"The H3 rocket is Japan's new flagship rocket," JAXA wrote in a description of the vehicle (opens in new tab). "It is being developed as a successor to the H-IIA rocket currently ... ( read original story ...)
Dentsu barred from bidding for Tokyo, Osaka government contracts
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Osaka Prefecture have suspended ad giant Dentsu and event management company Cerespo from bidding for any government contracts for a year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s surprise pick risks unleashing global chaos if he gets it wrong
The BoJ’s policies were designed to avert deflation after Japan’s property and debt bubble burst in the 1990s but, until very recently, it presided over an economy that stagnated. It is only in this ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Nowhere To Be Seen On Super Bowl Night
Cryptocurrency companies did not make an appearance in this year's Super Bowl ads unlike the previous year where they dominated multi-million dollar ads. The crypto industry fell into a slump after facing a myriad of problems.
Crypto’s Banking Problem: Industry Needs Access but US Regulators Keep Digital Assets at Bay
Crypto can’t become what many of its proponents want it to be without banks, but U.S. regulators are circling the wagons around the banking system they oversee. That barrier is only getting wider as the Federal Reserve and other agencies turn away crypto firms trying to link with the traditional financial system.
Gary Gensler’s Crypto Crusade Gets A Major Assist From The NYDFS
New York’s financial regulator suddenly shuttered a $16 billion digital dollar that is reportedly on the SEC’s radar. It may have also helped them solve their own problem with the token.
Japan stocks track Wall Street higher ahead of crucial U.S. CPI
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, following Wall Street's lead as investors positioned ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data later in the day that could dictate the direction for Federal ...
Asia markets mixed ahead of U.S. inflation report; Japan to nominate new central bank head
The Nikkei 225 rose 0.6% and the Topix climbed 0.67%, and the Japanese yen stood at 132.33 against the U.S. dollar ahead of the Japanese government's expected nomination of its next Bank of Japan ...
A Surprise Pick to Lead the Bank of Japan Faces a Wrenching Choice
Kazuo Ueda is set to replace the longtime governor who helped put the country on an unorthodox monetary path. Will he change course?
Japan manages growth in final quarter as tourism returns
The Japanese economy grew at an annual pace of 0.6% in October-December, managing to eke out growth after a quarter of slowdown ... ( read original story ...)
Japan names academic Ueda as next central bank governor
Japan's government named academic Kazuo Ueda as its pick to become next central bank governor, a surprise choice that could heighten the chance of an end to its unpopular yield control policy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s weak Q4 GDP rebound poses challenge for BOJ’s exit path
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's economy averted recession but rebounded much less than expected in the fourth quarter as business investment slumped, a sign of the challenge the central bank faces in phasing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy averts recession, but rebounds much less than expected in fourth quarter
Japan's economy averted recession but rebounded much less than expected in October-December as business investment slumped, a sign of the challenge the central bank faces in phasing out its massive ... ( read original story ...)
Packed With Tourists, Japan Returns to Economic Growth
Anyone can read what you share. By Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Tokyo After more than two years under some of the world’s tightest border controls, Japan is once again open for business. ( read original story ...)
Japan GDP rebounds less than expected in fourth quarter
Japan's economy expanded just 0.2 percent in the last quarter of 2022, a smaller rebound than expected despite the long-awaited reopening of the country ... ( read original story ...)
Japan averts recession but Q4 GDP rebound much weaker than expected
Japan's economy averted recession but rebounded much less than expected in October-December as business investment slumped, a sign of the challenge the central bank faces in phasing out its massive ... ( read original story ...)