A death threat has been sent to the election office of Renho, a candidate in the July 7 Tokyo gubernatorial election, investigative sources said Monday. A lawyer for Renho, a former member of the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hamster’ crypto craze has taken Iran. It highlights economic malaise ahead of presidential election
Cab drivers and bikers at red lights in June in Tehran tap away furiously on their mobile phones, ignoring police officers ...
Japan’s Nikkei squeezes out gains in choppy session
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average eked out gains on Monday after a mixed session on Wall Street last Friday, ...
Japan orders compliance improvements at MUFG bank and securities tie-ups with Morgan Stanley
Japan's banking regulator on Monday ordered the banking and securities units of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) to improve compliance measures after the securities watchdog found multiple ... ( read original story ...)
Interpreting ‘joiners’ bring together tourists, locals in Osaka
OSAKA--Specialized tours are guiding overseas visitors to some of Osaka’s hidden gems for eating and drinking while allowing them to mingle with the locals. ( read original story ...)
Japan hands business improvement orders to MUFG bank and securities tie-ups with Morgan Stanley
Japan's banking regulator handed business improvement orders on Monday to the banking and securities units of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group after Japan's securities watchdog found multiple breaches ... ( read original story ...)
Popular museum in Japan’s quake-hit region fully reopens
A popular Japanese museum in the city of Kanazawa has fully reopened nearly six months after a major earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day. ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea Are Fighting Over an App at a Tense Time
By River Akira Davis Reporting from Tokyo A joint venture set up in 2019 by two top Japanese and South Korean companies was hailed as a beacon of cooperation amid strained diplomatic relations. ( read original story ...)
MUFG Penalized by Japan’s Financial Regulator for Client Breach
Japan’s financial regulator penalized Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.’s flagship banking unit and two joint ventures for violating client confidentiality rules, Kyodo News reported. Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police warn political group leader over posters unrelated to election
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police have warned the head of a political group over inappropriate posters placed on a campaign board for the Tokyo gubernatorial election. Investigators told NHK that 24 ... ( read original story ...)
Sam Kendricks wins Trials vault, still angry about Tokyo controversy
Noah Lyles capped the night with a 9.83 victory in the 100 meter final, the first step toward his goal of winning four gold medals in Paris. ( read original story ...)
Time to ‘Redefine’ Crypto, Say Key Japan Lawmakers
Top Japanese lawmakers say it is time for the country to “redefine” crypto and its approach to regulation, amid growing pressure to reform.
MUFG Is Penalized by Japan’s Financial Regulator, Kyodo Says
Japan’s financial regulator penalized Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.’s flagship banking unit and two joint ventures for violating client confidentiality rules, Kyodo News reported. Most Read from ...
Bank of Japan debated need for timely rate hike at June meeting, summary shows
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) debated in June the chance of a near-term interest rate hike with one policymaker calling for an increase without delay to address risks of inflation overshooting expectations, ...
Tokyo stocks trade higher, helped by cheaper yen
TOKYO, Japan — Tokyo shares edged higher on Monday, supported by a cheaper yen against the dollar following falls on Wall Street and losses in early trade for the key Nikkei index. The benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns against rapid FX moves, reiterates readiness for action
Japan is always ready to take action against excessive market moves, Tokyo's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Monday, as the yen fell close to 160 to the dollar, raising market caution about ... ( read original story ...)