Renovation of condominiums have been completed at a complex built on the site of the Tokyo Olympics athletes' village and the units are now for sale. The buildings were shown to media on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, ASEAN to map out ‘new vision’ at Tokyo summit: government
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will map out a "new vision" of cooperation in various fields in a joint statement to be issued after a commemorative leaders' summit in Tokyo later ... ( read original story ...)
More than a decade later, Fukushima nuclear disaster clouds Japan’s clean-energy ambitions
Japan has committed to becoming carbon-neutral by 2050, but the legacy of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear catastrophe makes that goal harder to reach. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toho Acquires 25% Stake In Fifth Season; Korea’s CJ ENM Remains Majority Shareholder
Japanese studio Toho, producer of current box office hit Godzilla Minus One, is paying $225M to acquire a 25% stake in producer-distributor Fifth Season. The investment is being made through Toho’s U. ( read original story ...)
Yen tumbles after report Bank of Japan to keep negative rates this month
The yen fell against the dollar on Monday after a report indicated the Bank of Japan was unlikely to exit its negative interest rate policy at the ...
Yen Slips 1 Percent Against Dollar On Bank Of Japan Speculation
The yen fell one percent against the dollar on Monday on declining expectations that the Bank of Japan may tighten its ultra-loose monetary policy next week.
Japan PM pledges to restore trust as fundraising scandal engulfs government
Embattled Japanese premier Fumio Kishida pledged on Monday to restore trust in his government amid reports he is planning to purge ministers embroiled in a fundraising scandal that has dealt a fresh ...
Japan’s business sentiment stays positive for 3rd quarter
A Japanese government survey shows that business sentiment among major companies remained positive for the third straight quarter. The Finance Ministry says the results reflect a moderate recovery in ...
FTI Consulting Expands Corporate Finance & Restructuring Offering in Japan
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Go Matsumoto as a Senior Managing Director within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment in Tokyo. In addition, Eiji ...
Father of man who died in detention in central Japan says police ‘killed’ son
The father of a man who died while in detention in central Japan last year told the press on Dec. 7 that he thinks the police "killed" his s･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toho Buys 25 Percent Stake in Fifth Season for $225M
Under the deal, South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM will retain majority ownership of the U.S.-based TV and film producer, while Endeavor Group Holdings continues as a strategic shareholder. ( read original story ...)
Japan digital minister hints at move to make ‘My Number’ ID cards mandatory
Japanese Digital Minister Taro Kono said "there could be discussions" on making it mandatory to obtain a "My Number" individual identificatio･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
United States, Japan and South Korea Discuss North Korea’s Crypto Theft and Weapons Program
National security officials from the United States, South Korea, and Japan convened to address North Korea's cryptocurrency thefts and its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Crypto exchange HTX see outflows top $258M following exploit
The Justin Sun-linked crypto exchange HTX has witnessed $258 million in outflows in the wake of a $30 million exploit in November. Crypto investors have been moving their assets away from crypto exchange HTX (formerly known as Huobi) following a Nov. 22 exploit that saw the exchange pause its services and lose a total of ...
Are Bitcoin and Crypto-Related Assets Heading for New Highs?
Bitcoin is the undisputed leader of the cryptocurrency asset class. In a November 10 Barchart article highlighting Bitcoin, I wrote: The bullish technical break in October 2023 could lead to much higher prices for Bitcoin,
Japan: Nikkei bounces off one-month low on softer yen, Wall Street rally
JAPAN’S Nikkei share average rebounded on Monday (Dec 11) from a one-month low touched last week, after the yen pulled back from a four-month peak and Wall Street rallied on rising bets of a soft ...