OSAKA—In a massive crackdown on fraud, Osaka prefectural police have arrested a total of 90 people for scams that offered fictitious investment opportunities and bilked victims out of cash. ( read original story ...)
South Africa skater Boipelo Awuah’s Olympic debut looms after pelvic fracture in Tokyo
The Paris Olympics will provide an opportunity for South Africa's skateboarders to show out on the global stage, with 18-year-old Boipelo Awuah looking to finally make her debut after injury in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
As Comic-Con Kicks Off, Japan’s Booming Anime Industry Is Attracting Institutional Finance
As Comic-Con kicks off, two of Japan’s largest industrial and financial conglomerates have begun to invest in Japanese animation. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Heads for Correction on Faltering AI Bets, BOJ Concerns
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average headed for a technical correction as an AI-driven rally in technology shares went into reverse and concerns grew that the Bank of Japan is poised to hike interest ...
Anndy Lian from Neurai Discusses COPX.AI and AI Finance Models at Web3BB Tokyo
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URGENT: Japan finance chief declines to comment on yen’s surge
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki declined to comment Wednesday on the yen's sharp rise against the U.S. dollar so as not to influence the currency market. The yen has regained some of its ...
Is Elon Musk Right About Population Crisis? Japan Faces Fastest Population Drop Since 1960s, Registers 15th Consecutive Year Of Decline
The population of Japan is shrinking at an alarming rate ... complicating the country’s ability to finance expanding social security expenses, according to a 2018 estimate by Takero Doi. See Also: ...
Easy Japanese news in translation: Self-driving electric buses shown for Osaka Expo site
On July 23, the Osaka Metro company showed off self-driving electric buses that will run at the "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai." During the expo, the company intends to run these buses without drivers. ( read original story ...)
‘Nothing can break me now’ – Biles on what really happened in Tokyo
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles opens up about what really happened at the Tokyo Games, and explains why she withdrew from the competition. Biles details her journey back and her aim to shine again in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei index ends more than 3% down on tech selloff
Tokyo's key Nikkei index tumbled more than three percent on Thursday, marking seven straight losing sessions, after the tech-heavy Nasdaq index plunged on Wall ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits over 5-week low as yen strengthens
Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a five-week low as the yen's rise against major currencies impacted investor sentiment. Chip-related stocks, following U.S. peers, declined sharply. Renesas ...
Japan’s Nikkei hits over 5-week low as yen strengthens
Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a five-week low as the yen's rise against major currencies impacted investor sentiment. Chip-related stocks, following U.S. peers, declined sharply. Renesas ...
Japan’s Nikkei average dives 3% as pro investors sell shares
TOKYO -- Japan's stock market rally has slowed since mid-July, and in early trade Thursday, the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average was down 3%, as professional investors turn their attention to the ...
Volatility of Japan’s Bond Futures Climbs to This Year’s High
Uncertainty in Japan’s bond market is at the highest level this year ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy meeting next week, where a reduction in its debt purchase program is widely expected.
‘Queen of Tears’ pop-up store in Tokyo sells out daily, attracting over 10,000 visitors since opening
The 'Queen of Tears' pop-up store in Tokyo opened on July 12 and attracted more than 10,000 visitors. Due to high demand, additional stores are planned for Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Manila from ... ( read original story ...)
10 things to know about Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tokyo
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be joined by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her Australian counterpart Penny Wong at the Quad meeting on J ... ( read original story ...)