In a groundbreaking moment for the world of yo-yoing and Arab athletes, Hamad al-Mansouri from Qatar, is gearing up to make history as the first-ever ... ( read original story ...)
Japan current account in black for 5th month as trade balance swings to surplus
Japan's current account balance logged the fifth straight month of surplus in June as the trade balance swung to a surplus, government data showed on Tuesday, easing some concerns about any decline in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: “Leaning against the wind” is no argument in support of a sustainably stronger Yen – Commerzbank
Ulrich Leuchtmann, Head of FX and Commodity Research at Commerzbank, analyzes how Japanese policy could affect the Yen.
Novogratz Says Some Institutions Are Coming Back to Crypto
Michael Novogratz said he sees signs of increased participation in cryptocurrency markets by more traditional institutional investors in the wake of the turmoil in the digital-asset world last year.
Crypto heavyweights back new cybersecurity standards after nearly $4 billion was lost to hacks in 2022
Led by CAT Labs, the initiative would create an industry norm, with support from Fireblocks, Amphibian Capital, and Lockton.
Sex Workers Took Refuge in Crypto. Now It’s Failing Them
Banks and payments companies have long penalized sex workers. Many thought crypto would be a solution, but now exchanges are dumping them too.
Apple and Samsung to Invest in SoftBank’s Arm at IPO -Nikkei
Apple, Samsung, Nvidia and Intel all plan to invest in Arm as soon as it is listed on the market, the Nikkei said. The SoftBank-owned firm will officially apply to the U.S. Securities and Exchange ...
Japan’s tech investor SoftBank trims losses and promises offensive turnaround
Japanese technology company SoftBank Group continued to rack up losses for the fiscal first quarter as technology investments soured amid a market downturn.
Japan’s bullet trains phase out snack carts between Tokyo and Osaka
PASSENGERS on Japan’s super-fast bullet trains have long enjoyed ordering coffee, ice cream or boxed lunches from staff pushing a snack cart, savouring the treats as they whipped past landmarks such ... ( read original story ...)
End of the line for snack carts on Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen
End of popular service comes amid a looming labor shortage and the trend of more people buying food before boarding. ( read original story ...)
Italy Air Force hauls an F-35 contingent to Japan for first-ever drill
The training visit comes as the two countries look to develop a sixth-generation warplane, dubbed GCAP, along with Britain. ( read original story ...)
Mori unveils Tokyo’s tallest office tower, testing post-COVID demand
Japan's Mori Building unveiled Tokyo's tallest office tower on Tuesday, part of a sprawling business and residential complex that aims to capitalise on an investment boom in the world's third-biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank sees shock US$3.3bil first-quarter loss
TOKYO: Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group reported on Tuesday a surprise net loss of more than US$3 billion in the first quarter as it was hit by a drop in the share prices of major holdings as ...
Japan’s SoftBank sees shock $3.3 bn first-quarter loss
Japanese investment giant SoftBank Group reported on Tuesday a surprise net loss of more than $3 billion in the first quarter as it was hit by a drop in the share prices of major holdings as well as a ...
Concord Biotech IPO subscribed 14.23 times on day 3 so far, issue closes today
Concord Biotech is a homegrown R&D driven biopharma firm among the global developers and manufacturers of select fermentation-based APIs.
Indian e-commerce startup Meesho posts first-ever profit, plans IPO in 12-18 months
Indian e-commerce startup Meesho has posted its first-ever profit and is targeting a stock market listing in the next 12-18 months, a senior company executive said in an interview.