Japan's conservative coalition government was projected to increase its majority in the upper house of parliament in an election on Sunday, two days after the assassination of dominant politician and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s rich seeking steady returns shop for Japanese real estate
International property agents say sales increased this year as the yen fell to multi-decade lows against the Hong Kong dollar. ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders welcome ruling bloc’s election success
Business leaders in Japan welcomed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling coalition securing an increased upper house majority on Sunday, while expressing hope the premier will swiftly deal with issues ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party heads to victory in wake of Abe’s death
Japan’s governing party and its coalition partner have scored a major victory in a parliamentary election, possibly propelled by sympathy votes in the wake of the assassination of former Prime Ministe ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto plunge is cautionary tale for public pension funds
When the Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund bought $25 million in cryptocurrencies , with the fund's chief investment officer touting their potential, retired fire Capt. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Is Trying Out Traditional Finance’s Failures in Hyperspeed, but It’s Going to Be Fine
The last time I wrote about a stablecoin, it failed spectacularly. So when a colleague of mine suggested I write about MakerDAO’s proposal to ... ( read original story ...)
Asahi, Takeya, Renho, Yamazoe certain to win in Tokyo
The NHK decision desk is projecting that the Liberal Democratic Party's Asahi Kentaro, Komeito's Takeya Toshiko, Renho of the Constitutional Democratic Party and Yamazoe Taku of the Japanese Communist ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Death of ‘Abenomics’ Father May Give Japan Scope to Curb Stimulus
"In the long run, however, the Bank of Japan must consider some form of tweak to its monetary policy given problems such as the weak yen," he said. "That will mean former or incumbent BOJ executives ... ( read original story ...)
Polls open in Japan as nation reels from Shinzo Abe assassination
Elections for the Upper House in the Japanese parliament got underway Sunday as the nations was still reeling two days after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. ( read original story ...)
Japan Votes in Key Election in Shadow of Abe Assassination
Japanese have voted in the shadow of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that brought heightened security as party leaders avoided mingling with crowds and delivered messages of ... ( read original story ...)
Blinken to travel to Japan to pay respects following Abe assassination
Blinken was already traveling in Southeast Asia for meetings with leaders of the Group of Seven and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. He will return to Washington after the stop in Japan, which ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe’s assassination was ‘shock to the system’ of Japan: Ambassador Rahm Emanuel
Shinzo Abe's assassination was a "shock to the system and a shock to the culture" of Japan, U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel said Sunday on "This Week" ... ( read original story ...)
Asahi, Takeya, Yamazoe projected to win in Tokyo
The NHK decision desk is projecting that the Liberal Democratic Party's Asahi Kentaro, Komeito's Takeya Toshiko and Yamazoe Taku of the Japanese Communist Party will retain their seats in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Could Wimbledon champ Rybakina join Swiatek, Osaka at top?
With Serena Williams nearing the end of her career and Ash Barty newly in retirement, Elena Rybakina served her way right into the Wimbledon void. With some consistency at the biggest tournaments, ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan Votes, Abe’s Party Hopes His Legacy Is on the Ballot
Many of Shinzo Abe’s goals are central to the Liberal Democrats’ platform, and party members hoped the slain ex-leader’s memory would inspire sympathy votes on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Reaction: Japan ruling coalition likely to keep majority in upper house
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was set to increase its majority in the upper house with its junior coalition partner in Sunday's election, public broadcaster ... ( read original story ...)