Foreigners also reversed an eight-week Japan bond selling trend last week, becoming net buyers. They acquired a net 1.44 trillion yen in long-term bonds, the largest amount since May 11, and a net 561 ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Launches “Win This Fish” Promotion Via Sunday Gravy
Sapporo has launched “Win This Fish” promotion via Sunday Gravy for Aussies to win a giant yellowfin tuna and an all-expenses paid trip to Tokyo for two to eat it. The winners will have a chance to ... ( read original story ...)
Suspected serial bag-snatcher apprehended by pedestrian in Nagoya
As Ishizawa snatched her bag, the woman’s husband, Yuya Nishimoto, grabbed the back of the motorbike. As he held on, he was dragged for a couple of meters before both he and Ishizawa tumbled to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Foreign Trade Law Adds Chip Gear to Secure Supply Chains
Japan has decided to apply foreign trade regulations to chipmaking equipment as part of its efforts to secure stable supply chains, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.
Japan’s Government Tightens Grip on Chip Supply-Chain Network
Japan has decided to apply foreign trade regulations to chipmaking equipment as part of its efforts to secure stable supply chains, the Ministry of Finance said Friday. Most Read from ...
Japan’s first-ever megaquake advisory brings worry and confusion. What does it mean?
Japan issued its first “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of the country’s southern main island of Kyushu ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Set for Weekly Gain, With Strength in Exporters
Japanese stocks are headed for their first weekly advance in over a month, with benchmark indexes gradually recovering from the recent rout amid a better economic outlook in the US and a decline in the yen, ( read original story ...)
The Crypto Lobby Is Spending Big Money on Democrats, and Republicans Aren’t Happy
NBC News has a new report about Republican discontent within the crypto community about spending on Democrats. And one group is getting most of the heat. Fairshake PAC has emerged as one of the most powerful political groups with a primary focus on crypto and it has already notched some wins.
Crypto adoption grows among brokerages, but regulators remain skeptical
Nearly 400 broker-dealers nationwide have some activities in crypto assets, according to a new report by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). While the report did not draw conclusions about that statistic, it did note previous warnings it ...
Asia-Pacific stocks advance on Japan’s strong GDP growth, China reports mixed economic data
The Asia-Pacific equity markets mostly advance on Thursday as investors digested mixed economic reports in China, with retail sales rising more than anticipated, while industrial production ...
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OSAKA, Japan, July 02, 2024--Capcom today announced that the digital version of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will be released on September 19, 2024, ahead of the physical version. OSAKA, Japan, June 11 ...
Divergence on BOJ Policy Emerges Among PM Candidates in Japan
As Japan’s race for a new premier heats up, candidates will be scrutinized for their views on monetary policy, with the shake-up coming at a pivotal moment when the economy is just emerging from ...
‘Very strong’ Typhoon Ampil prompts storm warnings as it nears eastern Japan
Typhoon Ampil is set to brush past eastern Japan on Friday as a “very strong” storm — on par with a Category 2 hurricane — threatening to bring damaging winds and torrential rain to a wide area. On ... ( read original story ...)
Regional Bank That Hired JPMorgan’s Japan Strategist Seeks More
Japan’s biggest regional bank wants to hire experts who can help it invest in riskier assets. Like other listed Japanese companies, Fukuoka Financial Group Inc. is facing pressure from policymakers to boost returns for shareholders. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kanta Iwashita bashes 2-run homer in LLWS
Kanta Iwashita goes yard in the opening round of the Little League World Series to extend Japan's lead over Puerto Rico. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo’s ‘Win This Fish’ via Sunday Gravy
Australians are able to enter the Sapporo promotion to win a giant yellowfin tuna and an all expenses paid trip to Tokyo for two to eat it, starting today. The winners will have a chance to bid on ... ( read original story ...)