Alcaraz, who won the French Open three weeks ago, defeated Novak Djokovic in last year’s Wimbldeon final but said he was still nervous before Monday’s match. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan To Participate In ‘Tourism EXPO Japan 2024’ In Tokyo
Azerbaijan is set to participate in "Tourism EXPO Japan 2024" (TEJ) in Tokyo, Japan's capital. The State tourism Agency has begun preparations for the event, which will run from September 26-29, ... ( read original story ...)
3 Tanabata festivals to check out in Tokyo this July 5-7 weekend
Summertime is festival time in Tokyo. And while many associate the season with Bon Odori, that’s not the only celebration happening around this time of year. Kicking off the festive summer season is ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Investment Products See Third Straight Week of Outflows
Digital asset investment products saw outflows for a third consecutive week, though withdraws slowed in what may be a possible shift in investor sentiment.
What the new IRS guidance on crypto tax reporting means for investors
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Friday released final tax reporting rules for digital asset brokers. Here's what crypto investors need to know.
Crypto markets on edge as Germany and U.S. governments move more than $100 million
On Monday, the German government transferred approximately $95 million, or 1,500 bitcoin, to several crypto exchanges. Similarly, the U.S. government transferred $11.75 million, or 3,375 ether, to an ...
Japan interest rates could rise to 0.5% by March 2025, says Mizuho Bank CEO
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could hike interest rates twice by the end of March 2025 to reach 0.5%, reflecting the real growth rate of the Japanese economy, the head of Mizuho Financial Group's banking ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Seeks to Back More Strategic Deals By Japan’s Mid-Caps
A growing number of Japan’s mid-cap companies are considering buyouts and other strategic options, according to Mizuho Financial Group Inc., which is seeking to increase lending and advisory services ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei average hits 40,000 mark for 1st time in nearly 3 months
TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average topped 40,000 points in Tokyo trading hours on Tuesday for the first time since April 4, boosted by semiconductor-related shares and a rebound in the ...
Exclusive: Major Japanese insurers to offload $3.1 billion of Honda shares
Four of Japan's top property and casualty insurers and other financial firms plan to sell around 500 billion yen ($3.1 billion) of shares in Honda Motor , three people said, as the unwinding of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Now Seen Shrinking in 2024 by Two Forecasters
Two economists flipped their forecasts for Japan’s economy to show a contraction in 2024 a day after first-quarter gross domestic product data were revised sharply lower, highlighting the Bank of ...
The Bank of Japan’s $3 trillion problem
As interest rates rise and the deposits it holds become far more expensive, the central bank could end up becoming unprofitable.
Bianca Censori goes on grocery run with stepdaughter North West in Tokyo
Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, was spotted grabbing a few groceries with his daughter North West in Japan on Thursday. Censori was photographed checking out at a FamilyMart store with some goodies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fin min affirms FX vigilance but avoids intervention warning
Japan's finance minister said on Tuesday authorities were vigilant to sharp currency market moves, as the yen continued its slump to fresh 38-year lows against the dollar, but stopped short of giving ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Enhanced gov’t aid needed as Jan. 1 central Japan quake recovery stalls
Many victims of the New Year's Day Noto Peninsula earthquake disaster still cannot see when they will be able to rebuild their lives. The government m ... ( read original story ...)
5.3-magnitude earthquake hits off coast of Japan
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 2. An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 was recorded off the coast of Japan, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center says, Trend reports. ( read original story ...)