Coupang has begun expansion efforts, launching in Japan and Taiwan last summer, and it will take time to see how much traction it gets there. Going back to the Amazon playbook, Coupang is attaching ...
Japan Nikkei falls on US rate hike action
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average index fell 463.65 points, or 1.68%, to 27,199.74. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange dropped 25.06 ...
Why Tokyo’s “move forward” on LGBTQ rights is too slow for many
Recognizing same-sex partnerships is a "steppingstone," but one man says he and his partner still "worry immensely about the future." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to keep stake in Russian energy project in Sakhalin
Japan’s industry minister says that a Japanese consortium has decided to retain its stake in the new Russian operator of the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Airlines resumes services to Okinawa and Sapporo
Hong Kong Airlines has resumed its service to Okinawa and Sapporo following the relaxation of travel restrictions. ( read original story ...)
3 children reportedly hit by vehicle in suspected hit-and-run in Osaka Pref.
A vehicle reportedly ran into three elementary school students in the Osaka Prefecture city of Sakai on Nov. 4 in what police suspect may be ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Gloom Deepens on JPMorgan Team’s Venture Capital Warning
A retrenchment in venture capital funding for the digital-asset sector is the latest sign that a longer slump in crypto markets may lie ahead.
Crypto Regulators ‘Missing An Opportunity’ With Bitcoin Spot ETF
The digital assets firm is suing the Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC) after the regulator refused to allow the conversion of its $12 billion Bitcoin BTC Trust (GBTC) into a spot bitcoin ...
Coinbase blames sagging crypto volumes as revenue plummets
Coinbase suffered sharp declines in revenues and trading volumes in the third quarter, as the washout in bitcoin and other digital assets have reversed the fortunes of the once fast-growing ...
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends lower amid concerns over U.S. economic slowdown
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed sharply lower Friday as the U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish outlook triggered a selloff on concerns over a slowdown of the U.S. economy. The 225-issue Nikkei ...
‘When you fall, you just get back up’: DODEA student in Japan doubles as competitive figure skater
A 9-year-old girl from Naval Air Facility Atsugi has earned 15 medals in 15 competitions since she began skating at age 3. ( read original story ...)
3 second graders reportedly hit by vehicle in suspected hit-and-run in Osaka Pref.
A vehicle reportedly ran into three elementary school students in the Osaka Prefecture city of Sakai on Nov. 4 in what police suspect may be ... ( read original story ...)
This traditional night cruise has stunning Tokyo views and exquisite cuisine
Dine on meals and watch entertainment inspired by Japan's Edo period aboard this special Edomae Kisen night cruise ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Improved Tokyo-Seoul relations key to dealing with N. Korea’s provocation
North Korea keeps firing missiles in a bid to provoke Japan, the United States and South Korea. Pyongyang's actions heighten tensions in the region an ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 3,090 new cases
A total of 3,090 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Friday, dropping by 430 from a week before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said. The metropolitan government also reported two new fatalities ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower with eyes on US jobs data
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Friday, with investors disheartened by falls on Wall Street and focus shifting to key US jobs data due later in the day. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index dropped 1.68 ... ( read original story ...)