A jailed trader accused of stealing $110 million on the Mango Markets exchange faces a criminal trial this week that will test the reach of a US crackdown on cryptocurrencies.
IPO activity ‘lukewarm’ in Southeast Asia with 38 deals raising US$1.0 bil in 1Q2024: EY
The Americas, on the other hand, saw strong IPO activity with 52 deals raising US$8.4 billion in proceeds in 1Q2024, up 21% and 178% y-o-y. Each of the top seven deals during the period raised over ...
Mitsubishi Electric to transfer Nagoya Works to Hitachi
Mitsubishi Electric will transfer its Nagoya Works distribution transformer business to Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems. ( read original story ...)
2025 Osaka Expo’s controversial ‘Ring’ building in spotlight
With the start of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, just over a year away, organizers say one of the event's centerpieces is nearing completion. Media crews were invited to see the 80 ... ( read original story ...)
300 people protest in Tokyo against Israel’s bloody invasion of Gaza as war enters 7th month
Demonstrators gathered in front of the prime minister's office here on April 7 to mark six months since the start of the Israel-Hamas war and･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo starts ride-hailing service — but it may not be what you expect
The apps Go, Uber, S.Ride and Didi can all be used to hail private drivers alongside taxis during specific times of the day. ( read original story ...)
Lufthansa Group celebrates 55 years connecting Osaka with Germany
With a tradition that extends more than five decades, Lufthansa Group celebrates 55 years connecting Japan’s Kansai region with Germany. Described by many as the cultural center and the historical ... ( read original story ...)
5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Japan
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Miyazaki prefecture in southwestern Japan on Monday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Eastern Coast Shaken by Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake, Triggers Tsunami Warnings Across the Region
A n earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan on April 3, unleashing tremors felt island-wide and collapsing buildings in the city of Hualien. The US Geological Survey ... ( read original story ...)
5 Best Cheap Crypto to Buy Now Under 1 Dollar April 7
The crypto market showcases mixed market signals, with a 2.38% increase in market cap. In contrast, the trading volume has taken a 16% dip, suggesting investors are pushed to HODL given the impending ...
Crypto Headlines Of The Week: Bitcoin, Binance, & Pre-Halving Corrections Ignite Frenzy
The crypto realm concludes yet another week, with BTC, ETH, XRP, DOGE, and SHIB, among many others, witnessing a strong correction in prices. Binance additionally garners significant attention.
Japan’s Nikkei rises as investors scoop up beaten-down stocks
Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Monday as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks on the dip, with risk sentiment running high after markets caught the tailwind from a bounce on Wall Street.
Japan’s real wages fall for 23rd straight month, dampening Bank of Japan’s hopes for ‘virtuous cycle’
The data comes after Japan's unions secured the highest wage increases in 33 years. But those pay hikes benefit only a fraction of Japan's workers.
Japan’s service-sector mood slumps, clouds BOJ rate hike path
Japan's service-sector sentiment fell in March as rising living costs and bad weather weighed on consumption, a government survey showed, heightening uncertainty on how soon the central bank can raise ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japan FX tsar says yen weakening could trigger intervention at ‘any time’
Japanese authorities could intervene in the foreign exchange market to stem sharp falls in the yen “at any time” if its moves are excessive enough to warrant such action, a former top currency ... ( read original story ...)
UBS JV to acquire Credit Suisse Japan wealth management business
UBS said on Monday its Japanese wealth management joint venture with SuMi TRUST Wealth Management Co, will acquire Credit Suisse's wealth management business in Japan following the Swiss bank's ... ( read original story ...)