The lender said it would have its first loss in 15 years because of bad loans tied to US office property. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Move over China! Japanese investors head to Dalal Street with big money
In contrast, flows into Chinese shares dropped the most among 14 emerging markets that are covered by Japan’s data on international investment positions. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s comeback continues against qualifier Danielle Collins in Abu Dhabi first round
Collins, a former Grand Slam finalist, is Osaka's third high-profile early opponent in as many tournaments in her return from maternity leave. ( read original story ...)
I left the US at 17 to finish high school in rural Japan. The bold decision helped me build my dream life in Tokyo years later.
"Thanks to that experience, 10 years later, I am living and working in Tokyo." ( read original story ...)
Investor Chris Burniske Says Crypto Correction Most Likely Scenario Moving Forward – Here’s Why
Venture capitalist and crypto investor Chris Burniske says that downward chop is the most likely scenario for digital assets in the next market phase.
Bitcoin Ends the Week Higher; New Developments in FTX Hack Mystery
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including the U.S. federal government charging three people with a yearslong phone hacking conspiracy that culminated in the infamous theft of $400 million from FTX.
Taylor Swift can ‘comfortably’ get from Tokyo to the Super Bowl, Japanese Embassy says
It has confirmed in a statement that the singer could "wow Japanese audiences and still make it to Las Vegas to support the Chiefs." ... ( read original story ...)
‘What’s next’ as China’s Pacific island diplomatic wins mount?
After Nauru's diplomatic switch from Taipei, experts watch for shifts in regional security, balance of power But as Beijing seeks to expand its foothold in the region, the path ahead is not ...
Russia, Saudi Arabia, Agree to OPEC Oil Cut Extension
Speaking after talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, Putin told a news conference the deal would be extended in its current form, and with the same ...
Japan’s Asian Cup Exit Sparks Wider Questions Ahead Of N. Korea Trip
Japan's premature Asian Cup exit and the nature of it has triggered deeper introspection about the state of the national side, with a daunting trip to North Korea for World Cup qualifying in a matter ...
Richmond restaurant owners to city leaders: ‘We want our money back!’
The Virginia Restaurant Association said the City of Richmond has accrued at least $2 million in unfair or incorrect meals tax late fees against at least 30 businesses over the years.
Data centre S-Reits positive about riding AI wave
THE exponential progress of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is expected to create unprecedented demand for global data centres, noted JLL in its Data Centers 2024 Global Outlook. ( read original story ...)
For Japan, earthquakes are an existential matter
I’m still not able to process these emotions.” Aoki says ground displacement of similar scale — or perhaps even larger — was detected during the 1999 Jiji Earthquake that slammed Taiwan. In Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival opens with all COVID restrictions removed
Sapporo Snow Festival opened in the capital of Hokkaido on Sunday without any novel coronavirus-related restrictions for the first time in four years. The 74th festival, one of the country's biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival opens with food areas coming back
Set to run until Feb. 11, this year's festival features a total of 196 snow and ice sculptures at three venues. ( read original story ...)
Hit-and-run on electric scooter leaves 1 seriously injured in Japan’s Nagoya
TOKYO, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- In a hit-and-run incident in the Japanese city of Nagoya, a man suffered severe injuries after being hit by an electric kickboard, according to local police. ( read original story ...)