Japan will implement the travel rule, mandating the sharing of information on crypto transfers between financial institutions.
Tokyo ‘hosed down with demand’ but pricing sparks debate
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government priced a dollar bond on Tuesday at a level that divided opinion in the market. Tokyo was looking for a modest $500m three year deal and capped the size from the start ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo should search its soul for sowing discord: China Daily editorial
After Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned Japanese Ambassador to China Hideo Tarumi and lodged solemn representations over the G7 Hiroshima Summit hyping up China-related issues on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms invest $72m in floating nuclear plant project
TOKYO: About a dozen Japanese companies, including major shipbuilders, have invested a total of about 10 billion yen (US$72 million) in a British start-up developing floating offshore nuclear power ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Uniqlo to exit Russia, paving way for sale of business – newspaper
(Reuters) -Japanese brand Uniqlo has decided to leave Russia after suspending its operation there last year, paving the way for a sale of the business, the Izvestia newspaper cited Russia's deputy ... ( read original story ...)
OMA’s Inaugural Tower in Tokyo: Toranomon Hills Station Tower to Open in the Fall of 2023
Discover the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, OMA's inaugural tower in Tokyo and Japan, designed by Shohei Shigematsu and OMA New York. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Close Lower On US Debt Ceiling Talks
Tokyo shares closed lower Wednesday as the market came under pressure on uncertainty over US debt ceiling negotiations, which saw Wall Street end on a down note overnight. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs backs Japan’s biggest taxi app with $1 billion valuation
Goldman Sachs invested in Go Inc., Japan's biggest ride-hailing app, in a funding round which values the startup at $1 billion, the company announced on Wednesday. The U.S. investment bank invested 10 billion Japanese yen ($72. ( read original story ...)
How Pennsylvania Politics Are Shaking Up The State’s Crypto Scene
New state bill brought by prominent Democrat would impose a moratorium on new crypto mining operations, modeled after New York state law.
Japan’s new crypto regulations, what you need to know before June 1st
The Japanese parliament has recently decided to implement stricter Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures starting from June 1st. This move comes as a response to the international financial watchdog, ...
Osaka Pref. assemblyman refuses to resign over reported harassment of female colleague
A member of the Osaka Prefectural Assembly on May 23 refused to resign after reports surfaced of his alleged harassment of a junior party mem ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rakuten Set to Raise $2.18 Billion Through Share Issue
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese e-commerce and fintech conglomerate Rakuten Group Inc will raise up to 294.2 billion yen ($2.18 billion) by issuing new shares, it said on Wednesday as it works to offset the financial impact of losses at its mobile business. ( read original story ...)
US money market fund assets hit record highs despite debt-ceiling fears
A picture illustration shows U.S. 100 dollar bank notes taken in Tokyo August 2, 2011. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crypto anti-money laundering measures to start in June: Report
Japan will reportedly enforce stricter anti-money laundering (AML) measures on crypto transactions from June 1.
Tech Layoffs: Alibaba’s cloud unit initiates job cuts of 7% workforce ahead of IPO
Alibaba disclosed its plans to list and raise funds for four of its business units, including its logistics division called Cainiao ...
Japan to check ‘My Number’ IDs of 54 mil. bank accounts after several wrong links found
Japanese Digital Minister Taro Kono announced on May 23 that the Digital Agency will check all bank account information that has been linked ･･･ ...