Average overall land prices in Japan rebounded from a three-year slump, while residential properties gained in value for the first time in 31 years, a land ministry report showed Sept. 20. ( read original story ...)
Daria Saville reveals ACL injury after heartbreaking moment in Naomi Osaka match
The Australian tennis star has revealed the extent of her injury after retiring from the Pan Pacific Open earlier this week. ( read original story ...)
Man sets himself on fire in Tokyo in apparent protest against state funeral planned for former leader Shinzo Abe
A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo early Wednesday in apparent protest against the state funeral planned next week for former leader Shinzo Abe, officials and ... ( read original story ...)
Zhang Shuai beats second-seeded Caroline Garcia, third-seeded Garbine Muguruza advances in Tokyo
Zhang Shuai upset second-seeded Caroline Garcia in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open, while third-seeded Garbine Muguruza cruised past Greek qualifier Despina Papamichail to reach the ... ( read original story ...)
A failed bank for former slaves should give crypto hucksters caution
Crypto hype has made racial and underserved communities vulnerable to scams and a volatile market. The White House wants to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself.
The Surprising Downside of Being a Crypto Hustler
This week’s episode of Fever Dreams takes a look at cryptocurrencies, recent meltdowns, and the hustlers who are falling for the worst kind of scams.
Global IPO Activity Slumped By 73% Yoy
The nine months of 2022 saw a dramatic slowdown in global IPO activity after a record year in 2021. According to data presented by Tradin ...
Rakuten to Pick Goldman, Daiwa for Banking Unit IPO, Sources Say
Rakuten Group Inc. has chosen Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Daiwa Securities Group Inc. as lead managers for its banking unit’s initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said, as the ...
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.36%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Power, Real Estate and Shipbuilding sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 1.36% to hit a ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 2-month low with Fed, BOJ meetings in focus
Japanese stocks notched their lowest close in more than two months on Wednesday, tracking declines on Wall Street and amid broader Asian peers, as investors braced for key policy meetings this week ...
Even In Japan, Inflation Begins To Rage After 23 Years Of True Price Stability
Japan has been lagging behind a little in the global surge of inflation that started early last year. But it’s now coming along nicely.
Zhang Shuai beats second-seeded Caroline Garcia in Tokyo
Zhang Shuai upset second-seed Caroline Garcia 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open on Wednesday and third-seeded Garbine Muguruza cruised past Greek qualifier Despina ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Investment Corp to set up 2nd Toshiba restructuring plan -Kyodo
State-backed Japan Investment Corp (JIC) is considering a second proposal for Toshiba Corp's restructuring plan, breaking off with Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) with which it linked up in the first ... ( read original story ...)
What crisis? High-stakes crypto lending looks here to stay
Scott Odell, an analyst at British crypto lender Blockchain.com, instant messaged Edward Zhao of Three Arrows Capital asking that the Singapore hedge fund repay at least part of a $270 million loan.
Osaka wins match after Saville retires in Tokyo
Naomi Osaka advanced to the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open when Australia's Daria Saville retired with a knee injury.
The Aichi Triennale as seen through four textures
The arts festival’s conceptual works stand in stark contrast to its tactile pieces, from marimba-like instruments to ceramic interpretations of bombs, presented at the Aichi Arts Center. ( read original story ...)