight day. Two new deaths linked to COVID-19 were reported ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Rally On Cheaper Yen, Robust Wall Street
Tokyo stocks rallied Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street while a cheap yen gave support to exporters. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed up 1.04 percent, or 290.34 points, at 28,234.29, while ... ( read original story ...)