The Japanese government plans to extend utility and gasoline subsidies through April as part of its latest set of economic support measures, in an attempt to keep a lid on prices for longer as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida seeks to revive his support levels. ( read original story ...)
Business and human rights in Japan: Rights holders’ perspectives
Emi Sugawara, examines business and human rights issues in Japan with a focus on the priority issues from rights holders’ perspectives. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Economic Security Plan Is A Bold Leap into the Future
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has meticulously drafted an action plan to fortify its economic security. However, the plan has sparked a wave of anticipation and concern in equal measure among the business community. ( read original story ...)
KKR’s Chip Play Will Win Big in Japan
The private-equity giant has scored a win in Japan and with a chip price rebound probably around the corner, their timing looks impeccable. Investors should consider going along for the ride. ( read original story ...)
Former top crypto regulator moves to $7.5 billion startup Fireblocks as director of digital identity
Peter Marton was previously the deputy superintendent of virtual currency at the New York Department of Financial Services.
Bitcoin’s Rising, and It’s Bringing These Crypto Stocks Along for the Ride
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Best crypto to buy as the fear and greed index turns green
Cryptocurrencies have entered a major bull run that could extend for a while. Bitcoin has already retested the crucial resistance at $35,000 while the total market cap of all coins has soared to over $1.
Crypto’s dream speaker
Emmer told our Declan Harty last month that “the majority of the bad guys today are in cash” and that crypto represents “the next iteration of the Internet.”
Crypto’s role in terrorist financing
Cryptocurrency's role in terrorist financing and funding militant groups has come under renewed scrutiny following a deadly attack in Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Family members of specified missing persons hold rally in Tokyo
NTV News 24 is a service of Nippon Television, Japan's leading broadcasting network. This page provides a selection of today's stories in English. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami alert for Japan lifted after huge magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off coast
Families in Japan have been told to brace themselves after a huge 6.6 magnitude earthquake prompted a tsunami warning. The quake reportedly hit the coast just off the Izu Islands at around 11am local ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Yokohama in Japan opens this month
Hilton Yokohama, located in Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama, Japan, officially opened its doors to guests on Tuesday, according to a press statement issued on the same day. The hotel, operated by Hilton, is ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka 2025, an Ideal City that looks to the future for Italy
A pavilion that tells the story of Italy's past splendour, its art and artisan skills, but also the story of a country that wants to focus strongly on the future, on innovation and sustainability, promoting Italian companies and products and taking Italy closer to Japan and the whole of Asia in the process - that ...
Forget Tesla – this $13,000 tiny car is Japan’s best-selling EV
The Sakura — a $13,000 minicar developed jointly by Nissan and Mitsubishi — is the best-selling electric car in Japan this year, per Bloomberg. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Surges to $35,000 Amid Anticipation of Exchange-Traded Crypto Funds
As Bitcoin's pulse quickens, another economic indicator is slowing down. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in Japan slips to 49.9 points in October, dipping below the baseline of 50 that separates ...
Asia markets reverse losses as key data comes out from Japan, Australia and South Korea
Australia and Japan's business activity contracted in October, while South Korea's October producer price index rose at a faster rate in September ...