Unlike people in the US, where the SBF trial is just one more episode in the prolonged crypto winter, those in Hong Kong were feeling much more optimistic about all things Web3. The city’s top official, Chief Executive John Lee, was there to discuss ...
What You Should Know To Get Started Investing In ETFs (And Why)
In the 1990s, investors talked about mutual funds. In the 2000s, they talked about index funds. And since 2010, investors have been all-in on exchange traded funds, or ETFs. ETFs are a package that has proven appeal for investors.
Magnificent wooden canopy to be symbol of 2025 Osaka Expo
OSAKA--A ring-shaped wooden roof with a circumference of 2 kilometers will be erected using traditional techniques at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo. The canopy, which will protect visitors to ...
IPO No Go: All Four Recent Blockbuster Debuts Are Now Trading Below Debut Price
Shares of automated marketing firm Klaviyo closed below their initial public offering price for the first time in the stock’s brief history, becoming the latest high-profile IPO to fall flat in ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.26%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Fishery, Banking and Marine Transport sectors led shares lower.At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.26%.The best ...
Foreigners’ bank accounts used in fraud in Japan triple since 2020
Police in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, have reported a surge in the misuse of bank and other accounts held by foreign nationals in phone scams, nearly tripling over the past three years.
$463 mil. in unsecured COVID loans in Japan irrecoverable, total may hit $6.64 bil.
A total of 69.7 billion yen (about $463 million) in unsecured financial assistance provided by government-affiliated financial institutions t･･･ ...
Women’s group to join Japan shrine festival featuring near-naked men
A group of local women is expected to join the bamboo grass offering ritual of the Hadaka Matsuri, or naked festival, held every February at･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair returns to Nagoya and increases flights for winter 2024
Finnair presents its schedule for 2024 by reactivating a non-stop service to Japan and increasing frequencies on several European routes. The schedule also feat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Gas Storage Rebounds Amid Record November Heat in Tokyo
Japan’s gas inventories are rapidly refilling as record-warm autumn weather reduces the need to heat homes and offices. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game ‘The Legend of Zelda’
Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda.” The Japanese maker behind the Super Mario franchise said Wednesday said it's financing the movie with Sony Pictures Entertainment. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Megabank Mitsubishi UFJ Teams up with Crypto Exchange for Stablecoin Project
The Japanese banking giant Mitsubishi UFJ will join forces with one of the nation’s biggest crypto exchanges for a new stablecoin offering.
Tokyo stocks end down on weak energy, banking issues
Tokyo stocks ended lower Wednesday, led by selling of energy-linked and banking stocks on a fall in oil futures and long-term interes ( read original story ...)
New island emerges after underwater volcano eruption south of Tokyo
A small new island has emerged near Iwoto Island, about 1,200 kilometers south of Tokyo, following underwater volcanic eruptions occu ( read original story ...)
Unification Church in Japan offers to set aside up to $67 million in a compensation fund
The Unification Church’s Japanese branch has announced plans to set aside a fund up to 10 billion yen ($67 million) to cover possible compensation for people seeking damages they say were caused by the group’s manipulative fundraising tactics. ( read original story ...)
Eddie Jones interested in Japan job but says no offer yet: reports
Eddie Jones would "definitely be interested" in coaching Japan but has yet to receive an offer, Japanese media quoted the former England and Australia boss as saying. "I've had no offer, let's be ... ( read original story ...)