SBI Global Asset Management Co. plans to target retail investors with two new mutual funds for Japanese government bonds, a rare launch that shows activity revving up as the central bank loosens its grip on yield control. ( read original story ...)
In Japan’s neighbors, fear and frustration are being shared over radioactive water release
Public fears and frustrations are being shared in Japan's neighboring countries about the release of treated radioactive wastewater from a crippled nuclear power plant Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Begins Releasing Treated Radioactive Water at Fukushima
The nuclear plant failed 12 years ago in an earthquake and tsunami, and officials say they have run out of space to store water used to cool the ruined reactors. ( read original story ...)
Japan expects big hit from Hong Kong ban on most of its seafood
Japan expects a "significant" impact from seafood import ban by Hong Kong and Macau due to the upcoming release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, an official from the Ministry of Agriculture, ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines is the best airline in the world, according to a recent study — see the list of the top 10 airlines
Japan Airlines was crowned the best airline in the world. Singapore Airlines, another airline from Asia, was ranked in second place. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s water rush finally opens Pandora’s box: China Daily editorial
时间：2023-08-23 21:14:56 来源：chinadaily.com.cn An aerial view shows the storage tanks for treated water at the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma town, Fukushima pref ( read original story ...)
SEC Crackdown Spurs Bitstamp to Stop US Crypto Staking Service
Bitstamp, one of the oldest digital-asset exchanges, will discontinue staking services in the US amid a crackdown on the product by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SoftBank’s $60 Billion-Plus IPO Challenges Masayoshi Son’s ‘Crazy’ Talk
It’s not clear what Masayoshi Son’s real investment vision is these days. That’s a question that no one particular IPO can answer for SoftBank or its investors.
Japan’s Nikkei set for fourth session of gains as Nvidia lifts chip shares
Japan's Nikkei share average headed for a fourth straight session of gains on Thursday, the longest streak since mid-June, as U.S. chip designer Nvidia's record financial results lifted Japanese tech ...
The Fukushima nuclear plant is ready to release radioactive wastewater into sea later Thursday
The release will begin more than 12 years after the meltdowns of three reactors at the plant that was heavily damaged by the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan's northeastern coast on March 11, 2011. Radioactive water — both seeping ... ( read original story ...)
Legislators with disabilities request elevator be installed to Nagoya Castle’s top floor
A group of legislators with disabilities requested on Aug. 21 that Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura consider installing an elevator going up to･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on chip shares, Fed chair speech eyed
Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning, as semiconductor-related shares gained following positive earnings from U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp., but the upside was capped by caution ahead of a speech by the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Yen Makes a U-Turn, Will USD/JPY Extend Lower from Here?
The Japanese Yen has made a U-turn against the US Dollar. With a Double Top in focus on the 4-hour chart, is this the beginning of a broader USD/JPY reversal?
Japan Exchange Group CEO Yamaji flags economic side effects of “too weak Yen”
Hiromi Yamaji, Chief Executive Officer of Japan Exchange Group Inc. criticized the weaker Yen while citing the receding benefits of the softer currency.
Crypto market bounces off recent sell-off, bitcoin rises to $26,500
Bitcoin rose more than 2% to $26,517.09. The cryptocurrency has been hovering around the $26,000 level since breaking below it suddenly late last week and posted its worst week since May. Ether added more than 3% to trade at $1,
Binance.US turns to crypto startup MoonPay after U.S. banks sever ties: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.