Tokyo's transport ministry will raise the base fare for standard-sized taxis from ¥420 to ¥500. That's nearly a 20 percent increase. As reported by Jiji Press and Nikkei, distance-based fares will ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Prices Fall Most in Two Weeks Amid FTT and Macro Risks
Bitcoin and Ether dropped to their lowest in two weeks on Tuesday, following a renewed slump in cryptocurrency exchange FTX’s token and amid broader caution ahead of US midterm elections and inflation ...
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends at 2-month high, tech shares gain
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed at a near two-month high on Tuesday as semiconductor and other technology issues followed their U.S. peers higher overnight. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ...
Japan’s Nikkei hits near eight-week high on tech boost
Japan's Nikkei share average hit a near eight-week high on Tuesday (Nov 8), as investors scooped up chips and other technology stocks, with overnight Wall Street gains aiding sentiment.The Nikkei had ...
Japan’s Finance Ministry: Cabinet approves 2nd extra budget worth 29.1 trln Japanese Yen
The additional budget is worth 29.1 trillion Japanese Yen (JPY), the MOF reports. Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said that they “will quickly prepare to present an extra budget with ...
Tokyo taxi fares to rise from November 14
Rising fuel costs and fewer passengers due to Covid-19 means Tokyo taxi fares will increase for the first time in 15 years ... ( read original story ...)
8 best restaurant food halls in Tokyo
Go restaurant-hopping at these Tokyo food halls, with everything from casual eateries to outposts of Michelin-starred restaurants ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says repayment of TEPCO Fukushima cleanup delayed
Repayment of the more than 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) government funding for cleanup and compensation for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster has been delayed, the Japanese government says ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cabinet approves 2nd extra budget worth 29.1 trln yen – MOF
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet approved a second supplementary budget on Tuesday for this fiscal year to fund an economic stimulus package, backed by extra new debt, the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Investors hopeful on midterm results, earnings, Japan warning and more: Tuesday’s 5 things to know
Investors will be watching Tuesday's midterm election results to see how it will impact the stock market. Third-quarter earnings reports also continue with Disney, News Corp. and more. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong takes on Singapore for Asia’s crypto crown
Hong Kong has kicked off a contest to become Asia’s crypto capital as investors and executives warn rival Singapore may be squandering its head start with its pivot to stricter regulation. The sudden ...
Crypto Trading Firm Cumberland Sees ‘Budding Uptrend’ for Market
There’s a “budding uptrend” taking shape in the cryptocurrency market as the macroeconomic backdrop improves, the dollar weakens and more digital-asset adoption gets underway.
ANALYSIS: Langerak’s staggering omission is Arnie’s way of showing us he’s in charge
Graham Arnold’s bombshell decision to omit in-form Nagoya Grampus goalkeeper Mitch Langerak from his 26-man Socceroos squad is a firm reminder that it’s ... ( read original story ...)
ESR breaks ground on 19.2MW data centre in Osaka
Hong Kong-listed real estate investment manager ESR Group has begun construction of a 19.2-megawatt data centre in Osaka, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Art collective teamLab brings immersive nighttime art experience to Botanical Garden in Osaka
Lab Botanical Garden Osaka is a botanical garden by day, and an art space by night, created by the Tokyo-based art collective teamLab, known for their record-breaking museum teamLab Borderless. ( read original story ...)
Using Tokyo’s Tadaima Plus campaign is cheaper than calling a late-night taxi
Don’t worry about missing the last train until the campaign ends. As part of a national travel support campaign, Tokyo has a special promotion they’re calling Tokyo Tadaima Plus (with “tadaima” ... ( read original story ...)