A former executive of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee has refused to testify in a trial of a former executive of a major Japanese advertising agency accused of giving bribes. ( read original story ...)
Japan Can Keep Importing Russian Oil Above Price Cap Through June 2024, U.S. Says
Japan said it has won authorization from the U.S. to continue importing Russian crude oil at a price above the $60-a-barrel cap observed by other U.S. allies. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fukushima cools on solar energy, pushing project providers to ‘give up’ to preserve environment
Fukushima city is starting to resist mega-solar energy projects as concerns grow about their impact on residents and the environment.
Japan’s FM Hints at Intervention as USD/JPY Breaks 149
The USD/JPY pair crossed the 149 mark on Tuesday, marking the yen’s worst level against the greenback since October 2022. The yen’s slide came on the same day when Japan’s finance minister issued his second warning to forex investors in just several hours.
Japan Coalition Party Leader Seeks to Visit China By Year-End
The leader of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s coalition partner party is seeking to arrange a visit to China this year, after canceling a trip last month as friction rose with his country’s ... ( read original story ...)
N. Korea slams Japan over water discharge from Fukushima plant
Kim Song, North Korea's ambassador to the world body, said in his address that Japan discharged the water in defiance of strong protests and criticism from the international community, "causing ... ( read original story ...)
China’s blueprint to dodging the Japan pitfall
China faces a crossroads in its modern economic history. Amid the turmoil and turbulent growth, it is at the cusp of potentially falling into the same trap that ensnared Japan decades ago. However, as ...
Klaviyo valued at $9.2 billion after pricing IPO above range
Marketing automation company Klaviyo secured a valuation of $9.2 billion in its initial public offering (IPO) on Tuesday, after pricing the share sale above its indicated range, according to ...
Japan’s MUFG Bank, two others lead $290 mln Sierra Space fundraising
MUFG Bank is among three Japanese firms leading a $290-million fundraising round for U.S. spaceship company Sierra Space, spearheading a commercial "spaceport" project in the southwestern region of ...
‘K-Arena Yokohama,’ one of the world’s largest live music venues, to open Sept. 29
Arena Yokohama," one of the world's largest facilities dedicated to live music with a capacity of some 20,000 people, will open in the ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka property investment volume soars by 52% in H1
The hotel sector accounted for 37% of the investments. According to data from JLL, direct commercial real estate investment volume in Greater Osaka increased to JPY 297 billion in the first half of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Trivia: ‘Kappa’ badges a happy memory of Tokyo Citizens’ Day on Oct. 1
As Japan's travel industry recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and tourists flood back into the country, the Mainichi Shimbun has turned the spotli･･･ ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lender BlockFi Cleared to Repay Customers Through Liquidation Plan
Failed crypto lender BlockFi Inc. won bankruptcy court approval on its plan for shutting down its business, a milestone that could result in customers getting back a portion of what they’re owed by ...
The crypto industry is not dead yet. BlackRock is about to revive it, says Bernstein
If you think crypto is dead, think again, says Bernstein's digital assets analyst. The price of bitcoin has fallen 5.8% over the past six months, according to CoinMetrics, and the flagship crypto has ...
U.S. sanctions crypto wallet over links to Mexican cartel fentanyl trade
The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on an Ethereum wallet with alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel and drug trafficking.
Yokohama OHT hires Lawrence Harmon to build OE sales
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires has hired former Carlstar Group executive Lawrence Harmon to be president of global OE business and growth segments. ( read original story ...)