Tokyo stocks extended their losses Thursday morning amid fears of prolonged U.S. monetary tightening, while the 10-year Japanese government yield hit its highest level in over nine years. The yield on ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets set to fall as Wall Street sees selloff after U.S. credit downgrade
Asia-Pacific markets are set to extend losses Thursday tracking Wall Street’s selloff after ratings agency Fitch downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+. In Asia, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese rubber futures slump deepens on weak factory activity, strong yen
The rubber contract on the Shanghai futures exchange for September delivery fell 50 yuan to finish at 12,210 yuan ($1,700.11) per metric ton. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei average closed 2.30% lower. The ...
Japan’s service activity growth softens in July – PMI
Japan's service sector activity expanded at a slightly slower pace in July as new business growth eased and cost pressures remained high, but the overall performance of the sector stayed solid amid the fading impact of COVID-19, ( read original story ...)
Warner Bros. is sorry for supporting ‘insensitive’ ‘Barbenheimer’ memes as #NoBarbenheimer trends in Japan
Warner Bros. apologizes for promoting 'insensitive' 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' memes after sparking backlash in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Residents Brace for Stormy Days as Powerful Typhoon Lashes South Japan
Residents in Okinawa, Japan, were warned to be on high alert for “storms, high tides, and landslides” for three days, as Typhoon Khanun lashed the country’s southernmost islands on August 2.Japan’s weather service said the storm was packing maximum sustained wind speeds of over 100 mph, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 1st ‘blackout insurance’ launched to cover fridge food, other damage
In a Japan first, a personal insurance policy to cover expenses incurred by power outages has been released by Kansai Electric Power Co. (KEP・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka firm wins inaugural Mini 4WD race as 35 Japan manufacturers show off tech
A metalworking company in the city of Osaka has won the inaugural Mini 4WD car racing tournament in which 35 manufacturing busi ... ( read original story ...)
Stan Lee fans pay tribute at Tokyo Comic Con
It’s one of the world’s biggest comic book conventions. The third annual Tokyo Comic Con kicked off—just weeks since the death of comic book superhero legend Stan Lee. Reuters correspondent Mayu ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Reenters Japanese Market with 34 Tokens
Despite regulatory headwinds elsewhere, Binance has launched Binance Japan with 34 tokens including its native token, BNB.
Kenya suspends Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning crypto project
Kenya is pumping the brakes on Worldcoin — the eyeball-scanning crypto project launched by OpenAI founder Sam Altman. The Kenyan government has ordered Worldcoin to stop collecting data in the country while it reviews the project for potential privacy and security risks, as reported earlier by Reuters.
Blockchain Innovation: Exploring Entrepreneurship in Crypto Space
I n a recent discussion with Roundtable anchor, Rob Nelson and Jillian Godsil, Founder of Blockleaders, a conversation was sparked on the nature of entrepreneurship within the blockchain and crypto space. This dialogue raised intriguing points on the differences, impact, and potential that entrepreneurs in this sector are bringing to the forefront.
Japan, Ukraine launch financial dialogue
The two sides confirmed that Japan will further enhance economic cooperation with Ukraine amid Russia's invasion of the country. The talks took place in Kyiv on Wednesday. The Japanese delegation was ...
Nagoya Grampus vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: Sanga Tosu Woes Continue In This Game As Hosts Eye Top Spot
Matchday 22 goes underway as SanFrecce Hiroshima faces Shonan Bellmare for a chance to win three flattering league points. Recent data from five direct H2H clashes show two (2) stalemates between the ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Lists 34 Cryptocurrencies in Japan as it Re-Enters the Country
Bitcoin, Ether, Cardano, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu are among the 34 cryptocurrencies that have been listed by Binance in Japan for now.
Crypto Now Braced For $6 Trillion Gold Earthquake in 2024 After XRP-Led Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Boom
The chief executive of hedge fund Morgan Creek Capital Management, Mark Yusko, has predicted the bitcoin price could soar to $300,000 by