Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Precision Instruments, Shipbuilding and Banking sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.41% to hit a ...
Serious Tokyo earthquake could be $130-150bn industry loss: Swiss Re
The global insurance and reinsurance industry could face in the region of $130 billion to as much as $150 billion of losses if a really severe earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens of black luxury cars drive in… Why the top leaders of the Yamaguchigumi VI and Inagawa-kai have all “entered Yokohama
In a quiet residential area in Yokohama, investigators from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and Kanagawa Prefectural Police appeared. Appearing amidst the vigilance were the top leaders of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is preparing for a future earthquake. Has it learned from the last deadly one 100 years ago?
Japan's capital Tokyo looks nothing like it did 100 years ago when the Great Kanto Earthquake left the city in ruins. The 7.9-magnitude quake killed 105,000 people with the city, once largely made up ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks centennial of devastating Great Kanto Quake with nationwide disaster drills
Japan's prime minister takes part in a televised earthquake disaster drill on the 100th anniversary of a temblor that devastated the Tokyo region. ( read original story ...)
Gary Gensler’s Crypto Approach Likely Won’t Be Slowed By The Courts
Gary Gensler has had high-profile defeats in court lately, but it will not lead to a change from his regulation-by-enforcement strategy.
How AI is making it easier for crypto firms to locate gig workers
Today, AI is accelerating the push toward gig work by making it easier for crypto firms to locate workers, according to Tyler Ashby, president of Agents Only, a "Gig 2.0" customer service platform. We ...
Kashiwa Reysol vs Yokohama F.Marinos Prediction: Guests Have A Standing Record Of Victory Against The Hosts
Kashiwa Reysol is set to host Yokohama F.Marinos in a thrilling Matchday 26 encounter at the Kashiwa Hitachi Stadium. Yokohama F.Marinos, who are currently leading the league, emerged victorious in ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Magokoro Fund donates ¥1 million to Hawaii relief efforts
Yokohama Rubber’s Yokohama Magokoro Fund is getting involved in relief efforts after the wildfires in Hawaii, USA. Specifically, the employee-backed Yokohama Magokoro Fund will donate a combined ¥1 ... ( read original story ...)
Stone Brewing’s Richmond branch to double in size, double workforce for Sapporo production
Once fully operational, the Richmond side will make about 40% of the company’s total domestic output. The California operations will produce only Sapporo Premium and Sapporo light in its flagship ... ( read original story ...)
China’s BYD adds second model to Japan EV line-up
China's BYD on Friday said it will start selling its second electric vehicle model in Japan this month, as it seeks to secure a foothold in a market that has given rise to some of the world's ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Yokohama FC Prediction: The Home Side Are Tipped For Victory
Matchday 26 sees Nagoya Grampus hosting Yokohama FC in the Toyota Stadium as they resume their domestic league rivalry. While Yokohama FC won their last game, Nagoya are determined to turn their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares close higher ahead of US data
TOKYO: Tokyo shares closed higher for a fifth straight day on Friday, while investors awaited key US jobs data. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economic output runs above capacity for first time in nearly 4 years
Japan's economic output ran above full capacity in April-June for the first time in nearly four years, a government estimate showed, suggesting that conditions for ending its ultra-low interest rates ... ( read original story ...)
Q&A With Silicon Valley Prosecutor Taking Aim at Crypto ‘Pig-Butchering’ Scams
Erin West, a Santa Clara deputy district attorney, is known in crypto law-enforcement circles for raising awareness on the scams and helping victims get their money back.
Fortress to sell Sogo & Seibu assets to Japan retailer for $2bn
TOKYO -- U.S.-based Fortress Investment Group will sell assets from Sogo & Seibu for nearly 300 billion yen ($2.06 billion) after acquiring the Japanese department store operator, Nikkei has learned, ...