President Joe Biden once hoped his trip to Asia this week would strengthen American alliances, counter China’s influence and prove to Americans he’s got the stamina for another term in office. ( read original story ...)
Japan Strives Be ‘Number One Again’ In The World Through Web3 Innovation
"A lot of the Japanese companies, such as Toyota and Sony, would like to work in web3 ... " said Sota Watanabe, founder of Astar Network.
Japan’s Nikkei Hits 30000 for First Time Since 2021 as Foreign Buyers Flood In
A growing economy, rising tourism and a political system that allows for dissent—what's not to like? That seems to be the mood among foreign investors looking at Japan these days as stock averages ...
Compass Offices in INOGATE OSAKA
OSAKA, Japan, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Offices (Compass) welcomes the joint news release by West Japan Railway Company Osaka (JR West) and Osaka Terminal Building Co.,Ltd. on the ...
Japan visitors rise to nearly 2 mln in April after China eases travel curbs
Visitors to Japan rose to a post-pandemic high of almost 2 million in April, official data showed on Wednesday, benefiting from a relaxation of travel restrictions in China. ( read original story ...)
Japan embraces G7’s gas support but companies may face long-term problems
Japan's energy companies were quick to embrace the G7's support for natural gas investment in their statement last month but analysts caution that relying on the fossil fuel may open the companies up ... ( read original story ...)
He made US$950 million finding successors for Japan’s ageing business owners using AI
Shunsaku Sagami, 32, founded M&A Research Institute in 2018 to help the ageing owners of small and medium-sized businesses whose companies are forced to close when there’s no one available to take ... ( read original story ...)
Ripple’s XRP Bucks Crypto Gloom After Latest Court Twist Sparks 8% Jump
XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs Inc.’s blockchain ecosystem, jumped the most in about seven weeks after investors interpreted a court ruling as favorable for the crypto payments company.
Japan’s Nikkei closes above 30,000 for first time in 20 months
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average closed above the key psychological 30,000 level for the first time since September 2021 on Wednesday, buoyed by a weaker yen and momentum from a strong domestic earnings season.
Japan’s Nikkei hits 20-month high above 30,000 amid weak yen, earnings afterglow
Japan's Nikkei share average topped 30,000 for the first time since September 2021 on Wednesday, buoyed by a weaker yen and momentum from a strong domestic earnings season. The Nikkei entered the midday recess up 0.
Japan: stronger-than-expected GDP supports BoJ policy normalisation
We anticipate some yield curve control (YCC) policy adjustment at the upcoming June meeting, as we believe the macroeconomic conditions now support sustainable inflation above 2% Japan's real GDP grew ...
Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums
About 1,500 trees were cut down to build the $1.4 billion National Stadium for the Tokyo Olympics. Almost two years after the Games ended, the graceful stadium sits largely unused, has no major tenant ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Japan rises on GDP data; rest of region shaky
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained nearly 0.7% in early trading to 30,039.41. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.5% to 7,198.90, after a better-than-expected wage increase report. The wage price index rose 3.7% year on year. But that could mean an interest rate hike in coming months, according to some analysts. ( read original story ...)
The ‘Game May Be Over’—Legendary Billionaire Investor Issues Stark Fed Warning Amid Wild Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Price Swings
Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones has warned "the game" of buying bitcoin as an inflation hedge might be ...
Japan’s economy rebounds on healthy consumption as COVID restrictions ease, tourists arrive
Japan’s economy has grown at an annual pace of 1.6% in the quarter through March TOKYO -- Japan’s economy grew at an annual pace of 1.6% in the quarter through March as private demand rebounded after ...
‘Foreign investors are back’: Japan stocks surge to their highest since 1990
Societe Generale strategists added that their overweight position on Japanese equities remains unchanged. They expect the central bank to widen its yield curve control band to 100 basis points above ...