Tokyo, March 8 (Jiji Press)--Tokyo reported 8,925 new cases of novel coronavirus infection Tuesday, down by 2,888 from a week before, with the daily count standing below 10,000 for the third straight ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Japan slaps more sanctions on Russians
The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: TOKYO — Japan says it has suspended the assets of 32 more Russian and Belarusian individuals as part of international sanctions against Russia. The ... ( read original story ...)
Top-10 Female Influential Figure in Crypto Industry
A sizable proportion of women believe that financial freedom is critical to their well-being. However, when we look across the cryptocurrency industry, we see that women make up a small percentage of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Tip: Simple mistake costs man $120K – Don’t let it happen to you
Cryptocurrency is a big target for scammers and hackers. All it takes is a simple mistake to lose it all. Here's how to protect your finances. ( read original story ...)
SBI Sumishin Net Bank to postpone $1.2 billion IPO
Japan's SBI Sumishin Net Bank said that it will postpone a planned $1.2 billion initial public offering (IPO) scheduled for this month due to the market downturn triggered by the war in Ukraine. SBI ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Sakhalin projects to effectively ‘freeze’, Japan holding off decision -minister
Japanese industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said on Tuesday that the Sakhalin energy projects "will effectively freeze" given the exit of Western stakeholders and that Japan would therefore wait to see ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to maintain Japan-Russia intergovernmental economic committee
Japan's government says it has no plan for now to scrap a Japan-Russia intergovernmental committee on trade and economic issues amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
“WASHOKU GO” Website Launched for Overseas Online Purchases of Japanese Specialty Food
An online business negotiation platform "WASHOKU GO" has been launched by a group of specially selected companies manufacturing traditional Japanese specialty food in Osaka, western Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jan. economic index down for 1st time in 4 months
A key index reflecting the state of the Japanese economy dropped in January for the first time in four months, due partly to a halt in auto production amid the spread of the Omicron variant of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at 16-month low as surging oil price stokes slowdown worries
TOKYO — Japan’s Nikkei index closed at a 16-month low on Tuesday, as investors fretted that surging oil and other commodity prices would hurt corporate earnings and slow down economic growth. We ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan is likely to remain ‘very cautious’ in light of Ukraine war, says BofA Securities
Izumi Devalier of the investment bank discusses Japan's economic outlook. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister voices view against turning BOJ-held bonds into perpetual debt
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki shrugged off an idea of turning government bonds (JGBs) held by the central bank into perpetual bonds.Such an action would be tantamount to debt financing and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka drawn against Stephens in Indian Wells first round blockbuster
Naomi Osaka has been handed a difficult first round draw against 2017 US Open winner Sloane Stephens upon her return to the WTA Tour at Indian Wells which starts on Wednesday. Four-time major winner ... ( read original story ...)
This cute Tokyo Station kiosk sells Japan-exclusive Disney treats
This snack store located inside the ticket gates at JR Tokyo Station is run by Tokyo Banana, known for its delicious little sponge cakes filled with banana cream. The popular cake brand teamed up with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANA lines up low-cost carrier in bet on post-COVID tourism boom
TOKYO :Japanese airline ANA Holdings Inc plans to launch a new international low-cost carrier in late 2023 or early 2024, joining its rival Japan Airlines Co in a bet on a revival in tourism as the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan freezes assets of dozens of Russian officials and oligarchs
Latest sanctions target 20 Russians, including deputy chiefs of staff for President Vladimir Putin’s administration. ( read original story ...)