Japan's wholesale inflation hit 2.5% in August, slowing from the previous month as the yen's rebound eased pressure on import costs, data showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 jumps over 3%, ending 7-day slide as yen weakens
Japanese stocks surged over 3% as the yen’s strengthening trend paused, boosting exporters. Hitachi and other tech firms led the rally, influenced by US inflation data and Bank of Japan comments.
Bank of Japan’s Tamura calls for raising rates to at least 1%
BANK of Japan board member Naoki Tamura said on Thursday the central bank must raise short-term interest rates to at least around 1 per cent to avoid inflationary risks from materialising. Read more ...
Japan’s plan to reuse Fukushima soil for infrastructure gains IAEA support despite concerns
The IAEA claims the soil meets safety standards, but critics argue spreading the contamination is dangerous and could lead to increased cancer risks. ( read original story ...)
Adam Neumann’s crypto comeback company is reportedly refunding investors
In a development that will surprise few, former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann's climate/crypto/carbon-credit startup Flowcarbon appears to be in the process of
Asian stocks rise as traders look to Fed rate cut
US futures were little changed after the S&P 500 closed 1.1% higher Wednesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 rose 2.2%. Nvidia Corp. gained 8.2% as chipmakers rallied ...
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Nikkei 225 Gains More Than 3%, Halting 7-Day Drop as Yen Weakens
Japanese stocks advanced, with the Nikkei 225 Stock Average gaining more than 3%, as a pause in the yen’s strengthening gave a boost to exporters such as technology companies and automakers.
‘11 Rebels’ Period Thriller Set to Open Tokyo Film Festival
Period thriller “ 11 Rebels ” has been set as the opening film of next month’s Tokyo International Film Festival. Directed by the prolific Shiraishi Kazuya from a previously-unproduced screenplay by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s August wholesale inflation slows, takes pressure off BOJ
Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed in August as the yen's rebound weighed on import costs, data showed on Thursday, taking some pressure off the central bank to address upward price risks with ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-defence minister Ishiba tops corporate Japan’s premier wish list, Reuters poll shows
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba is corporate Japan's top choice to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, edging out Sanae Takaichi, who strives to become the nation's first female premier, a ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido joins Glico to boost public’s appetite for deer meat
SAPPORO--With the number of Yezo sika deer on the Hokkaido rise and causing damage, the prefectural government is hoping the public acquires a taste for venison. ( read original story ...)
Katsushika 1st Tokyo ward to make school field, camping trips free for all students
The government of Tokyo's Katsushika Ward will make all expenses for field trips and school camps free at all local municipal elementary and ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
China Can Avoid Japan’s Lost Decades If It Follows Korea’s Path
Recent data showing China recorded its first contraction in bank lending to businesses and households in nearly two decades, coming after several months of weak retail sales, appeared to confirm that ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Power Company Explores Bitcoin Mining to Utilize Excess Renewable Energy
TEPCO subsidiary Agile Energy X is experimenting with Bitcoin mining to utilize excess renewable energy in Japan, aiming to prevent waste and promote green energy adoption.
Yen stablecoins are coming for the crypto market
Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse is convinced Japan will see strong demand for a yen stablecoin. He didn’t make any promises about Ripple launching one just ...