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Crypto Long & Short: A Giant Awakens
While it’s still winter, we have been swimming … getting our hands dirty for the long run,” said DBS’ head of digital assets, Evy Theunis.
Naomi Osaka shares new opinion on Novak Djokovic as star prepares for comeback
Naomi Osaka has revealed that she has learned to appreciate Novak Djokovic the older she gets as she complimented some of her tennis colleagues. It comes as the former world No 1 was asked about her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US business leaders urge gov’ts to ensure stable chip supply
Japanese and U.S. business leaders on Wednesday urged their governments to deepen collaboration to ensure a stable supply of semicond ... ( read original story ...)
Russia says Japan did not inform it fully about radioactive Fukushima water
"Japan has not done this," Zakharova said. "Japan has failed to properly respond to these issues and to guarantee the absence of a threat, including a long-term one." A massive earthquake and tsunami ... ( read original story ...)
The Legend of Japan’s ‘Earthquake Fish’
Oarfish typically live in deep water, at depths up to 3,300 feet. According to Japanese legend, the sight of them in shallow waters is an omen of earthquakes. The belief dates back to the 17th century ... ( read original story ...)
Rise in Treasury Yields Ripples Into Asia as Nikkei Falls 2.3%
The abrupt rise in U.S. Treasury yields is hitting not only U.S. stocks but also global markets, with a broad selloff in Asia. In Wednesday's market action: Japan’s Nikkei Stock ...
The escalator riddle: would we all move faster and more safely if we stopped walking on them?
The Japanese city of Nagoya has banned travellers from walking up and down escalators. Perhaps it is time everyone followed suit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hopes to resolve China’s seafood ban over Fukushima’s wastewater release within WTO’s scope
Japanese Agriculture Minister Ichiro Miyashita says Tokyo hopes to resolve the issue of Chinese ban on its seafood within the World Trade Organization's scope. ( read original story ...)
Toranomon area continues to rise as Tokyo’s business hub
With a new high-rise building set to debut on Friday, the Toranomon Hills complex located in the heart of Tokyo will see the completion of its redevelopment project operated by Mori Building after its ... ( read original story ...)
America can solve its housing crisis by following Tokyo’s example
The world's biggest city keeps right on growing — without sacrificing its quality of life. Why can't America do the same? ( read original story ...)
Sapporo aims to learn from Tokyo 2020’s mistakes in new plan for Winter Olympics bid
Sapporo has updated its management plan for its potential Winter Olympic and Paralympic Gamesbid in an attempt to learn from the mistakes of the Tokyo 2020 corruption scandal. The northern Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Revisits Nuclear But Solar and Wind Are Future
Bloomberg Daybreak, anchored from New York, Boston, Washington DC and San Francisco provides listeners with everything they need to know. Hear the latest economic, business and market news, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei declines to over four-month low as US yields surge
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to an over four-month low on Wednesday, tracking overnight Wall Street declines as U.S. Treasury yields surged to fresh 16-year peaks. The Nikkei dropped 2.3% ...
Japan’s economy running at near full capacity, BOJ estimates show
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s economy has recovered and is running near its full capacity in the second quarter, data from the central bank showed on Wednesday, adding to growing signs that conditions for ...
Japanese city of Nagoya bans walking on escalators
An ordinance to stop people from walking on escalators has been introduced in a city in Japan. The order went into effect in Nagoya on 1 October and prohibits people from walking on escalators in a ... ( read original story ...)