Investors brace for a slew of economic data this week, including China's November factory activity numbers and inflation readings from Japan and Australia.
New crypto front emerges in Israel’s militant financing fight
A new front has emerged in Israel's fight against the funding of Iran-backed militant groups from Hamas to Hezbollah: A fast-growing crypto network called Tron. Quicker and cheaper than its larger ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.62%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Services sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.62%. The best ...
Japan, UK Discussed Global Inflation, Volatile FX, Financial Markets
TOKYO (Reuters) - Top finance officials from Japan and Britain exchanged views and analysis on current global and domestic economic challenges such as elevated inflation and volatile currency and ...
S&P Global Ratings affirms Osaka Gas at “AA-” (Local Currency LT credit rating); outlook negative
S&P Global Ratings affirmed the "AA-" Local Currency LT credit rating of Osaka Gas on November 23, 2023. The outlook is negative. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall as gains locked in
TOKYO, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Monday, with early gains erased as investors sold stocks to pocket profits. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Government launches center of exchange between entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders
On Monday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a kick-off event to celebrate the opening of Tokyo Innovation Base or TiB for short, a center of exchange between entrepreneurs and other ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks turn lower as China property stocks plunge
PPI Services for October +2.3% y/y (expected +2.1%) China (SHCOMP) -0.42%. China's industrial profits continues to shrink in ... ( read original story ...)
Circle Signs MoU With SBI Holdings to Expand USDC Circulation in Japan
Circle has partnered with financial services firm SBI Holdings to facilitate the strategic expansion of USDC into the Japanese market.
Can We Please Stop The Crypto Investor Madness Now
With the number of regulatory pile-ons, scams, convictions, jail time, and value crashes, there seems enough evidence to say that crypto ‘investments’ aren’t a wise move.
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower on caution ahead of US inflation data
Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data, prompting them to sell stocks to lock in profits. The Nikkei index fell 0.53% to close at ...
Bank of Japan will take a ‘gradual and phased’ approach in normalizing monetary policy
Kei Okamura of Neuberger Berman thinks Bank of Japan Governor Ueda will be "quite cautious" in monetary policy decisions.
Japanese bank chief Jun Ohta dies aged 65
Jun Ohta, the chief executive of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and the driving force behind the bank’s recent wave of expansion in the US and south-east Asia, has died at the age of 65.
Tokyo stocks fall on weak Asian shares, firming yen
Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday with initial gains were erased as sentiment was dampened by falls on other Asian markets and a strong ... ( read original story ...)
BP enters Japan’s power retail market
BP said on Monday it has entered Japan's power market after receiving approval from the industry ministry to operate as a retail electricity provider. ( read original story ...)
Osaka student entrepreneur founds company to help English learners, quash gender inequality
A student-founded education startup has been launched to meet increased demand for English skills ahead of the 2025 World Expo in this west J ... ( read original story ...)