Workers work at a construction site, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Shanghai, China, October 14, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song ... ( read original story ...)
Shares sobered by Fed warning, China acts on property
A passerby walks past an electric monitor displaying the graph of recent movements on Japanese yen exchange rate against the U.S. dollar in Tokyo, Japan, October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Issei Ka ... ( read original story ...)
FTX Japan studying whether local clients can get their crypto back
FTX Japan K.K. is in discussions with lawyers about the implications of the collapse of its parent entity and plans to make an announcement once the situation becomes clearer, a spokesman said.
Crypto.com’s Sinking Token Stirs Fresh Anxiety After FTX Wipeout
The one constant in digital assets right now is fear and its latest object is Crypto.com, an exchange whose sponsorship of sports like Formula One racing and the soccer World Cup have popularized its ...
FTX’s bust and crypto crash come with two silver linings
Let's look at the bright side of the FTX-driven crypto crash to kick off what will likely be another long week for the industry. There are probably two positives worth considering here. First, the ...
Binance says ‘proof of reserves’ can restore trust in the crypto industry. What does that mean?
As the crypto industry faces a crisis of confidence, insiders argue over how to restore trust—and avoid a regulatory crackdown.
SoftBank won’t hasten exit from $1.8-billion holdings in Paytm, Policybazaar, Delhivery as lock-in expiry nears: Source
Japanese tech investor is sitting on net gains worth $160 million from venture investments worth $2.2 billion in the three unicorns; will look to pare stakes gradually over two years so as to not spar ...
This Ninja & Geisha-Themed Osaka Capsule Hotel Will Transport You to the Edo Period!
If time-travel wasn't part of your itinerary before, it certainly will be now! A stay at NINJA & GEISHA will transport you and your friends back in time to the Edo Period. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo courts evacuated, trials rescheduled after bomb threat
Two courts in Tokyo were forced to evacuate and cancel trials on early Monday afternoon (Nov 14), after receiving a bomb threat, Xinhua quoted a local media report as saying.According to Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police uncover group targeting female dressing rooms at bathhouses
Tokyo police have linked a series of theft cases involving a group targeting women’s changing rooms at public bathhouses, with the amount of losses thought to total at least ¥100 million. In the cases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Megabanks Plan $2.5 Billion Buybacks on Profit Beat
Japan’s biggest banks announced plans to boost shareholder returns, including buybacks of as much as 350 billion yen ($2.5 billion) as global rates hikes spurred an increase in income from loans that ... ( read original story ...)
Strong loan demand boosts Q2 profits at Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui, Mizuho
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc and Mizuho Financial Group on Monday reported strong second-quarter profits on demand from overseas clients looking to lock in loans ahead of higher interest rates. ( read original story ...)
Japan Box Office: Shinkai Makoto Sets Personal Best With $13 Million Opening for ‘Suzume’
Shinkai Makoto’s new anime feature “Suzume” has earned $13.5 million (JPY1.88 billion) in just three days since its Nov. 11 opening at the Japanese box office, a personal best ... ( read original story ...)
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan
An earthquake of 61 magnitudes on the Ritcher scale occurred 84Km South Southeast of Toba Japan on Monday according to the United States Geological Survey ... ( read original story ...)
No tsunami warning as 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Japan
TOKYO: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake was detected off central Japan on Monday (Nov 14), shaking Tokyo and other cities, officials said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at 5.09 pm off ... ( read original story ...)
6.1-magnitude quake strikes off central Japan, no tsunami advisory
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake was detected off central Japan on Monday, shaking Tokyo and other cities, officials said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake struck at 5:09 pm (0809 GMT) off ... ( read original story ...)