Repo rates in Tokyo slumped to a record Thursday as fiscal year-end activity led to a shortage of Japanese government bonds for collateral. ( read original story ...)
E-Commerce Giant Alibaba Opens a Blockchain Lab in Japan to Support Web3 Game Developers
its digital technology hub Alibaba Cloud announced earlier this week the upcoming launch of a Japanese blockchain lab in Shibuya this April. Alibaba Cloud plans to help Janapese game developers ... ( read original story ...)
Business class airline passenger shares shocking photo of his ‘insulting’ in-flight meal: ‘[This] seems especially important’
"Others are given a far more substantial and flavorful menu." Business class airline passenger shares shocking photo of his ‘insulting’ in-flight meal: ‘[This] seems especially important’ first ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC to jointly buy Japanese HR software developer for $2.6 bln – Nikkei
Singapore's GIC will jointly acquire Works Human Intelligence, a human-resources software provider in Japan, for $2.6 billion, Japan's Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Korea, Japan bolster business exchanges following Yoon-Kishida summit
Korea and Japan have agreed to hold a series of business-related meetings this year to find ways to boost economic cooperation between the two nations, according to the trade ministry and business ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan PM needs to get serious about ending anti-LGBTQ discrimination
Eliminating discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community and other sexual minorities in Japan cannot be left aside for even a moment. And we ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Presidential office rules out resumption of seafood imports from Japan’s Fukushima
"With regard to the import of Japanese seafood products ... radiation contamination following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown after an earthquake and a tsunami. But some have raised speculation that the government of President Yoon Suk ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo By Night: 10 Best Izakayas To Visit
Andy’s Shin Hinomoto is a relaxed atmosphere for hanging out with friends in Yurakucho, Tokyo. The Izakaya is low-key and sells a variety of beers and shareable Japanese plates. They’ve been in ... ( read original story ...)
John Wick: Things You Might Not Know About The Continental Hotel
The other known concierge was Akira, the daughter of Shimazu, the manager of the Osaka Continental. She was true talent with a bow, as well as other weapons. “Business” is the term usually used ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks End Higher As Banking Fears Recede
Tokyo shares ended higher Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, as fears of a banking crisis ebbed after weeks of turmoil. ( read original story ...)
Miki House taps ‘Made in Japan’ appeal for $760 kids pyjamas as home market shrinks
President Hisaichi Kimura said the Osaka-based company, which has developed a global ... "We need to balance that decline by going overseas," he added. "After 52 years in business, we've now finally ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares open higher despite US losses
The Tokyo market was supported by heavyweight SoftBank Group, which jumped 4.97 percent to 5,131 yen after Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, part-owned by the Japanese firm, said it would split into ... ( read original story ...)
New Osaka enhances functionality of Japan travel hub
OSAKA: A newly developed underground area near JR Osaka Station is expected to further enhance the functionality of Western Japan’s largest rail terminal. The new underground platform in the ... ( read original story ...)
Monstarlab Holdings Inc. Becomes Independent Publicly Traded Company, Begins Trading on Tokyo Stock Exchange
It is an exciting time for all of us at Monstarlab and I am deeply honored to stand alongside our employees, leadership teams, investors and stakeholders who have worked tirelessly to make this ... ( read original story ...)
Ogata Sadako’s Spirit is Desperately Needed to Help Syria’s Earthquake Survivors
Millions of refugees are at death’s door after last month’s devastating earthquakes in Northwest Syria and Turkey. Japan is in a special position to help. Japan can help because of its position on the United Nations Security Council, through which it ... ( read original story ...)
6.1-magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan’s Hokkaido Island
Earthquake News: An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale rocked Hokkaido island in Japan on Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology said. Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, famous for its volcanoes, natural hot springs ... ( read original story ...)