Japanese retail sales rose for a ninth straight month in November, data showed on Tuesday, as the lifting of COVID-19 border controls and the government's domestic travel subsidy helped consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese fintech leader Smartpay first to launch the next phase of digital consumer finance through open banking
Japan-based fintech Smartpay has launched Smartpay Bank Direct, the country's first digital consumer finance service that allows customers to pay for online installment purchases straight from their ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama gov’t employee used work computer to play games for 275 hrs
An employee at the municipal government here has been disciplined for using a work computer to play games for a total of 275 hours, the ci ... ( read original story ...)
Suspect in murder of 3 people north of Tokyo once involved in filmmaking
A 40-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering three people in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, had once been involved in filmmaking, it has ( read original story ...)
Egg wholesale prices in Tokyo hit record high in December
Japan's egg prices are rising, mainly due to higher hen feed costs and the spread of bird flu in the country. A subsidiary of the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations says the average wholesale price in December of medium-size eggs in Tokyo was 284 yen per kilogram, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Nikkei hits one-week high as retailers soar
JAPAN’S Nikkei index touched a one-week high on Tuesday, as retailers soared after Takashimaya boosted its profit outlook and amid hopes for a return of big-spending Chinese tourists. Travel shares also rallied. ( read original story ...)
Japan reconstruction minister quits amid election law violation allegations
Japanese reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba tendered his resignation to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday, marking the fourth minister to be let go since Kishida created his cabinet in August. ( read original story ...)
Japan to require negative COVID test upon arrival for Chinese travellers -FNN
Japan will require a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival for travellers from China due to the rapid spread of the virus in the country, Japan's FNN reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow in Japan kills at least 17, injures dozens
Heavy snowfall in northern Japan and other parts of the country killed at least 17 people and injured more than 90 others over the Christmas weekend, authorities said. An official with Japan’s Fire ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to Reinstate Ex-Reconstruction Minister Watanabe, Sack Incumbent -Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will reinstate former reconstruction minister Hiromichi Watanabe to replace incumbent Kenya Akiba, whom he plans to sack on Tuesday, Kyodo News reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki: Will continue to strive for the FY2025 main balance target
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said in a statement on Tuesday that “we will continue to strive for the fiscal year 2025 main balance target. His comment comes after Japanese Prime Minister ...
Asia Album: Japanese celebrate Christmas, New Year in Tokyo
This photo taken on Dec. 26, 2022 shows a shopwindow with rabbit decorations to welcome the Year of the Rabbit in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan. (Xinhua/) TOKYO, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- In the festive season, the Japanese people flocked to the streets of Tokyo to celebrate Christmas and the coming New Year, ( read original story ...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Ho Ho Holds Near $16.9K
ALSO: CoinDesk columnist David Z. Morris considers one of the few upsides to the debacles that have deeply wounded the crypto industry in 2022.
Will Japan’s Easing Of Stablecoin Regulations Boost Cryptocurrency Trading, International Remittances?
The Japanese government is reviewing significant cryptocurrency regulations related to the use of stablecoins like Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) and USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC), according to a report.
No. 5 scam of 2022 – crypto scam
WGAL's Brian Roche is counting down the top scams of 2022, and the crypto scam is in the No. 5 spot. ABC News ...
Asia markets set to trade lower; China says it will end quarantine for inbound travelers
China officially said it will end quarantine for inbound travelers — symbolizing an end to its zero-Covid policy that it's held for nearly three years.