The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has revealed its intention to partially lift the ban on bear hunting in the capital, following a series of cases of injury caused by such animals. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower as higher oil prices reignite inflation jitters
Tokyo stocks ended lower Wednesday, as renewed attacks between the United States and Iran pushed up crude oil prices, rekindling conc ... ( read original story ...)
India central bank backs crypto ban, tax department warns of evasion risks, documents show
By Nikunj Ohri, Sarita Chaganti Singh and Jaspreet Kalra NEW DELHI, July 8 (Reuters) - India's central bank has reasserted a call for a cryptocurrency policy "leaning towards prohibition," while the ...
RBI backs crypto ban, tax department warns of evasion risks
The RBI, which has repeatedly warned about crypto-related risks, reasserted that policies “leaning towards prohibition” may be warranted.
Easy Japanese news in translation: Pokemon-themed mailboxes in Yokohama stay for 1 more year
Pokemon-themed mailboxes in Naka Ward in the city of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, will remain in place for one more year because many fans said, "We･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested near Tokyo for sewing roommate’s lips together
A 49-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly sewing together the lips of a woman she was living with, according to local police ... ( read original story ...)
Japan environment minister visits site where bear was spotted in western Tokyo
Japan's environment minister has visited an area in Hachioji City, western Tokyo, where a bear was caught on camera earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, US and Japan agree to cooperate on SMR deployment, Seoul says
SEOUL, July 8 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and the U.S. signed an agreement to cooperate on the deployment of small modular reactors in third countries on the sidelines of ... ( read original story ...)
KKR-Backed SmartHR is said to delay Tokyo IPO beyond this year
Sources have said timing and valuation could change due to investors’ concerns over the disruptive impacts of the artificial intelligence boom on the software-as-a-service sector.
Japan’s bank lending rises fastest since COVID-19, backing BOJ’s path
The figures reinforce the central bank’s assessment that financial conditions remain accommodative even after Gov. Kazuo Ueda’s board raised its benchmark interest rate last month.
Wakatakakage injury casts pall over July meet, but potential new stars loom
The Nagoya tournament still offers plenty of intrigue, from a disrupted title race to the debut of highly touted English prospect Nicholas Tarasenko. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s borrowing costs soar to 30-year high on debt fears
Japan’s borrowing costs have shot to their highest in 30 years as investors fret over the tumbling yen and the effect of a $2tn long-term spending plan on the country’s massive debts. A bruising ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Bank Lending Rises Fastest Since Covid, Backing BOJ Path
Japan’s bank lending expanded at the fastest pace since the Covid pandemic, suggesting credit is still accessible and the Bank of Japan has room to keep raising interest rates.
James Carville Mocks Investors Who Lost Big On Trump Crypto Coin: ‘You’re Too Stupid’
“You don't need the money, you don't know how to handle it, you're too stupid," Carville said.
SEC’s Long-Promised Crypto Safe Harbor to Be Introduced as Soon as This Month
The SEC updated its agenda to indicate that a key crypto rulemaking is slated to be released for public comment in July.
Trump crypto buyers lose $3.8 billion as Trump profits
Getting in early can make you rich in crypto. Getting in late? That can turn out to be a very different story. New blockchain data suggests that’s exactly what happened with the TRUMP memecoin. While ...