Japan is "eager" to put together M&A guidelines that are seen as rational by investors and can help spur acquisitions in the world's third-largest economy, a senior government official told Reuters, even as the effort has got off to a rocky start. ( read original story ...)
SilkRoad Property enters Japan with $145m in acquisitions
BANGKOK -- Singapore real estate investor SilkRoad Property Partners has completed the purchase of six assets in Tokyo at a total acquisition value of 19.5 billion yen ($145 million) as it looks to ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lender Babel’s Creditor Protection Extended in Singapore
A Singapore court extended creditor protection for crypto lender Babel Finance by about three months, its co-founder Flex Yang said.
Britain could see crypto-specific regulation in the next 12 months, top lawmaker says
The British government laid out plans in February to regulate cryptoassets and opened its suggestions up for consultation.
Osaka integrated resort to outshine Singapore, to become one of world’s most profitable casinos — report
MGM’s near US$10 billion integrated resort (IR) project in Osaka has the potential to become one of the most profitable IRs in the world, surpassing Singapore in gross gaming revenue (GGR) and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mask sales down nearly 30% after gov’t eases guidelines: Toshiba analysis
Retail sales of masks nationwide have dropped by almost 30% since the Japanese government eased masking guidelines in March, a Toshiba Corp. ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Multiple security cameras captured suspect in Japan PM attack
Footage from several security cameras near the fishing port where Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was attacked shows a man believed to be the su･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
On this day, Apr 18, 1942: Bombing of Tokyo elates U.S. lawmakers
The reported bombing of Tokyo and three other important Japanese industrial centers elated this capital Saturday night ... ( read original story ...)
On this day, Apr 18, 1942: Allied warplanes bomb Tokyo
Allied bombers hit Tokyo on Saturday, dropping bombs on cultural establishments and residential districts in Tokyo's first air raid of World War II. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises eighth straight day on earnings optimism, weaker yen
Lenders Resona Holdings Inc and Concordia Financial Group Inc were among the sharpest gainers on the Nikkei, jumping more than 2.5%. Mazda Motor Corp climbed 2.04% after the yen depreciated for a ...
Japan Insurer’s Plan to Sell Foreign Debt Flashes Market Warning
A Japanese insurer with $65 billion of assets plans to offload all its currency-hedged foreign debt holdings, foreshadowing what may become a renewed wave of selling by some of the biggest investors ...
Japanese expert donates ‘instant houses’ to quake-hit Turkey
A Japanese architect and NGO officials have visited southern Turkey to build "instant houses" for quake survivors. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka attends USC spring football game, and steps onto the tennis court with Chris Eubanks
"She's still striking the ball exceptionally well," says Eubanks. "I can tell you she's working extremely hard to be able to maximize what she's able to do, post-pregnancy." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘toxic’ dolphin meat contains mercury up to 100 times safe level, test shows
Exclusive: Conservation group Action for Dolphins has lodged a complaint with police, demanding the meat be removed from sale ... ( read original story ...)
Suspect in attack on Japan PM had sued govt over election – Yomiuri
The suspect who threw a smoke bomb toward Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had a record of seeking damages from the government, claiming he was unfairly barred from running for the Upper House ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Lift COVID Restrictions for Travelers
Japan is set to remove its remaining COVID-19 border restrictions, making travel to the country more convenient. According to the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, visitors to Japan will no ... ( read original story ...)