Investors in Japan’s bond market are bracing for turbulence that has the potential to test the Bank of Japan’s yield target in the lead up to next weeks policy decision.
Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo gets US FDA nod for blood cancer treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Japan-based Daiichi Sankyo Co's treatment for newly diagnosed patients with an aggressive type of blood cancer, the company said on Thursday, ... ( read original story ...)
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BOJ Won’t Tweak Yield Control Next Week, Former Finance Official Says
The Bank of Japan is unlikely to make changes to its yield curve control program at next week’s policy meeting, judging from Governor Kazuo Ueda’s recent dovish tone, according to a former top ...
Naomi Osaka back to training just 15 days after giving birth to daughter
The former world No. 1 has made it clear that next year's Australian Open is her comeback target, and she's already training again after "a cool little intermission." ... ( read original story ...)
The New Business Traveler: Mister Green’s Ariel Stark-Benz Will Never Tire of Tokyo Work Trips
His most recent trip hit differently, though. In April 2023, Stark-Benz headed to Tokyo to open a new Mister Green Life Store in partnership with the eyewear brand, AKILA. Here, he shares with Condé ... ( read original story ...)
Your car fleet is none of your business, but it is for this Japanese-led firm
For many small entrepreneurs, owning a vehicle is a necessity—for procurement, delivery and on the side, even household errands. But for some large companies in need of hundreds of cars for ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin gains popularity in Japan as Yen’s volatility escalates
The volatility has traders on Japan-focused digital asset exchanges turning to bitcoin (BTC), the world’s most valuable crypto by market cap, which is widely regarded as a hedge against conventional ...
JAPAN BOOKS TRADE DEFICIT OF U$49.9 BLN IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2023
Japan logged a trade deficit of 6.96 trillion yen (US$49.9 billion) in the first half of the year, the government said in a report on Thursday, reported Xinhua. The deficit narrowed by 12.9 per cent ...
Japan’s Surprise Trade Surplus Comes With Caveats for Growth
Japan’s balance of trade unexpectedly swung to its first surplus since July 2021, an outcome that should help ease pressure on the economy’s recovery, though risks remain for the growth outlook.
Workers at San Francisco’s Anchor Brewing are trying to buy the brewery as it faces liquidation under Sapporo ownership
In a letter on Wednesday, about 40 workers made an offer to the current owners Sapporo USA, reporter Dave Infante wrote in Vinepair. Sapporo acquired the brand in 2017 for a reported $85 million. But ... ( read original story ...)
NBCU Uses Tokyo Olympics, BravoCon to Navigate Weak TV Upfront (EXCLUSIVE)
In a tough moment for the economics of TV, NBCUniversal went to market with a greater emphasis on big tentpole events and a little less on individual TV shows and specific networks. The ... ( read original story ...)
One Hot July Week Could Transform The Future Of U.S. Crypto Regulation
Over the course of one hot July week we saw all three branches engage in significant ways that could have a lasting impact on the future of crypto regulation.
‘A Big Deal’—Ethereum Cofounder Teases New Upgrade That Be A ‘100x’ Game-Changer After XRP-Led Bitcoin And Crypto Price Boom
Now, after one crypto veteran declared a rally imminent after the Fed's $15 trillion "manipulation" of the bond market, ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin has teased a new upgrade to the network that ...
Anchor Brewing Employees Want to Buy the Shuttered Brewery, Run It as a Co-Op
Investors, local fans and Anchor Brewing employees are all fighting to find a way to keep the iconic business open after its closure. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama star’s verdict on Reo Hatate; nods to Celtic’s global stature
Celtic have been winning friends in the early stages of the Japan Tour as Reo Hatate is lauded by Yokohama's, Kota Watanabe. ( read original story ...)