Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he is preparing to take bold economic measures, including an income tax cut for households hit by inflation and tax breaks for companies to promote investment ( read original story ...)
Middle East Tensions Drag Japan’s Nikkei Below 31,000 Points
Asia's financial markets, led by Japan's Nikkei, are descending into a state of uncertainty, with the escalating conflict in the Middle East serving as their grim compass.A Tumultuous DescentOn Monday ...
Naomi Osaka Struggled With the Thought That She “Won’t Be a Good Mom”
"So many doubts raced through my head." Presley Ann/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret Being a new mom isn't easy for anyone, but Naomi Osaka got candid in a message shared on X, saying that as she ...
Tokyo’s Financial Heartbeat Slows: Nikkei Dips Below Key Milestone Amid Global Market Uncertainty
As the sun set over Tokyo's financial district, a hush fell over the trading floor. The numbers on the screens told a story of apprehension, the Nikkei average sinking for the third consecutive day. By the close of trading, ( read original story ...)
Japan opens antitrust probe into Google over deals to prioritize its search engine
Japan's digital watchdog said Google likely broke the country's antitrust rules by entering into contracts with manufacturers of Android devices that pushed them to prioritize its search engine, Goggle Chrome browser and Google Play app store. ( read original story ...)
Parents Are Rallying Behind Naomi Osaka After She Doubted Whether She’ll Be A Good Mom
Naomi Osaka opened up about doubting herself as a first-time mom. On Sunday, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion shared a personal reflection about life to her Twitter and Instagram accounts after turning 26on Oct. 16. In the candid post, Naomi ... ( read original story ...)
Why Vilma feels anxious about her MMFF entry ‘When I Met You In Tokyo’
It was an anxious time for all of us,” said Vilma Santos to describe how she and onscreen partner Christopher de Leon felt while waiting for news on whether or not their latest movie, “When I Met You In Tokyo” (WIMYIT), ( read original story ...)
Reception held in Tokyo to mark 45th anniversary of China-Japan peace, friendship treaty
TOKYO, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- A reception commemorating the 45th anniversary of the signing of the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship was held on Monday in Tokyo, with over 1,000 people from Japanese political and economic circles and friendly organizations attending the event. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Yen eyes potential intervention amid rising USD/JPY
The USD/JPY continues to flirt with the crucial 150.00 level, inciting speculation about potential intervention by Japanese financial authorities. While recent price movements suggest bullish momentum ...
Google Faces Japan’s Antitrust Watchdog Over Web Search Services
Google finds itself under scrutiny once again as Japan's competition authority initiates a probe into its web search services. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has launched an investigation to ...
IPO Roundup: Mach Natural Resources, Prospect Energy Holdings and more
The IPO market was rather quiet last week, with only a few companies making their debuts. It follows the recent highly-touted IPOs of Birkenstock (BIRK), Instacart (CART), and Arm Holdings (ARM), ...
A Wall Street Giant Has Declared Crypto ‘Winter’ Over As Bitcoin Smashes $30,000 And The Price Of Ethereum And XRP Suddenly Soar
Analysts with Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley have said the bitcoin and crypto winter that's seen prices collapse since late 2021 could be finally ...
Tel Aviv-based Blockaid raises $33 million to help root out nefarious crypto wallets
Blockaid seeks to stop scammers by adding a layer of security that identifies and blocks wallets known to be nefarious.
Explainer: 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.
Elon Musk’s Favorite Crypto To Hit $1 Next Year? Analyst Says ‘Now Is The Time’ To Enter ‘For The Long Term’
Pseudonymous crypto analyst, Captain Faibik, believes that Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk‘s favorite digital coin — is currently consolidating within a triangle pattern and suggests ...
The SEC is leaving behind 50 million retail investors with hostility toward crypto
The crypto industry is growing increasingly frustrated with unclear or outwardly-hostile regulation from U.S. agencies, particularly the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As the ...