Japan plans to issue climate transition bonds with a two-year tenor from around February next year, the Ministry of Finance said in a preliminary advisory on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood improves, but global stress dims outlook – Reuters Tankan
Japanese manufacturers' business confidence improved for the first time since August while service-sector mood rose for a second month, according to the Reuters Tankan poll, which also highlighted a challenging outlook amid a patchy economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets set to inch higher; Japan business sentiment improves
Asia-Pacific markets were set to inch higher after closing lower in the previous session. Investors monitoring economic data for direction. ( read original story ...)
East Japan hospital crowdfunds to update aged, tape-repaired ambulance
A hospital in this east Japan city has launched a crowdfunding campaign to replace an ambulance that is two decades old and whose interior･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo seeks “friendliest city” title for local, foreign startups
The facility–funded by the local government and private sector partners – features three whole floors of co-working space and even a function hall for events. It is expected that hundreds of local and ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka considers her interests when seeking brand deals
Four-time Grand Slam Tennis Champion Naomi Osaka is adding a topspin to her career, serving up big moves from the tennis court and the boardroom. The tennis star launched her own skincare brand KINLÒ ... ( read original story ...)
KKR Looks to More Carve-Outs in Japan After Kokusai’s IPO
KKR expects to buy other units from Japanese conglomerates after listing Kokusai Electric in Tokyo's stock exchange last month, KKR's CFO Robert Lewin says during an earnings call. The stock of the ...
Japan’s wages, consumer spending extend declines in test for BOJ policy
Japan's real wages slipped in September for an 18th month, while consumer spending extended a months-long decline, with rising prices squeezing households' purchasing power, and likely to add to ... ( read original story ...)
“Moonies” church in Japan offers $67 million in victim compensation as court mulls shutting it down
A Tokyo court is weighing whether to revoke the tax-exempt religion status and liquidate the assets of what used to be called the Unification Church in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Bear attack suspected after college student found dead on mountain in Japan
The student's death on Japan's Mount Diasengen comes as the country sees a marked rise in bear attacks on humans this year. ( read original story ...)
Japan says to ensure U.S. sanctions on Russia LNG project won’t harm supplies
Japan will make sure its energy supplies are not affected by sanctions the United States recently imposed on the Arctic LNG 2 project in Russia in which it has a stake, Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
‘Massive Calamity’—BlackRock And The U.S. Government Could Be About To ‘Kill’ Bitcoin Amid Huge Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Rally
Legendary bitcoin and crypto trader Arthur Hayes has warned that bitcoin and crypto could be sleepwalking toward "massive calamity," warning BlackRock and the U.S. could be about to "kill"
Crypto products see $767 million net inflows, highest since 2021 bull market
A new CoinShares report says the net capital inflow into crypto in the last six weeks has eclipsed the total from all of 2022.
IT Pros in Australian Crypto Need to Brace for Regulation
Australia is moving towards regulating cryptocurrency, with a focus on those involved in developing and maintaining crypto platforms.
Coinbase adds former defense secretary, congresswoman amid crypto scrutiny
Trading platform Coinbase said Tuesday that it has added four Washington, D.C., heavyweights at a tense moment for the cryptocurrency industry. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and former Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.
Finnair Expands Japanese Connectivity With Nagoya Return
Finnair has outlined plans to increase connectivity to Japan during the northern summer 2024 season, including returning to Nagoya after a hiatus of four years. ( read original story ...)