Five people have been killed and 12 others taken to the hospital after a truck collided with a bus in Hokkaido in northern Japan. (June 19) ( read original story ...)
Japan’s First Abortion Pill Is Here — and Elusive
Hi, it’s Kanoko in Tokyo, where getting your hands on Japan’s first abortion pill has proved tough. But before we get to ( read original story ...)
Asia markets mostly fall as Japan hovers near 33-year highs
Asia-Pacific markets are set to trade higher on Monday, with Japan’s markets set to continue reaching 33-year highs. ( read original story ...)
Why surging Tokyo flat prices are unlikely to herald a new Japan asset price bubble
"Borrowers are effectively holding the BOJ hostage," said Zoe Ward, founder and chief executive of Japan Property Central in Tokyo. What is clear is that low rates, coupled with a long period of ... ( read original story ...)
Centara to debut in Japan with Centara Grand Osaka, first-look images revealed
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hospitality operator, announces the opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, its newest property and Centara’s first-ever foray into the Japanese market, on ... ( read original story ...)
Executive Raises Alarm On Apple, Google, Other Tech Giants Potentially Betraying Crypto Holders
The crypto executive issued the warning over the weekend, suggesting that in case of an economic collapse, operating system access of top tech companies could work against crypto holders.
Crypto Market Regulatory Uncertainty Overshadows Blockchain Development: Bank of America
The bank said it expects blockchain infrastructure and tokenization to transform financial and non-financing infrastructure and markets over the next five to 10 years.
Berkshire Hathaway adds to Japan trading company holdings
Dealscategory Dubai's Amanat says considering IPO of healthcare platform Dubai-listed Amanat Holdings ... Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said it added to stakes in Japan's ...
Warren Buffett pours more money into Japan’s stock market
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has added to its holdings in Japan’s five biggest trading houses, likely underpinning strong momentum propelling the nation’s stock market to ...
Exclusive – Japan Regulator Sounded Out Top Domestic Banks About China Risks, Sources Say
The Financial Services Agency's (FSA) request, which has not been previously reported, is to ensure Japan's megabanks are thinking about the risks and are prepared to respond if the geopolitical ... ( read original story ...)
Wages are finally rising in Japan, as inflation eats away at consumer gains
Wages are rising in Japan more than they have in decades, at least for some workers. But so are prices, leaving many people feeling they must scrimp more than ever. In May, the consumer price index ... ( read original story ...)
Harley-Davidson Targets Japanese Market With Electric Bikes, Eyeing 2024 Launch Under LiveWire Brand
In 2020, Japan was Harley-Davidson's second-largest market after the United States, with its Japanese business seeing significant growth as more people opted for motorcycles instead of public ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Community Donates $1M to Sleuth ZachXBT After Defamation Lawsuit
Backers include the likes of prominent crypto businesses and personalities such as Binance, CertiK and Justin Sun, among others.
Nikkei closes 1% lower as chipmakers slump
Japan's Nikkei share average ended 1% lower on Monday as investors sold chip-related stocks, while foreign investors kept on the sidelines with U.S. markets being closed for the Juneteenth holiday.
Sweden’s 2030 Winter Olympics bid a setback for Sapporo
Sapporo’s already troubled bid for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games suffered a fresh setback after the Swedish Olympic Committee announced last week that it wants to serve as host, and ... ( read original story ...)
China women’s volleyball team should be more clinical, says coach Cai
China women volleyball head coach Cai Bin told Xinhua on Monday that his team need to be more clinical after China concluded the ... ( read original story ...)