A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. While Chinese shares did not quite know how to react to Beijing's weekend stimulus update, Wall Street extended its breakneck rally to give Tokyo something to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Regulator to Scrutinize Megabanks’ Lending to US Funds
Japan’s financial regulator plans to examine banks’ lending to private equity and other funds in the US and elsewhere to determine whether they have proper risk management. ( read original story ...)
Donald Trump’s Crypto Coin Has a Massive Difference From Bitcoin
"I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, which are not money, and whose value is highly volatile and based on thin air," Trump wrote on social media in 2019. "Unregulated Crypto Assets can facilitate unlawful behavior, including drug trade and other illegal activity."
2024 WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024: Uchijima [60th] vs. Bouzkova [43rd] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
No. 60-ranked Moyuka Uchijima will meet No. 43 Marie Bouzkova in the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 Round of 32 on Monday, October 14.Bouzkova is favored over Uchijima for this match, with ... ( read original story ...)
Ghost of Yotei Not Technically Being Set in Japan Opens the Cultural Floodgates
Ghost of Yotei's setting outside the rule of greater Japan leaves the game open to more non-Japanese influences, including those of one major culture. ( read original story ...)
Could Japanese wrestling become fashion’s new favourite sport?
Newly launched wrestling league Sukeban is collaborating with brands from Aries to Pat McGrath Labs. As the event lands in London, Vogue Business unpacks its fashion and beauty potential. ( read original story ...)
Is Bitcoin still the best crypto bet vs. the “Wild West” of altcoins?
With altcoins likened to more speculative bets, investors face tough choices in a rapidly evolving crypto world.
Crypto All-Stars Presale Hits New Milestone as Top Analyst Says to Prepare for 67X Gains
A new meme coin is on the rise. Crypto All-Stars (STARS), a project with a fresh take on staking, has been going viral in its presale phase. It’s now raised over $2.2 million. But if you thought the buzz couldn’t get any louder,
You can score a $350 flight from the U.S. to Tokyo (but you have to act fast)
With increased interest in Japan from American tourists, a number of airlines have been competing for routes to both Tokyo and smaller cities such as Kyoto and Osaka. Locally, Japan Airlines (JPNRF) subsidiary Zipair Tokyo (often shortened to just Zipair) just announced a new route between Tokyo’s Narita Airport (NRT) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport ...
Kamala Harris Reveals Explicitly Pro-Crypto Stance in Bid to Win Over Black Men
Vice President Kamala Harris is now calling for a regulatory framework that would “protect” American crypto holders.
China risks its own lost decade like Japan, warns CEO of alcohol giant
Suntory Holdings CEO Takesh Niinami plans to stick it out in China with the selling of alcohol despite economic challenges.
Bartolome, 15 other youngsters go on medals galore in Nagoya
BRIELLE BARTOLOME clinched two gold medals to lead 15 other young practitioners who clinched medals in the recent Sports Jiu-jitsu International Federation World Championship in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Low-cost airline adds Houston to Tokyo route for under $350
Japan-based budget airline ZIPAIR will add a Houston-to-Tokyo flight starting March 4, 2025. The route will fly between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) four days a week. ( read original story ...)
It’s Tokyo’s Turn To Be On ‘Liz Truss Lettuce’ Watch
It took Japan’s new prime minister five tries to get the job. But Shigeru Ishiba’s fifth run is looking like anything but a charm for Asia’s second-biggest economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan firms plan to hike economic zone investments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) on Monday disclosed potential investments from Japanese companies following business-to-business (B2B) ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro’s IPO raised US$2.3 billion in Japan’s biggest listing in six years
Tokyo Metro’s initial public offering has raised US$2.3 billion after the company priced shares at the top of the marketed range, people familiar with the matter said, in a show of hot demand for ... ( read original story ...)