New Zealand captain Sam Cane will play a season for Tokyo-based Suntory Sungoliath and take a year off from Super Rugby following the disappointment of the World Cup final. ( read original story ...)
Here’s why foreign demand for US bonds will remain strong – regardless of what Japan does, according to Goldman Sachs
"The lack of competing domestic alternatives will likely continue to put a floor on foreign net purchases," Goldman Sachs said of the US bond market. ( read original story ...)
Mobile order service launched on Japan bullet train after snack cart suspension
NAGOYA -- Although passengers of the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train bid farewell to its beloved snack carts on Oct. 31, some items, including the popular "too-hard" ice cream, will remain on the menu ... ( read original story ...)
Carlsberg to sell Sapporo beer in Singapore, Malaysia
Sapporo has signed a deal with Carlsberg for the Danish brewer to distribute the Japanese beer brand in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. The deal also extends to Sapporo products – such as Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
How a crypto influencer turned $10,000 into $500,000 within minutes
Crypto investing can be a game of chance, but gaining a deeper understanding of this emerging asset class puts luck on your side.
Japan Has Fallen Far Behind in the Chipmaking Business. It’s Plotting a Comeback.
Japan may have an early lead in the new semiconductor race. Global giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is ahead of schedule on a new “fab” in the city of Kumamoto. ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett’s decision to invest in Japan ‘a no-brainer’ that felt like God’s gift: Charlie Munger
Warren Buffett’s decision to invest billions of dollars in Japan was “a no-brainer” that felt like a gift from God, according to his business partner, CNN reported. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s coach reveals ‘biggest challenge’ ahead of return to tennis and why there’s ‘so much potential’
Naomi Osaka’s performance coach has revealed the “biggest challenge” ahead for the former world No. 1 as she prepares to make her tennis comeback. ( read original story ...)
Japan calls time on G10 ‘central bank put’
In scrapping its hard 10-year bond yield ceiling of 1%, the Bank of Japan has taken a huge step towards dismantling a widespread assumption at the heart of G10 monetary policy for decades - the idea ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin whitepaper is only 15 years old, but it’s changed the world forever
The Bitcoin whitepaper, authored by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto and published in 2008, is 15 years old today, highlights Nigel Green.
Imminent $3 Trillion ‘Watershed Moment’—300% Crypto Price ‘Panic’ Could Be About To Blow Up Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP
Analysts have predicted the bitcoin price could surge next year, driving it to $150,000 per bitcoin by 2025 and giving bitcoin a market capitalization of $3
3 Strategies For Finding A Certified Crypto-Friendly Advisor
Having a certified advisor with crypto expertise is crucial because of the high returns and ever-evolving nature of the market.
PayPal surges as pledge to turn “leaner” keeps crypto concerns at bay
PayPal Holdings was set to add $4 billion to its market value as a pledge to turn "leaner" cheered up investors, even as the payments giant disclosed a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission tied to its stablecoin.
How Japan poses a threat to the global financial system
The bank of japan (boj) failed to deliver a Halloween thriller. Even as central banks elsewhere have raised interest rates in recent years, the boj has stuck with its ultra-loose policy, designed to ...
After 8-Hour Standoff Near Tokyo, Hostages Are Free and Suspect Is Held
The suspect, said by the Japanese media to be 86, was held after the police stormed a post office once two employees had reached safety. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s rates tweak is careful and crafty: podcast
The central bank changed its policy to allow higher 10-year bond yields. Unlike the US, it can afford to raise borrowing costs slowly as inflation is low. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain why monetary tightening as others loosen may give Tokyo an edge. ( read original story ...)