last week’s crypto rout was a result of a typical Bitcoin pullback after halving and the end of the yen carry trade. He thinks both risks have blown over by now. "Now that the Bank of Japan has ...
FirstCry IPO: M&M, SoftBank, TPG Growth Set To Make Big Gains
Mahindra & Mahindra is set to make a 6X return by selling over 28 Lakh shares, while SoftBank is also eyeing a 3X gain ...
Asian shares mostly gain, with Tokyo closed, as more tests for markets loom
Asian shares are mixed ahead of big reports this week on the state of the U.S. economy. Tokyo's markets were closed Monday for a holiday. ( read original story ...)
GB end Paris 2024 with 65 medals to top Tokyo total
Emily Campbell and Emma Finucane win two bronze medals for Team GB on the final day of Olympic action in Paris. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMBC has raised stake in Jefferies Financial to nearly 11%
Jefferies Financial Group said on Monday that Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) has more than doubled its stake in the U.S. investment bank to 10.9%, deepening an alliance dating back to 2021. ( read original story ...)
Why messy end to negative interest rates won’t dent Japan’s appeal
05:46 Why investors can expect more market volatility after recent global stock sell-off Why investors can expect more market volatility after recent global stock sell-off In the commercial property ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t Be Fooled By Japan’s Growing Pains
While recent volatility may persist, we maintain our view that Japanese equities have the potential to generate attractive opportunities over the longer term.
Ex-Bank of Japan Official Rules Out Another Rate Hike This Year
The BOJ recently raised rates for the first time in over a decade, destabilizing global markets, including bitcoin.
Never leave kids, pets in cars as temps can hit dangerous levels, even in north Japan: JAF
The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF)'s Sapporo branch is warning people not to leave children or pets inside cars as temperatures can quic ... ( read original story ...)
“More humble than Emma Raducanu”, “Coco Gauff should try it” – Fans surprised as Naomi Osaka contests Cincinnati Open qualifiers for main draw entry
Naomi Osaka registered a 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 win over Anna Blinkova in the first qualifying round of the 2024 Cincinnati Open on Sunday, August 11. The former World No. ( read original story ...)
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
Tropical Storm Maria made landfall on Monday in Japan's northern region of Iwate, bringing torrential rain that disrupted flights and rail services while forcing people in some areas to evacuate homes ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Startups Raised More VC Money in Midst of Market Slowdown
Crypto startups raised more money but closed fewer deals in the most recent quarter, mirroring the broader slowdown seen in the digital-asset world.
Asian Shares Are Mixed, With Tokyo Closed, as More Tests for Markets Loom
Markets in Tokyo and Bangkok were closed for holidays. ( read original story ...)
Paris Olympics Racked Up Over 1.3 Million Posts on TikTok, a 1,828% Increase on Tokyo Games
Filled with viral moments, star-studded competitions and splashy Parisian backdrops, the Paris Olympics racked up more than 1.3 million posts on Tiktok, an increase of 1,828% on the Tokyo Games, ... ( read original story ...)
Revolutionizing Heat Transport with 4X Efficiency: Japanese Researchers Break World Record
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have created the world’s most powerful loop heat pipe (LHP), capable of transporting an astounding 10 kilowatts of heat ... ( read original story ...)
“To be so honest and vulnerable as Naomi Osaka is, it’s very special; I really look up to her on that” – Amanda Anisimova
Amanda Anisimova hailed Naomi Osaka's honesty and vulnerability and admitted to looking up to the Japanese for the two traits. ( read original story ...)