Japan is closely watching volatile moves in the currency market, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said Friday, amid the yen's recent w ...
Tokyo Stock Exchange CEO resigns over system failure
The head of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) stepped down over a system failure last month, the bourse's operator said on Monday, after the disruption halted trade for an unprecedented full day and drew ...
IHG opens new Holiday Inn & Suites in Sapporo, Japan
The 195-room hotel opens after an extensive renovation and is designed to suit both domestic and international guests. ( read original story ...)
System can detect genetic mutations in brain tumors during surgery in just 25 minutes
A research team in Japan has developed an innovative system that can accurately detect genetic mutations in brain tumors within just 25 minutes. Genetic mutations are crucial markers for diagnosis of ... ( read original story ...)
Max Greyserman tries again in Japan to win his first PGA Tour event
This is the only PGA Tour tournament in Japan. The tournament was moved this year to Yokohama after being played east of Tokyo. The event premiered in 2019 and was won by Tiger Woods. “I’ve been doing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling coalition splits, throwing Takaichi’s PM bid into doubt
Japan's ruling coalition broke up on Friday, with junior partner Komeito rebelling against the Liberal Democratic Party's new hardline leader Sanae Takaichi in a move that casts doubt over her ... ( read original story ...)
Citing unease over graft, Japan’s Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP
The head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Minister Ramps Up Warning After Further Yen Fall
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato stepped up his warnings over yen movements, after the currency hit a fresh eight-month low against the dollar early Friday, despite efforts by the ruling ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to Press On With Trade Deal While New Leader Awaited
The US and Japan confirmed they will keep up efforts to implement their trade deal, as the Asian nation transitions to a new leader ahead of an expected visit to Tokyo by President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Komeito to leave ruling coalition with LDP under Takaichi, NHK reports
Japan's Komeito party will leave the ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday, in a historic shift for the alliance that has ruled Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may intervene if yen dives toward 160 per dollar, ex-BOJ official says
Japanese authorities may tolerate moderate yen declines but could intervene if the currency sharply depreciates towards 160 to the dollar, said Atsushi Takeuchi, a former central bank official who was ... ( read original story ...)
TP ICAP Crypto Exchange to Add Stablecoin Pairs as Volume Jumps
TP ICAP Group Plc’s crypto spot trading exchange plans to start offering stablecoin trading pairs, as volume growth on the platform mirrors the wider boom in digital assets.
Crypto Operator HashKey Said to Mull Hong Kong Listing This Year
HashKey Group, the operator of Hong Kong’s biggest licensed crypto exchange, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the Asian financial hub, according to people with knowledge of ...
‘Blown Away’—Bitcoin Braced For A $100 Billion BlackRock Earthquake As Wild Price Swings Rock Crypto
BlackRock’s market-leading spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is on the verge of crossing $100 billion in assets under ...
Crypto Platform HashKey Plans Hong Kong IPO This Year: Report
HashKey Group is aiming to raise as much as $500 million in a Hong Kong IPO as soon as this year, sources told Bloomberg.
Japan’s Nikkei falls on profit-booking, Fast Retailing shines on record profit
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday as investors booked profits ahead of a three-day weekend from ...