Japan’s Nikkei index hit a 15-month low on Friday as global markets remain on edge following reports of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant set on fire amid an intensifying war between Ukraine and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to amend traffic laws to promote self-driving vehicles-Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government plans to amend traffic laws to allow level four autonomous vehicles to drive on some roads and will ask lawmakers to approve the change as early as this month, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei drops more than 2% as Asia stocks slide after reports of smoke at Ukraine nuclear power plant
The Nikkei 225 in Japan slipped 2.36% while the Topix index shed 1.83%. South Korea's Kospi dipped 1.27%. Over in Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 shed 1.41%. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveil steps to boost oil subsidy, back small firms
Japan unveiled on Friday a package of steps to help small and midsize firms cope with surging global fuel prices amid the Ukraine crisis, with an increased subsidy ceiling on oil and the extension of ... ( read original story ...)
Hillary Clinton Pressures Crypto Exchanges to Block Russian Users
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton turned the pressure up on cryptocurrency exchanges that have not banned Russian users from their platforms following the invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t-backed bank to review businesses with Russia over Ukraine
The head of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation said Thursday that the government-owned lender has no choice but to review b ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Unemployment Edges Up Amid Record Covid Wave
Japan’s unemployment rate edged up in January as renewed restrictions hit activity during a record wave of Covid-19 infections. Most Read from BloombergUkraine Update: Ukrainians in U.S. to Receive ... ( read original story ...)
“She’s very motivated”: Davenport on why unseeded Osaka could be the biggest threat at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka was unseeded and ranked No. 44 when she first lifted the Indian Wells trophy in 2018. Four years later, she has the chance to come full circle at the site of her breakthrough. ( read original story ...)
Anonymous visitor to Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum leaves a special gift for Totoro at the ticket booth
When entering the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, visitors are greeted by a giant plush Totoro sitting behind the ticket booth. On Wednesday, the Ghibli Museum tweeted that an unknown visitor had secretly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Unemployment Edges Up in January Amid Record Covid Wave
Japan’s unemployment rate edged up in January as renewed restrictions hit activity during a record wave of Covid-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jan jobless rate rises, job availability hits 21-month-high
Japan's jobless rate rose to 2.8% and a gauge of job availability grew to a 21-month-high in January, government data showed on Friday. The mixed data came as firms in the world's third-largest ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Legs And Abs Are Ultra-Toned In Shorts And A Crop Top On IG
Naomi Osaka is celebrating a huge collaboration in a new Instagram post. The 24-year-old tennis star posed in front of a Fortnite-themed wall in a pink crop top and black shorts that showed off ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Bright Pink Hair Is an Instant Serotonin Boost
Naomi Osaka's just posted on Instagram with a bright pink hair color. See the tennis star's new hairstyle look up close, here. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM signals more sanctions on Russia, braces for price rises at home
Japan's prime minister indicated on Thursday that the country will impose more sanctions on Russia including a possible airspace ban, and he promised support for Japanese households and companies over ... ( read original story ...)
After 20 Years, Xbox Console Sales Only Hit 2.3 Million in Japan
On the 20th anniversary of its launch in Japan, Xbox console sales total 2.3 million, which is quite a paltry number across generations. ( read original story ...)
Could Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Send Crypto, Bitcoin Prices Higher?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies centerstage as people look for ways to donate funds. There was a time when cryptocurrency was often associated with the dark ... ( read original story ...)