Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad said Monday it will push through with the initial public offering (IPO) of AirAsia Philippines, after acquiring full ownership of the company. Capital A said it achieved ...
FTSE 100 Live: Shein reportedly in talks with London for blockbuster IPO, shares struggle
Blue-chip shares struggled today as investors opted not to take new positions ahead of a significant week for the outlook on borrowing costs. Markets are betting on interest rate cuts in 2024 but the ...
Japan’s strong earthquakes stem from a deep-seated origin
Throughout the previous half-century, Japan has experienced a series of highly powerful earthquakes, the most memorable of which struck in 2008 and 2011. These earthquakes, registering between seven ... ( read original story ...)
David Solomon had a meeting with Goldman’s Japan chief days before he walked off the job, raising questions over his surprise exit
The unexpected exit of Japanese banker Masanori Mochida, who joined Goldman Sachs in 1985, has left insiders looking for explanations. ( read original story ...)
How Time And Rising Crypto Markets Are Helping Barry Silbert’s Troubled Crypto Empire
Digital Currency Group, the owner of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, is mired in a swirl of lawsuits including one from New York Attorney General Letitia James. Rising crypto markets could be its savior.
Crypto market eyes interest rates and expected bitcoin ETFs in 2024
After ending 2023 on a high, crypto investors will be watching central bank interest rates and a U.S. regulatory decision on new bitcoin products as they decide how to place their bets next year.
ACAMS Grants 10 CAMS Scholarships in Japan to Bolster Nation’s Anti-Money Laundering Expertise
Initiative supports Japan's anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance pushWASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACAMS, a leading ...
Condos for sale unveiled on site of Tokyo Olympics athletes’ village
Renovation of condominiums have been completed at a complex built on the site of the Tokyo Olympics athletes' village and the units are now for sale. The buildings were shown to media on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, ASEAN to map out ‘new vision’ at Tokyo summit: government
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will map out a "new vision" of cooperation in various fields in a joint statement to be issued after a commemorative leaders' summit in Tokyo later ... ( read original story ...)
More than a decade later, Fukushima nuclear disaster clouds Japan’s clean-energy ambitions
Japan has committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2050, but the legacy of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear catastrophe makes that goal harder to reach. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toho Acquires 25% Stake In Fifth Season; Korea’s CJ ENM Remains Majority Shareholder
Japanese studio Toho, producer of current box office hit Godzilla Minus One, is paying $225M to acquire a 25% stake in producer-distributor Fifth Season. The investment is being made through Toho’s U. ( read original story ...)
Yen tumbles after report Bank of Japan to keep negative rates this month
The yen fell against the dollar on Monday after a report indicated the Bank of Japan was unlikely to exit its negative interest rate policy at the ...
Yen Slips 1 Percent Against Dollar On Bank Of Japan Speculation
The yen fell one percent against the dollar on Monday on declining expectations that the Bank of Japan may tighten its ultra-loose monetary policy next week.
Japan PM pledges to restore trust as fundraising scandal engulfs government
Embattled Japanese premier Fumio Kishida pledged on Monday to restore trust in his government amid reports he is planning to purge ministers embroiled in a fundraising scandal that has dealt a fresh ...
Japan’s business sentiment stays positive for 3rd quarter
A Japanese government survey shows that business sentiment among major companies remained positive for the third straight quarter. The Finance Ministry says the results reflect a moderate recovery in ...
FTI Consulting Expands Corporate Finance & Restructuring Offering in Japan
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Go Matsumoto as a Senior Managing Director within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in Tokyo. In addition, Eiji ...