Japanese shares ended lower on Friday, as a stronger yen raised concerns about denting domestic companies' earnings, while investors continued to remain concerned about a wider banking crisis.
Asia markets mixed as investors weigh Yellen’s remarks on banks; Japan core inflation slows
Asia-Pacific markets point to a negative open Friday, as investors weigh remarks from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who said federal emergency actions to back up failed regional banks could be ...
Health ministry reports 893 new COVID cases in Tokyo on Friday
Japan's health ministry reported 893 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Friday. The figure is up 262 from a week earlier. ( read original story ...)
Smoking away your pay check: Japanese workers disciplined for puffing on the job
The employees were apparently warned about taking too many smoke breaks during business hours, but they did not heed their supervisor’s warning. Find out how they got caught. ( read original story ...)
Slowing Japan inflation supports the Yen
Japan's headline inflation rate slowed from 4.3% to 3.3% in ... near 3.3% as investors seek refuge following a spike in Deutsche Bank's credit default swaps. Bitcoin price shows a clear picture of its ...
A South Korean crypto boss was finally arrested after a six-month manhunt
The co-founder of Singapore-based crypto fintech firm Terraform Labs was detained in Montenegro yesterday (Mar. 23). Do Kwon was wanted by the South Korean police, the US Securities and Exchange ...
Annual ceremony for Tokyo bombing victims includes American POWs for first time
The names of 62 American prisoners of war killed in the bombing of Tokyo during World War II were read aloud for the first time, along with those of other bombing victims, at a memorial event earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake Of 4.6 Magnitude Rattles Izu Islands In Japan, No Casualties Reported
An earthquake that measured 4.6 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted Japan's Izu Islands on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. ( read original story ...)
Lawyers urge Osaka school not to forcibly cut students’ hair
OSAKA--A group of lawyers is calling on a local private high school for boys to stop forcibly cutting the students’ hair on inspection day, arguing that it violates their human rights. Although the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto firm Tether says it has around $1.6 billion in excess reserves to back its USDT stablecoin
Cryptocurrency firm Tether estimates it will make $700 million profit in the March quarter, taking its total excess reserves to over $1 billion, the company's technology chief told CNBC, revealing the ...
Tokyo gets 1st official ‘summer day’ this year: Japan weather agency
TOKYO -- For the first time in 10 years, Japan's capital hit 25 degrees Celsius on a day in March, reaching the temperature threshold to be an official "summer day" at around 11:30 a.m. on March 24. ( read original story ...)
Oasys and SBI VC Trade Partner to Introduce Innovative Wallet Solution for Blockchain Gaming in Japan
SINGAPORE / TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 24 March 2023 - Oasys, the gaming-optimised blockchain, today announces its new partnership with SBI VC Trade, the crypto solutions arm of Japan’s SBI Group ...
Asia markets lower as investors digest Yellen’s remarks on banks; Japan core inflation slows
Japan -0.12%. Japan preliminary March 2023 Manufacturing PMI ... On Wednesday, stocks dropped after the U.S. central bank announced a quarter-point interest rate hike. Meanwhile, commentary from Fed ...
Asian shares fall on banking turmoil, recession worries
Regional banks shares in Asia were modestly lower Friday, with HSBC Holdings plc losing 2.7% in Hong Kong while mid-sized Japanese bank Resona Holdings declined 3%. Shares in Japanese energy and ...
(LEAD) S. Korea’s improved ties with Japan to boost exports, consumption: finance minister
(ATTN: ADDS finance chief's comments on economy in last 4 paras) By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Japan's latest efforts to restore bilateral ties will give a ...
The $7 billion business of forecasting Japan’s cherry blossoms
As millions seek out prime locations to catch a glimpse of Japan’s famed cherry blossoms, or sakura, their enjoyment hinges on one of the most unusual forecasts in the world. ( read original story ...)