The operator of Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear plant says the release of a third batch of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean has ended safely as planned ... ( read original story ...)
2 injured after 5.8-magnitude quake hits Japan’s Aomori prefecture
TOKYO, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Two were injured after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 struck Aomori prefecture in Japan on Monday, local authorities reported. ( read original story ...)
Mastercard doubles down on effort to detect and tackle crypto fraud with AI tie-up
Mastercard told CNBC exclusively Monday it's partnered with Feedzai, a regulatory technology platform, to improve monitoring and blocking of fraud in crypto.
$173 million lost in crypto so far in November: Report
The month of November has witnessed a loss of $173 million in cryptocurrency so far, with two incidents making up 91 per cent of the losses. According to the blockchain and smart contract security ...
Japan’s vibrant autumnal hues to arrive later due to climate change
TOKYO: First, it was record-breaking heat in the summer of 2023. Then, on Nov 7, the temperature in Tokyo hit 27.5 deg C, beating a century-old record for November. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan needs to walk away from ultra-loose monetary policy to support yen, Deutsche Bank says
Bank of Japan has been most notoriously known for its ultra-loose monetary policy, but that must come to an end to support the yen, according to Deutsche Bank. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares hit three-decade high, yuan shoves dollar down
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Japanese shares hit highs not seen since 1990 on Monday as strong earnings and offshore demand fuelled a three-week winning streak, while the yuan was pushed higher by ... ( read original story ...)
1,500 join rally in Tokyo calling for cease-fire to ‘Save Gaza’
Shouts of “Save Gaza” echoed at a Nov. 19 demonstration in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward attended by around 1,500 people calling on Israel to stop its bombardment of the Palestinian city, organizers said. ( read original story ...)
Japan condemns Yemen’s Houthi rebels hijack of cargo ship in Red Sea
Japan's government has strongly condemned the hijacking of a Japanese-operated cargo ship in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Yemeni militia claimed the ship was Israeli, but a Japanese government spokesperson confirmed the vessel was a car carrier operated by Nippon Yusen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei average tops 33-year high thanks to strong earnings
TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average reached a new 33-year high on Monday morning as the stock market continues this year's solid performance.
Asian stocks rise on Fed, Nikkei at 33-year high: markets wrap
Stocks rose in Asia following gains on Wall Street amid optimism the Federal Reserve is about to end its tightening cycle. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average climbed to a fresh 33-year high.
Japan shares hit three-decade high, yuan climbs
Japanese shares hit highs not seen since 1990 on Monday as strong earnings and offshore demand fuelled a three-week winning streak, while the yuan was nudged higher by China's central bank. Japan's ...
Japan’s Nikkei retreats from 33-year high as sharp gains stoke caution
The Nikkei index was down 0.07% at 33,562.41 by the midday break after rising earlier to its highest level since March 1990. The broader Topix fell 0.31%.
Japan’s Suzuki: Now is chance to beat inflation now
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki (pictured) remarked that the country's economy is in such a state it offers a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to "defeat inflation." ...
Goldman Sachs Japan chief to retire at year end – internal memo
Goldman Sachs' Japan president Masanori Mochida has decided to retire at the end of the year after more than 38 years at the investment bank, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.
Japan’s Suzuki: Bright signs emerging in Japan’s economy
Japanese Finance Minister Sunichi Suzuki is out with some comments this Monday, saying that now is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to beat deflation and that bright signs emerging in Japan's economy. Last ...