The au Jibun Bank's flash Japan manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to to 47.2 in February, compared with January's 48.0 reading. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population crisis was years in the making – and relief may be decades away
Each spring, as reliably as the changing of the seasons, Japan releases grim new population data that prompts handwringing in the press and vows by politicians to address the country’s demographic ... ( read original story ...)
Dem Touted Her Pro-Crypto Stance—Then Big Crypto Sent Her Campaign to the Moon
Julie Johnson is running for Congress in a tough Texas primary. Lucky for her, she added pro-crypto language to her website and big crypto interests got behind her.
Japan officials warn more strong tremors may strike Noto
Japan Meteorological Agency officials say seismic activity remains high in the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture two months after a major earthquake struck on New Year's Day. They warn that more ... ( read original story ...)
Dem Touted Her Pro-Crypto Stance—Then Big Crypto Sent Her Campaign to the Moon
Julie Johnson is running for Congress in a tough Texas primary. Lucky for her, she added pro-crypto language to her website and big crypto interests got behind her.
Japan’s Feb factory activity shrinks most in over 3 years on weak demand – PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank at the fastest pace in over three-and-a-half years in February, a private-sector survey showed on Friday, as weakening demand worsened the economic outlook. The final ...
Japan’s Feb factory activity shrinks most in over 3 years on weak demand – PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank at the fastest pace in over three-and-a-half years in February, a private-sector survey showed on Friday, as weakening demand worsened the economic outlook. The final ...
‘Tokyo Vice’ Star Show Kasamatsu Signs With Brookside Artist Management & CAA
Show Kasamatsu, star of Max crime drama 'Tokyo Vice,' has taken on new reps at Brookside Artist Management and CAA. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2024 outlined – “Trailblaze the World with Gaming”
The Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association has released the outline for Tokyo Game Show 2024, which will run from September 26 to 29 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. This year’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan January jobless rate unchanged at 2.4%
Japan's jobless rate stayed the same at 2.4% in January from the previous month, government data showed on Friday. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate matched economists' median forecast in a ... ( read original story ...)
Monster Hunter Bar Will Open Permanently in Osaka
Capcom and Pasela will open a permanent Monster Hunter-themed bar with PS4 Iceborne co-op booths in Osaka, Japan, in early March 2024. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Is Hitting All-Time Highs Around the World
Among the countries where bitcoin has hit new highs in local terms are economic powerhouses like China, Japan, the U.K. and India, as well as developing markets like Argentina, Turkey, and Egypt.
Studio Ghibli Park Unveils Its Wondrous Valley of Witches
The worlds of Hayao Miyazaki come to life at the Nagoya, Japan attraction, where the final phase opens March 16. ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Back. Is Inflation the Reason?
Deflation might be vanquished, but the payoff could be elusive. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Wants Some of Japan’s Newfound Market Swagger. It Might Get Japan’s Lost Decade Instead.
Japan’s episode was brought on by the collapse of a real estate bubble in the early 1990s. Naturally, China tops the watch-list as a property crisis exacerbates deflation. Germany gets mentioned as a ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin barrels to best month since 2020, Wall Street points higher after PCE
World stocks were near record highs on Thursday amid a monthly round of European and U.S. inflation data, while cryptomarkets were roaring bitcoin on to its best month in over three years. Wall Street ...