BANK of Japan board member Toyoaki Nakamura said on Thursday the central bank will likely need some more time before modifying its ultra-loose monetary policy. Read more at The Business Times.
EDITORIAL: Diet approves extra debt-filled budget beset with major problems
In explaining its endorsement of the spending plan, the party said it would finance additional state spending for the 2025 World Expo to be held in Osaka. The party acted in an opportunistic way by ...
Charlie Munger’s ‘Awfully Easy Money’ Tells Story Of Tokyo’s Dilemma
It’s great that Japan has worked out so well for Berkshire Hathaway. If only the last decade saw politicians in Tokyo take the kind of care with Japanese workers as they did the ranks of foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on tech buying amid caution ahead of US data
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose Thursday, supported by buying of technology issues amid a cautious mood ahead of U.S. economic data to be released later in the day. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Foiled robbery attempt sees demand for ancient samurai weapon soar in Japan
Defensive weapon called a sasumata gains popular appeal after jewellery store owner uses one to fend off attackers ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Sapporo left out as IOC signals 2030, 2034 games hosts
The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday named Salt Lake City, Utah, as its preferred host for the 2034 Winter Olympics, exti ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka policewoman nabbed for impersonating men in romance scams
Police forces have arrested a 25-year-old policewoman in Osaka on suspicion of carrying out a romance scam that swindled a pair of women out of more than 10 million yen ... ( read original story ...)
IPO Tests New Breakout, Joins AI Race With Google, Microsoft
Following the lead of Google Bard and Microsoft Bing, Monday.com has entered the AI race as MNDY stock tests a breakout.
Exclusive-Japan robot maker Yaskawa eyes $200 million US investment
Japanese robot maker Yaskawa Electric is considering investing around $200 million in the United States, its president said, with an eye to making its industrial robots there for the first time. The ...
2025 Osaka Expo advance tickets go on sale
Advance admission tickets for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, went on sale on Thursday, 500 days before the opening. ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct factory output rises on circuits, autos rebound
Japan's factory output rose for a second straight month in October, government data showed on Thursday, lifted by the production of integrated circuits and autos, although external demand risks loomed. ( read original story ...)
SEVENTEEN On Bringing ‘The City’ to Japan, Winning At the MAMA Awards & More | 2023 MAMA Awards
SEVENTEEN caught up with Billboard’s Tetris Kelly at the 2023 MAMA Awards in Tokyo, Japan. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry Send us a tip using our anonymous form. A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry Send us a tip using our anonymous form. ( read original story ...
Treasury’s Wally Adeyemo wants to crack down on illicit finance enabled by crypto: ‘A clear and present danger for national security’
Through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Treasury Department is one of the nation's most powerful financial institutions, wielding tools like economic sanctions and know-your-customer provisions to force global actors to comply with U.S. law. Continue reading
SoFi is getting out of crypto. Customers have 3 weeks to move their accounts to Blockchain.com—or possibly face a big tax bill
Amid increased scrutiny of the banking sector by the Federal Reserve, San Francisco–based SoFi is ending crypto services even after a recent surge in token prices. U.S.-based users can no longer create crypto accounts,
Fintech Firm SoFi Set to Exit Cryptocurrency Business
Financial technology firm SoFi Technologies is set to exit the cryptocurrency business and has given its customers the option to migrate to UK-based Blockchain.com, the companies said on Wednesday. The San Francisco-based company said it was ending its crypto services on Dec.
Capitalize on Japan’s Bullish Outlook With These ETFs
Japanese securities have been gaining momentum lately, approaching their 33-year high. Increased foreign inflow helped by improved corporate earnings and reforms in corporate governance, has played a ...