Former Japanese premier Taro Aso, now vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will travel to South Korea on Wednesday for a potential meeting with President Yoon Suk-yeol, Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese retailer Shein to open first physical store in Tokyo fashion district
TOKYO: Chinese fashion retailer Shein said on Tuesday (Nov 1) it would open its first bricks-and-mortar store in Japan this month, in a break from the company's online business model. Opening from Nov ... ( read original story ...)
Britain’s new PM is a fan of crypto. There are hopes he’ll give the industry a boost
As finance minister, Rishi Sunak was a vocal advocate of crypto and blockchain technology. Now he's prime minister.
Crypto use for child abuse images doubling every year, says watchdog
The number of websites accepting cryptocurrency as payment in exchange for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has more than doubled every year since 2018, according to a charity that combats criminal ...
Murder suspected after body found on street in Osaka business district
A man's body was found on a street here on the morning of Oct. 30 near Crystal Tower in the Osaka Business Park area, and police suspect he w ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stealth yen intervention aims for maximum impact – finance minister
Japan's currency interventions have been stealth operations in order to maximise the effects of its forays into the market, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, after the government spent ... ( read original story ...)
This Is the Most Crypto-Friendly State in the U.S.
The most crypto-friendly state in the nation is.. Nevada ? According to a 2022 SmartAssets study, this is due to Nevada's pro-crypto regulations and high number of jobs for people working in the ...
Almost Half of Gen Z Wants a Retirement Account in Crypto
Gen Z – those born between 1992 to 2012 – has the greatest desire to invest in 401(k) accounts through cryptocurrency.
Tokyo stocks edge up on earnings reports as Toyota results awaited
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher Tuesday morning on buying of issues with strong earnings results, but investors mostly took to the ... ( read original story ...)
Yen stealth intervention aimed at maximising effects, says Japan finance minister
Japan's currency interventions have been stealth operations in order to maximise effects of its forays into the market, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, after the government spent a ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Japan’s empty villages are a warning for China
Beijing should take note of the risks posed by a property bubble and demographic changes, says the Financial Times’ Leo Lewis. ( read original story ...)
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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited ("CATL") and VinFast Trading & Manufacturing Joint Stock Company ("VinFast") today announced an MOU for Global Strategic Cooperation to expand ...
With Vancouver out, which city is the frontrunner for the 2030 Winter Games, Salt Lake City or Sapporo?
Some longtime Olympic observers aren’t high on Salt Lake City’s chances of hosting the 2030 Winter Games. But a Fordham University professor says it’s not a done deal. ( read original story ...)
Osaka hospital suspends services after ransomware cyberattack
A hospital in Osaka says it has suspended non-emergency outpatient services and operations following a ransomware cyberattack on its electronic medical record system. The facility has 36 departments ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Starts Recognising Same-sex Relationships
Tokyo began issuing partnership certificates to same-sex couples who live and work in the capital on Tuesday, a long-awaited move in a country without marriage equality. The certificates allow LGBTQ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct factory growth hits 21-month low as China conditions worsen -PMI
Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its slowest pace in 21 months in October on marked declines in output and overall new orders, as exports were partly hurt by worsening conditions in China and ... ( read original story ...)