Japan's Nikkei index extended its climb to scale a near 33-year high on Tuesday, with trading houses and Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing leading the gains on technical support for heavyweight shares ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor apologizes for failing to halt offensive words
NAGOYA--Mayor Takashi Kawamura apologized for the city’s failure to prevent discriminatory remarks from being uttered toward a physically disabled man during a public forum held to discuss plans to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wages rise after labour talks but weak consumption drags on economy
Japan's salary data is keenly watched by markets because policymakers ... Macro Matterscategory Mexico unveils tax break plan for southern business corridor 1:31 AM UTC. Updated undefined ago ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka immigration doctor may have worked after drinking – Kin of late Lankan detainee decry
The bereaved kin of a Sri Lankan woman who died while detained in a Nagoya immigration facility in 2021 despite her pleas for medical treatment have expressed their dismay over recent news that a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Aims for Women to Make Up 30% of Directors at Top Firms
Japan will aim to have women make up at least 30% of directors at major firms by 2030, according to a draft plan issued by the Gender Equality Bureau that said more diversity can contribute to ... ( read original story ...)
‘$100 Ramen’ and Michelin Stars—Food Is at the Center of Japan’s Tourism Resurgence
Tokyo, the nation’s capital, currently claims 263 Michelin stars, more than any other city globally. But as visitors in Japan can attest, booking tables and interpreting restaurant menus––which tend ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service activity expands at record pace in May
Japan's service sector activity expanded at a record pace in May, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, thanks to a recovery in overseas demand and a surge of foreign tourists as pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Elitewheels Attends Cycle Mode Tokyo as It’s Business Grows in Japan
This April, the carbon bicycle wheel brand Elitewheels attended Cycle Mode Tokyo, the largest bicycle exhibition in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan April wages rise after spring labour talks
Japan's wages rose in April as major companies lifted pay at the fastest pace in three decades following increased worker demands for salaries to keep up with inflation, government data showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen is weakening again, prompting talk of another intervention worth billions of dollars
Last year, Japan’s Finance Ministry intervened to prop up the yen on three separate days: Sept. 22, Oct. 21 and Oct. 24 — as the currency notched 150 against the greenback, weakening to levels not ... ( read original story ...)
Vivek Ramaswamy calls to disrupt China-Russia alliance, says it would be like splitting Germany and Japan
Vivek Ramaswamy called for a potential 'decoupling' of U.S. and China on a business level, as well as a new approach to Russia. ( read original story ...)
Japan Real Pay Falls for 13th Month in Challenge for Kishida
Japanese workers’ real wages continued to fall in April, even after reflecting some of the gains from a solid win in annual pay negotiations, creating a headache for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as he ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto World Sends a Loud Message to the Government
The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit on June 5 against Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it, among other things, of having mixed customer funds.
Genesis Judge Rejects FTX Demand to Join Crypto Bankruptcy Talks
FTX Trading Ltd. cannot join confidential mediation sessions between bankrupt crypto lender Genesis Global Holdco and its parent company Digital Currency Group, a judge ruled Monday.
SEC sues Binance and founder CZ, and JPMorgan turns to blockchain in India: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.
Japan crypto exchanges hit with tougher money laundering curbs
New Japanese cryptocurrency rules that require the sharing of customer information between exchange operators have taken effect in an effort to crack down on money laundering. The self-regulatory ...