Japan’s Aozora Bank Ltd. became the second lender in a span of hours to surprise investors with losses tied to US commercial property, sending shares down by the limit and heightening concerns about ... ( read original story ...)
Fatigue Sets in for Japan Earthquake Survivors Facing Long Road to Recovery
Earthquake evacuee Yoshimi Tomita plays with her cat Raito after surviving an earthquake that hit on New Year’s Day, at a pet-friendly evacuation centre in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, January 31 ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin worth £1.4bn seized after ex-takeaway worker tried to buy £23m mansion, court hears
trading in diamonds and antiques in countries including Japan, Thailand and China, the prosecutor said. The pair travelled extensively throughout Europe, selling Bitcoin and buying fine jewellery, ...
Tokyo Plast Standalone December 2023 Net Sales at Rs 15.87 crore, down 3.76% Y-o-Y
Net Sales at Rs 15.87 crore in December 2023 down 3.76% from Rs. 16.49 crore in December 2022. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 0.18 crore in December 2023 up 119.72% from Rs. 0.90 crore in December 2022.
Nikkei snaps 3-day winning streak as early US rate cut hopes recede
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index snapped a three-day winning streak ... "There appears to be some (short-term) correction happening since both U.S. and Japanese stocks have rallied recently," ...
US aircraft carriers lead ‘large deck’ exercises with Japan east of Taiwan
A dozen United States and Japanese warships, including two US aircraft carriers, have been putting on a show of military might this week in the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Black smoke rising from Japan thermal power plant after explosion -NHK
An explosion was heard and black smoke was reported rising from the Taketoyo thermal power station in Aichi prefecture in central Japan, public broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
This ‘West Wing’ episode shows it’s possible for Taylor Swift to get from Tokyo to the 2024 Super Bowl
The Grammy-award winning singer has a concert on Feb. 10 in Tokyo, which means she's going to have to hustle if she wants to get to the Super Bowl, which kicks off Feb. 11 at 3:30 p.m. PT in Las Vegas ... ( read original story ...)
US Property Losses Trigger 20% Plunge in Japanese Bank Aozora
Japan’s Aozora Bank Ltd. became the second lender in a span of hours to surprise investors with losses tied to US commercial property, sending shares down by the limit and heightening concerns about ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips after Fed chair signals delay in rate cut
Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, after U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's comments doused hopes of a possible interest rate cut in March. The Nikkei tumbled 0.72% to 36,024.29 by ...
Japan steps up battle against pollen season to help hay fever sufferers breathe easier
An unseasonably warm winter has resulted in cedar trees releasing pollen earlier than usual, say weather forecasting companies. ( read original story ...)
Popular craft beer brand shuts down; no bankruptcy plans yet
Craft breweries had a rough year in 2023, which has carried over into 2024. Several craft beer companies filed for Chapter 11 protection last year, forcing some to close down permanently, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Pig café in Japan drawing dozens of curious diners who want to snuggle with swine
Harajuku's Mipig Café is one of 10 cafés in Japan that allow you to pay to cuddle, pet and spend time with miniature pigs. Here's a look inside. ( read original story ...)
The US Wants to Know How Much Electricity Crypto Miners Use
The mining of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies uses more electricity than some countries. Is all that demand raising your power bill?
The IPO window is reopening — here’s what startups need to know
He currently serves as Senior Managing Director at CBIZ ARC Consulting, where he leads multiple engagement teams and provides technical expertise to pre-IPO and public companies across various ...
Yokohama Rubber’s Latest Seminar Supports Thai Farmers
Yokohama Rubber Co., in collaboration with the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) Surat Thani branch, recently conduc ... ( read original story ...)