Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has said while visiting Tokyo that he hopes to forge “trusted supply chain relationships” with U.S. allies and friends to create supply chains that are not China-dependent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cosmo to keep current refining capacity at least until 2030
Cosmo Energy Holdings Co Ltd plans to keep the current refining capacity at least until 2030 despite an expected fall in gasoline demand in Japan due to aging population and higher sales of electric ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ex-regulator head warns against excess regulation aimed at stopping digital bank runs
Financial authorities must be mindful of the risk of excessive regulation aimed at preventing digital bank runs caused by online rumours and speculation, said the former commissioner of Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan restaurant industry delegation visits Hong Kong
Representatives of Japan's dining industry have been pitching for business in Hong Kong, one of the biggest importers of Japanese food. ( read original story ...)
2025 World Expo in Osaka ticket prices may see over 30% hike
Ticket prices for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, may see a hike of more than 30 percent from 6,000 yen to 8,000 y ... ( read original story ...)
In charts: the challenges for Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Bank of Japan news every morning. Since taking over as the Bank of Japan’s governor this month, Kazuo Ueda has carefully signalled ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong SFC to Issue Crypto Exchange License Guidelines in May
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission plans to shed more light on the city’s evolving cryptocurrency framework next month.
Legoland Discovery Center in Osaka Guide: Enjoy the World of Lego at a Fun Indoor Facility
Legoland Discovery Center Osaka is a perfect place to enjoy fun-filled family activities in Osaka. Located in the Tempozan Marketplace, right next to Kaiyukan, one of the largest aquariums in the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets mostly fall as new Bank of Japan chief chairs first policy meeting
Asia-Pacific market were largely lower on Thursday as investors focus on the Bank of Japan’s first policy meeting led by new BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda. ( read original story ...)
Park Hyatt Tokyo to close in 2024 for major upgrades
Park Hyatt Tokyo on Wednesday announced plans for a renewal of its guest rooms and facilities starting in spring 2024. The hotel will suspend operations from May 7, 2024, and is slated to reopen in ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin reverses lower after briefly topping $30,000 again
Bitcoin jumped as much as about 8% on Wednesday as First Republic woes reignited concerns over the health of U.S. banks.
Asia markets to fall as new Bank of Japan chief chairs first policy meeting
Asia-Pacific markets are set to fall on Thursday as investors focus on the Bank of Japan’s first policy meeting led by new BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda. Ueda is expected to maintain the ultra loose ...
Great Kanto quake documentary unearths Japan’s 1st “disaster footage”
With this year marking the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake, a documentary film is being produced focusing on three ca ... ( read original story ...)
Teacher moonlighting as bar host arrested in Nagoya
Wanna go to a host bar?” That was the question a host in his 20s asked a woman as she was walking down the street in an entertainment district of Nagoya. Unbeknown to him, the woman was actually a ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin jumps 8% as First Republic woes reignite concern over health of U.S. banking
Just as worries about the banking sector seemed to fade, new troubles at First Republic could be helping drive crypto price action again.
Bitcoin surges 9% toward key level of $30,000 as crypto market rallies amid fresh banking sector fears
"[Investors are] signaling risk-on sentiment, as they anticipate a potential softer Fed policy and liquidity injections surrounding First Republic." ...