A video has been viewed millions of times after it circulated online in multiple Asian countries alongside a claim that it shows a lifelike human robot at Tokyo Game Show 2017. But the claim is false. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 12,413 COVID cases on Sept. 2
The Japanese capital reported 12,413 COVID-19 cases on Sept. 2 after recording 14,451 infections the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gov ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes down 0.04 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed down 0.04 percent at 27,650.84 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.31 percent at 1,929.49. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and ... ( read original story ...)
Thakral divests Hotel WBF Namba Motomachi in Osaka, Japan
Thakral Corporation Ltd has divested its investment in the Hotel WBF Namba Motomachi in Osaka, Japan for a consideration that is about 2% lower than its original acquisition cost and valuation of the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com Accidentally Gave Away $7.2 Million. It’s a Lesson for Every Leader
Cryptocurrency titan Crypto.com is waging a protracted legal battle against an Australian woman--and some of her relatives--over about $7.2 million that the company accidentally deposited in her ...
Nikkei set for worst week in three months as Fed stance rattles markets
Japan's Nikkei share average was headed for its worst week in nearly three months on Friday, as investor concerns over aggressive interest rate hikes prompted heavy selling worldwide, with a weaker ...
Japan’s Q2 GDP likely revised up on robust capex, outlook murky: Reuters poll
Japan's economy likely expanded more than initially estimated in April-June thanks to solid business spending, a Reuters poll showed, but growth prospects in the current quarter and beyond may not be ...
Ceremony held in Tokyo to commemorate Koreans massacred in wake of 1923 Japan quake
A memorial ceremony was held in Tokyo on Sept. 1 to commemorate the Korean victims who were massacred following baseless discriminatory rumor ... ( read original story ...)
Yen drops further in 140 zone vs dollar in Tokyo, weakest in 24 yrs
The yen weakened further in the lower 140 zone against the dollar on Friday in Tokyo, as it continues to fall into levels unseen over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q2 GDP likely revised up on robust capex, outlook murky: Report
TOKYO: Japan's economy likely expanded more than initially estimated in April-June thanks to solid business spending, a Reuters poll showed, but growth prospects in the current quarter and beyond may ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q2 GDP likely revised up on robust capex, outlook murky
Japan's economy likely expanded more than initially estimated in April-June thanks to solid business spending, a Reuters poll showed, but growth prospects in the current quarter and beyond may not be ... ( read original story ...)
On this day in history, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II ends as Japan formally surrenders to US, Allies
Japan formally surrendered to the U.S. and Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, ending a global conflict that killed up to 60 million people. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s hottest city to give out umbrellas to protect children from sun
After an increase in the number of days when the mercury rose to at least 35C, 9,000 yellow fibreglass umbrellas will be handed out to children in Kumagaya ... ( read original story ...)
A Criticism Of The Current Bitcoin As Money Narrative
Part 3 delves into the history of money, its relationship to state and society, inflation in the Global South, the progressive case for/against Bitcoin as money and alternative use-cases. I once heard ...
Recent yen moves somewhat volatile: Japan finance minister
Recent currency moves are somewhat volatile, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Friday after the yen further weakened to ...
Yen under pressure in 140 zone vs dollar in Tokyo, weakest in 24 yrs
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The yen remained under pressure Friday morning after weakening to levels unseen over a nearly quarter century in the 140 zone against the dollar as strong U.S. economic data ... ( read original story ...)