Amir Anvarzadeh of Asymmetric Advisors says the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates low is a "major policy error" which could be corrected as soon as Governor Haruhiko Kuroda leaves his post in April. ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party lawmaker calls for regulatory clarity after FTX debacle
A Japanese lawmaker called for more transparent regulations following the FTX meltdown, where investors were not warned of the risks with FTX Token.
Crypto Lender Amber Scraps Bonuses, Cuts Jobs as FTX Collapse Turmoil Continues
Amber Group, one of Asia’s biggest trading and lending platforms for digital currencies, has canceled this year’s staff bonuses as the one-time industry darling grapples with the crypto downturn.
Japan trade deficit soars on weak yen, high oil prices
Japan has reported its trade deficit surged to over 2 trillion yen ($15 billion) in November as higher costs for oil and a weak yen combined to push imports higher ...
Sumitomo Mitsui Taps Akihiro Fukutome to Head Core Banking Unit
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. named Senior Managing Executive Officer Akihiro Fukutome as its next president, as the Japanese lender seeks to attract a younger generation of customers and build up ...
Bank of Japan Said to Be Looking at Policy Review
Bank of Japan officials are said to be looking at a policy review next year, however, it is unlikely to happen before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down in April. Paul Jackson reports on Bloomberg ...
Hotel New Otani Tokyo and Osaka Offer First-ever BT21-themed Rooms in Celebration of 5th Project Anniversary
New Otani Co., Ltd. has announced that it will exclusively offer at its properties, Hotel New Otani Tokyo and Osaka, a limited number of themed rooms in celebration of the 5th anniversary of BT21, the ...
Tokyo makes solar panels mandatory for new homes built after 2025
All new houses in Tokyo built by large-scale homebuilders after April 2025 must install solar power panels to cut household carbon emissions, according to a new regulation passed by the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Fighter jet alliance with Japan could boost Asian exports, say chiefs
Bosses of BAE and Leonardo eye new market opportunities as Japan merges F-X project with UK and Italy’s Tempest under GCAP programme ( read original story ...)
PEZA engages Japanese SMEs to attract more investors in PH
PEZA delegation headed by OIC Director General Panga, together with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Osaka led by Commercial Counsellor Michael Ignacio, have recently concluded a ... ( read original story ...)
UK Seeks Science Deal With Japan While Blocked From EU Program
The UK has begun talks on a scientific cooperation deal with Japan it hopes to sign in May, Science and Technology Minister George Freeman said, as the country remains blocked from the EU’s key research funding program post-Brexit. ( read original story ...)
Senate crypto hearing yields big claims, possible regulation
Actor Ben McKenzie testifies during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on cryptocurrency and the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange and its founder Sam Bankman-Fried, at
Japan’s Nikkei inch lower on worries over Fed rate hike impact
Japan's Nikkei share average edged lower on Thursday, tracking overnight Wall Street losses, hit by concerns over the impact of the U.S. Federal Reserve's projections of continuing with interest rate ...
Tokyo Open Down After Fed Hints At More Rate Hikes
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve sketched out plans for additional interest rate hikes despite recent data showing an easing in inflation.
Japan’s 2 tril. yen Nov. red ink sets stage for largest yearly deficit
Japan posted a trade deficit of 2.03 trillion yen ($15 billion) in November after imports grew more than exports amid higher energy c ...
Japan’s run of trade deficits extends to 16 months
Japan marked a trade deficit for the 16th straight month in November, with a record shortfall for the month. Soaring energy prices and a weaker yen were mostly to blame.