The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday cut Japan's economic growth forecast for this year due, citing temporary auto output disruptions and weak private investment in the first quarter.
3-day Japan-Pacific Islands leaders meeting opens in Tokyo
Climate change, disaster resilience, maritime security on agenda at regional meeting held every 3 years - Anadolu Ajansı ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo high school students fall ill after eating extra spicy potato chips
Many students at a senior high school in Tokyo's Ota Ward complained of feeling sick after eating the snack on Tuesday. Among them, 14 first-year students were taken to a hospital. Police said most of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake today: 4.2-magnitude tremors hit Tokyo
The temblor occurred at 10:19 pm local time (1319 GMT), measuring 3 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7, said the JMA, according to Xinhua news agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan to boost jet fuel production and imports amid tourism boom
Japan plans to increase jet fuel production and imports to address a pick up in demand from flights amid a boom in tourism, according to a draft government plan presented on Tuesday. The initiative ... ( read original story ...)
US dollar edges higher on yen after Tokyo’s likely intervention last week
THE US dollar regained some lost ground on the Japanese yen on Tuesday (Jul 16) even as traders remained wary of further intervention by Tokyo to prop up their currency after data showed they likely ... ( read original story ...)
Money launderers are increasingly turning to crypto to conceal flow of funds, Chainalysis says
The report said these criminals are using crypto because crypto is "cross-border, virtually instant, and generally inexpensive to transact." ...
Crypto is here to stay, but don’t trust its get-rich-quick persona, author says
Writer, entrepreneur, and influencer Nathaniel "Nat" Eliason sat down with ABC News to discuss his new book, "Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance." Eliason ...
Crypto is here to stay, but don’t trust its get-rich-quick persona, author says
Writer, entrepreneur, and influencer Nathaniel "Nat" Eliason sat down with ABC News to discuss his new book, "Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance." Eliason ...
Are crypto cards still a thing in 2024? Industry weighs in
Crypto cards will keep progressing to add more control and speed with self-custodial and LN features, according to Bitrefill co-founder and CEO.
ZEEKR And Geely: China Autos Q2 2024
Zeekr uses Geely platforms and factories, and holds a specific strategic position within the group. Learn why I rate ZK stock a hold.
LDP’s Hagiuda to resign as head of Tokyo chapter
I had great responsibility as the person who oversaw' the party's by-elections campaign, Hagiuda told reporters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Supreme Court ruling hits Unification Church donations
A recent Japanese Supreme Court ruling opens the door for families to seek the refund of deceased parents' donations to the Unification Church of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps up yen warnings; 6 trillion yen, 2-day intervention suspected
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan stands ready to take all possible measures to counter excessively volatile currency moves, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday, keeping ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Likely Spent Extra $13.5 Billion to Prop Up Yen Friday
Japan likely stepped into the currency market for a second straight day on Friday as it continued its battle to prop up the yen and keep speculators on the back foot. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji outmuscles Wakamotoharu to stay perfect in Nagoya
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji continued his perfect start to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament by blowing away No. 2 maegashira Wakamotoha ... ( read original story ...)