TOKYO (Reuters) - Visitors to Japan rose to a post-pandemic high of almost 2 million in April, official data showed on Wednesday, benefiting from a relaxation of travel restrictions in China. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo undergoes redevelopment rush
Tokyo undergoes redevelopment rush Major redevelopment projects are underway all around Tokyo. We take a look at how one of them, Takanawa Gateway City, aims to spur innovations in business and ... ( read original story ...)
Bethesda property tech firm Brivo lands $92 million in equity funding, eyes M&A
Bethesda-based property technology firm Brivo Inc. has landed a $92 million equity investment from the multi-billion-dollar Tokyo security company Secom Co. Ltd. The funding deal, announced Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)
Treat Crypto Like Gambling, Say U.K. Politicians
British MPs describe crypto industry as a "wild west" and recommend government regulate crypto in the same way as gambling
Tokyo Shares Close Up With Nikkei At 20-month High
Tokyo shares closed higher for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, helped by a weaker yen and Japan's first-quarter economic growth.
He made US$950 million using AI to find successors for Japan’s ageing business owners
Shunsaku Sagami, 32, founded M&A Research Institute in 2018 to help the ageing owners of small and medium-sized businesses whose companies are forced to close when there’s no one available to take ... ( read original story ...)
Biden to leave Wednesday for shortened overseas trip to Japan
President Joe Biden once hoped his trip to Asia this week would strengthen American alliances, counter China’s influence and prove to Americans he’s got the stamina for another term in office. ( read original story ...)
Japan Strives Be ‘Number One Again’ In The World Through Web3 Innovation
"A lot of the Japanese companies, such as Toyota and Sony, would like to work in web3 ... " said Sota Watanabe, founder of Astar Network.
Japan’s Nikkei Hits 30000 for First Time Since 2021 as Foreign Buyers Flood In
A growing economy, rising tourism and a political system that allows for dissent—what's not to like? That seems to be the mood among foreign investors looking at Japan these days as stock averages ...
Compass Offices in INOGATE OSAKA
OSAKA, Japan, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Offices (Compass) welcomes the joint news release by West Japan Railway Company Osaka (JR West) and Osaka Terminal Building Co.,Ltd. on the ...
Japan visitors rise to nearly 2 mln in April after China eases travel curbs
Visitors to Japan rose to a post-pandemic high of almost 2 million in April, official data showed on Wednesday, benefiting from a relaxation of travel restrictions in China. ( read original story ...)
Japan embraces G7’s gas support but companies may face long-term problems
Japan's energy companies were quick to embrace the G7's support for natural gas investment in their statement last month but analysts caution that relying on the fossil fuel may open the companies up ... ( read original story ...)
He made US$950 million finding successors for Japan’s ageing business owners using AI
Shunsaku Sagami, 32, founded M&A Research Institute in 2018 to help the ageing owners of small and medium-sized businesses whose companies are forced to close when there’s no one available to take ... ( read original story ...)
Ripple’s XRP Bucks Crypto Gloom After Latest Court Twist Sparks 8% Jump
XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs Inc.’s blockchain ecosystem, jumped the most in about seven weeks after investors interpreted a court ruling as favorable for the crypto payments company.
Japan’s Nikkei closes above 30,000 for first time in 20 months
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average closed above the key psychological 30,000 level for the first time since September 2021 on Wednesday, buoyed by a weaker yen and momentum from a strong domestic earnings season.
Japan’s Nikkei hits 20-month high above 30,000 amid weak yen, earnings afterglow
Japan's Nikkei share average topped 30,000 for the first time since September 2021 on Wednesday, buoyed by a weaker yen and momentum from a strong domestic earnings season. The Nikkei entered the midday recess up 0.