Japanese airline carrier, Zipair, announced it will be offering flights from Tokyo to San Francisco for as cheap $352. viper-zero Shutterstock According to The Points Guy, the official news release ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-ad agency executive pleads not guilty in Tokyo Games bribery case
A former executive of a major Japanese advertising agency has pleaded not guilty of bribery over a sponsorship deal for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin dips below $30,000 to start the week as crypto investors refocus on economic concerns
Cryptocurrencies fell on Monday as investors put excitement from Ethereum's "Shapella" upgrade behind them and refocused on upcoming bank earnings.
Terra-Luna Founder Do Kwon Transferred $7 Million To Law Firm Just Before Coin’s Collapse That Triggered Crypto Meltdown
Do Kwon faces financial and securities fraud charges in the U.S., South Korea and Singapore for his role in the Terra-Luna collapse which wiped $40 billion from the cryptocurrency market.
Japanese CRO buys back pennystock spinout while awaiting FDA decision on migraine candidate
Months after announcing it will not take on the commercialization of its own migraine drug-device, Satsuma Pharmaceuticals has found the buyer that it’s been looking for. The sale to Japanese CRO Shin ...
Nikkei gains in longest rally in 9 months on boost from exporters, banks
TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a more than one-month high on Monday, rising for the seventh straight session, as a weaker yen lifted exporters and bank shares ...
Watson Farley & Williams hires White & Case asset finance team for Tokyo debut
UK firm follows up Seoul launch in February with new office focused on aviation and maritime finance work Top 40 UK law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has added a team of lawyers including two ...
South Korea, Japan finance heads to hold first talks since 2016
South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho tells reporters he will meet with his Japanese counterpart next month.
The Japanese government approves a IR plan in Osaka to develop large-scale MICE venues in 2029
The Japanese government approved a IR development plan submitted by Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City to develop an integrated resort with an international convention center, hotels and casino in the ... ( read original story ...)
S.Korea, US, Japan hold drills as N.Korea slams US ‘nuclear blackmail’
A view of a test launch of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Hwasong-18 at an undisclosed location in this still image of a photo used in a video released by North Korea's Kor ( read original story ...)
Japan Has Millions of Empty Houses. Want to Buy One for $25,000?
With a shrinking population and more than 10 million abandoned properties, the country is straining to match houses with curious buyers. ( read original story ...)
WFW continues Asian expansion with Tokyo opening and new hires
The company said the new office in Tokyo will be its 19th overseas as it continues to expand. The Japanese branch will be led by WFW partner Simon Collins, who is relocating from Hong Kong, and newly ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lender Amber Group Weighs Selling Japan Unit: Bloomberg
Managing partner Annabelle Huang said that despite Japan being a "high quality market ... regulations are strict." ...
A year after crypto’s crash, Philly Bitcoin believers hold on to hope
Bitcoin swelled in valuation last spring before plummeting. What would follow was blow after blow for the highly-volatile industry.
Police raid home of Japanese prime minister attack suspect as Kishida vows G7 meeting will be secure
Police have raided the home of a man suspected of throwing an explosive near Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as the leader vowed to ensure maximum security to keep global dignitaries safe ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Explosive attack targeting Japan PM Kishida an assault on free speech
An iron pipe-like device was hurled at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as he was visiting the western Japan city of Wakayama to provide support during ca･･･ ... ( read original story ...)