Overall bank lending in Japan was up 2.7 percent on year in November, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday - coming in at 592.470 ...
A Weak Yen Is Dragging Japan Down
Despite strengthening relative to the U.S. dollar in recent weeks, the currency’s real value is at a 50-year low.
Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as investors weigh economic risks
Asia-Pacific shares are set to trade lower on Thursday with negative sentiment continuing as markets weigh recession fears.
Japan sees 1st current account deficit in 9 months in October
Japan posted a current account deficit of 64.1 billion yen ($470 million) in October, its first red ink in nine months, the Finance Ministry said Thursday. Among key components, the country had a ...
Japan Has Y64.1 Billion Current Account Deficit In October
Japan posted a current account deficit of 64.1 billion yen in October, the Ministry of Finance said on Thursday. That was well shy ...
Japan upgrades Q3 GDP as global recession, COVID risks linger
Japan's economy shrank less than initially estimated in the third quarter, bolstering the view that the world's number-three economy is slowly recovering from COVID-19 doldrums even as its major ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Third-Quarter GDP Contracted at Slower Pace
Japan’s economy contracted at a slightly slower pace than initially estimated in the third quarter, revised government data showed. ( read original story ...)
These Are Not the Most Expensive Cities…Unless You Are an Expat
Lists of the world’s priciest urban centers assume you’re a tennis-playing, vermouth-drinking expat paid in dollars with a maid and a car. ( read original story ...)
Federal judge dismisses crypto scam lawsuit against Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The dismissal comes after Kim Kardashian paid over $1 million in October to settle with the SEC over her promotion of EthereumMax.
Celsius Judge Orders Return of User Crypto Worth $50 Million
US Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn ordered Celsius Network LLC to return cryptocurrency that never touched the lender’s interest-bearing accounts to its customers.
IPO Update: SYLA Technologies Readies Plan For $15 Million IPO
SYLA Technologies has filed proposed terms for a $15 million U.S. IPO. The firm operates online platforms enabling investment in Japanese real estate properties. I've grown leery of low-float, sub-$10 ...
Tokyo Researchers Discover New Mechanism To Stabilize Lithium Batteries
Tokyo researchers have discovered a new mechanism to stabilize lithium metal electrodes and electrolytes in lithium batteries ...
Japan “surprised” by the delay in the IOC decision regarding the 2023 games
The Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) expressed this Wednesday that it was surprised by the IOC’s decision to postpone the choice of the location for the 2030 Winter ... ( read original story ...)
40-year-old man strangled to death of female roommate after being caught in a two-timing relationship… “Incredible words and actions” after the crime
A man who murdered a woman he had lived with for two years has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. He had been two-timing her and lost his temper when he was seen on line with another woman. The man ... ( read original story ...)
Using human iPS cells, scientists identify the genetic variant causing ALS in some patients
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have identified a novel genetic variant found in some patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Employing human-induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, ... ( read original story ...)
Day of infamy: Pearl Harbor bombed by Japan 81 years ago today
The undeniable beauty of the Hawaiian islands was as tranquil and picturesque as anyone could imagine, and Pearl Harbor — near Honolulu and the home of the U.S. Naval Pacific Fleet — was no exception. ( read original story ...)