The Bank of Japan may take monetary policy action if yen falls affect prices significantly, governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday, offering the strongest hint to date the currency's relentless ...
Tokyo ranked among the most affordable holiday destinations of 2024
That said, Tokyo has a reputation for being one of the most cost-effective destinations even before the recent economic frenzy, so you can keep looking forward to plenty of good bargains for your ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on tech falls, Toyota earnings in focus
Tokyo stocks opened lower Wednesday as technology shares tracked overnight declines of their U.S. counterparts, while investors waite ... ( read original story ...)
Why too many homes and not enough people is a problem for Japan
The number of vacant houses in Japan has surged to a record high of nine million – more than enough for each person in New York City – as the east Asian country continues to struggle with its ever-declining population. ( read original story ...)
Japan blocks overcrowded selfie spot, bans tourists from traditional areas to cope with explosion of travellers
Visitor numbers are up more than 10 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels with a combination of a weak yen, the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions and "revenge travel" making Japan one of the world's hottest destinations. ( read original story ...)
What should the Bank of Japan do with its huge stock portfolio?
The central bank has called time on its ETF buying but has yet to to say what it will do with its massive investments ...
Japan ready to respond to excessive FX volatility, says finance minister
TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday authorities were ready to respond to excessively volatile moves in the exchange-rate market. "It's desirable for ...
Nomura targets 20% revenue growth from global markets business
Nomura Holdings Inc is targeting 20% revenue gains for its global markets unit over the next few years as the Japanese brokerage moves past the Archegos Capital Management scandal with new initiatives ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tour of lies’ stretches imagination in Tokyo’s Asakusa
On a busy afternoon in Tokyo's Asakusa district, a tour guide leads a small group to a sidewalk outside a branch of clothing chain Un ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood’s SEC battle asks if crypto is a security. The answer could change how we trade.
On Monday, Robinhood HOOD, +1.18% revealed that its crypto business received a Wells notice from the SEC. This notice follows a longer SEC investigation, and is meant to inform Robinhood that the agency has gathered evidence against potential infractions and give the company a chance to respond.
Crypto? AI? Internet co-creator Robert Kahn already did it… decades ago
Robert Kahn has been a consistent presence on the Internet since its creation — obviously, since he was its co-creator. But like many tech pioneers his resumé is longer than that and in fact his work prefigured such ostensibly modern ideas as AI agents ...
Revolut expands crypto push with UK trading platform
With over 40 million users, Revolut is one of the world’s largest fintech companies, and is positioning the exchange to compete with large crypto incumbents like Coinbase and Bi
Former NFL Star Rob Gronkowski to Pay $1.9M to Settle Crypto Investor Suit
May 29-31, 2024 - Austin, TexasThe biggest and most established global hub for everything crypto, blockchain and Web3.Register Now Former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski will pay $1.9 million to settle claims brought ...
Abandoned homes will be a big part of Japan’s future
Statistics reveal a significant increase in vacant and abandoned homes, with projections indicating a further rise unless addressed. ( read original story ...)
Economic desperation drives 500,000 Argentinians to Sam Altman’s Worldcoin crypto project
Skyrocketing inflation and high unemployment have sent half a million people in Argentina to Worldcoin's Palantír-like Orbs. The company says the iris-scanning technology can establish an ...
SECs Gensler slams media for ‘outsized’ focus on crypto
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler denied allegations that he is overly focused on the crypto industry in a Tuesday ...