LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Councilman Kevin de León may have been chased from the council chamber Tuesday but was able to vote on several items — including on a motion that he filed himself last week. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Binance Seeks to Reassure Over Reserves, Says Debt Free
Binance Holdings Ltd., the world’s largest crypto exchange, sought to counter concerns about outflows by reiterating its position that user assets are underpinned by reserves while also flagging an absence of debt.
Where did the money go in FTX crypto collapse?
Current FTX CEO John J. Ray III, a corporate restructuring expert who handled the restructuring of bankrupt energy trader Enron, appeared before the House Financial Services Commi
Jim Cramer says crypto and high wages need to crash for the Fed to beat inflation
Stocks ended the day up on Tuesday after the monthly consumer price index report showed that prices rose less than expected in November.
Two of this year’s biggest Japan IPOs set for stock-market debut
Shares of two of Japan’s largest initial public offerings this year jumped in Tokyo after both companies successfully priced shares at the top of the marketed range.
Japan expected to announce big shift in defence policy in view of China threats
The shift is the result of Tokyo's fears about China's growing military strength and regional posturing, as well as threats ranging from North Korean missile launches to Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
Key Points Of Japan’s New Defence Strategy
Japan will soon outline plans to drastically expand its defence capabilities over the next five years in response to threats from China and nuclear-armed North Korea.
Japan manufacturers’ mood worsens as cost pressures bite
Japanese manufacturers' mood soured in the final quarter of 2022 to the lowest in nearly two years, a central bank survey showed, as cost pressures and the prospects of slowing global demand clouded ...
UPDATE 2-Japan ruling party tax chief says panel agrees to raise taxes for defence boost
Senior officials of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s tax panel agreed on Wednesday to raise corporate and tobacco taxes and an income tax designed for disaster reconstruction to fund the ...
Osaka court convicts man who refused to wear mask, assaulted crew member during flight
A court here handed down a suspended prison term on Dec. 14 to a man who had refused to wear a mask and caused trouble to crew members during ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks gain on hopes for slowing US rate hikes
Tokyo stocks advanced Wednesday as weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data sparked optimism that the Federal Reserve will slow down ... ( read original story ...)
Japan chooses ‘war’ as kanji of the year amid Ukraine conflict and Abe assassination
The character, chosen by public vote, reflected feelings about the state of the world and anxiety over living cost pressures ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Lawmaker Chides Crypto Watchdog Over FTT Coin Approval
A Japanese lawmaker urged more clarity on cryptocurrency regulation after an industry watchdog didn’t tell consumers about potential red flags around FTX’s native coin when it approved the token for a ...
Japan manufacturers’ mood sour as cost pressures bite, service sector upbeat
Japanese manufacturers' mood soured in the final quarter of 2022 to its lowest in nearly two years, a central bank survey showed, as cost pressures and the prospect of slowing global demand clouded ... ( read original story ...)
Explore new growth opportunities through Asia ex Japan REITs ETFs
Photo: Nikko Asset Management Asia Real estate investing has long been of keen interest to investors in Singapore, and often features as a mainstay strategy in growing one’s wealth. Even as higher ... ( read original story ...)
Fatalities from being hit by cars while sleeping on road spike in Tokyo
The number of traffic fatalities attributed to people falling asleep on roads has increased sharply in Japan's capital this year, nearly doub ... ( read original story ...)