"We are planning to IPO next year and in doing so hope to firmly establish our presence, supplement our funds and execute including through mergers and acquisitions," Kenichi Nogami, Infcurion's chief ...
Japan finance minister to attend G7, G20, IMF, World Bank gatherings this month
Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he would attend meetings of financial leaders from the Group of Seven and Group of 20 economic powers, as well as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...
Berkshire Hathaway raises $1.9 billion in global yen bonds, set to boost Japan bets
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has raised 281.8 billion yen ($1.9 billion) in a yen-denominated bond offer, a move analysts say lays the ground for the U.S investment company to increase its ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan payments company Infcurion says planning IPO in 2025
Japanese payments company Infcurion is planning an initial public offering in Tokyo in 2025 as the company looks to accelerate its growth including through mergers and acquisitions, its executives ... ( read original story ...)
Australia coach Popovic sees more changes before Japan test
Australia coach Tony Popovic has forecast changes for a daunting World Cup qualifying assignment against Japan after starting his tenure with an encouraging win over China. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Edges Towards Mass Adoption With SEC Approval Of Options For BTC ETFs
When BTC ETF Options go live they will represent the first regulated leverage tool for one of the world’s most decentralized and supply-constrained commodities.
Crypto’s ‘savagery’ sunk Calif. progressive’s Senate campaign, New Yorker reports
The March primary for California’s open U.S. Senate seat was no typical campaign, according to a Monday investigation by the New Yorker. Instead, it was a premonition, a threat and a picture of tech’s newfound political might,
GZERO Summit Japan convenes top political and business leaders to address current geopolitical challenges and opportunities
Eurasia Group, the world's leading geopolitical research and advisory firm, will host its eighth annual GZERO Summit Japan in Tokyo on Wednesday 23 October. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo area condo prices remain sky-high
The average price of new condos in central Tokyo's densely populated 23 wards stood at ¥108.55 million in the first half of this year. ( read original story ...)
Houston’s Getting a Low-Cost Link to Tokyo
ZIPAIR Tokyo's bold move into Houston will see it compete directly with two formidable big-name competitors. Will its low fares be enough to compete? ( read original story ...)
SEC Says Cumberland DRW Acted as Unregistered Crypto Dealer
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has accused the cryptocurrency arm of Chicago-based proprietary trading giant DRW Holdings LLC of operating as an unregistered securities dealer in more than ...
Exclusive: World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from US, Japan, Canada, sources say
The World Bank's executive board on Thursday approved the creation of a financial intermediary fund (FIF) to support Ukraine, with contributions expected from the United States, Canada and Japan, ...
Tokyo Exchange Dividend Stocks To Boost Your Portfolio
As Japan's stock markets navigate recent political shifts and economic policies under new leadership, investors are keenly observing the performance of indices like the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX, which ...
Naomi Osaka Explains Why She Took a Step Back From Social Media: ‘Disconnected Myself’
Tennis great Naomi Osaka is opening up about her decision to take a break from social media. “I would say that I’m not as involved in social media anymore, just because I began to feel like it was ... ( read original story ...)
Take it from Naomi Osaka: ‘Mental health is as important as your physical health’
In honor of World Mental Health Day, Naomi Osaka opens up about the impact social media has had on her mental health. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Mental Health Journey: From Heckling to Healing and Inspiring Change
Naomi Osaka, the 26-year-old tennis superstar, has faced tough battles both on and off the court, but her resilience is reshaping how mental health is viewed in sports. Reflecting on a painful 2022 ... ( read original story ...)