North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversees a missile launch at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated photo released on October 10, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central New ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares slide as yen spikes higher on BOJ surprise policy shift
The yen surged and Asian shares fell sharply on Tuesday after Japan's central bank unexpectedly tweaked its bond yield controls - a move that will allow long-term interest rates to rise more.
Crypto Twitter Delves Into Strange, Sloppy Side of Trump’s NFT Collection
Online sleuths analyzed blockchain data and assets in the former president’s NFT collection, finding evidence of stolen art and shady wallet addresses, painting a picture of how the digital ...
Nikkei 225 falls more than 2% after Bank of Japan widens yield target range, yen strengthens
Markets in the Asia-Pacific traded mostly lower as the Bank of Japan modified its yield curve control tolerance range while holding its ultra-low benchmark interest rates steady.
Japan’s Nikkei hits 2-mth low, bond yields at 7-yr high after BOJ’s policy tweak
Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 2% on Tuesday to hit a two-month low and benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose to seven-year highs after the central bank's surprise decision to ...
Gunze Launches Eco-friendly “GEOPLAS® HCT3” Heat-shrinkable Film with 30% Recycled Raw Material Worldwide
Tokyo:3002] is pleased to announce that the company will launch an eco-friendly "GEOPLAS® HCT3" heat-shrinkable film with recycled resin on January 2023. The product is a polystyrene/polyethylene ...
Autopsy shows organ anomaly in man tied up before death at Osaka police cell
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Japan’s recent approval of long-range strike capability is a big change, think tank says
Sheila Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations says that's "a kind of offensive capability that the Japanese have not had to date." ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 bribery scandal: Hakuhodo reportedly confesses to rigging bids as probe widens
Japan’s leading advertising agency Hakuhodo has reportedly admitted to its role in rigging bids to the host test events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The news comes three weeks after the agency— along ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainians pray for peace in homeland while celebrating St. Nicholas Day in Tokyo
Around 150 Ukrainians living in Japan gathered at a hall in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Dec. 18 to listen to children's songs and watch their pla ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s luxury property market: The prices will surprise you
Compared to the world, Australian house prices aren't that bad, but the luxury end of the market may not be what you expect ... ( read original story ...)
Kyu Asakura House – A Traditional Japanese Oasis in the Middle of Metropolitan Tokyo
Although many are attracted to Tokyo because of its cosmopolitan glamor, the fast-paced atmosphere can become overwhelming. However, even this hectic city hosts tranquil hideaways, such as the Kyu ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea slams Japan’s military buildup, vows counteraction
North Korea on Tuesday condemned Japan's planned military buildup outlined Tokyo's new security strategy, vowing to show with action how dangerous it is, state media said. ( read original story ...)
Japan central bank tweaks monetary policy, yen strengthens
Japan's central bank tweaked its longstanding monetary easing programme on Tuesday, in a surprise move that saw the yen strengthen quickly against the dollar while Tokyo stock markets fell.
Bank of Japan Remains Only Major Central Bank With Ultra-Low Rates
The surprise decision prompted the yen, which has fallen against the dollar for much of this year, to rise sharply.
INSTANT VIEW: Bank of Japan reviews yield-curve control policy
The Bank of Japan has slightly loosened the shackles on its 10-year yield target and said it will review its yield-curve control policy, surprising financial markets and sending the yen sharply higher ...