THE MARKET DETERMINES THE FOREX RATE. JAPAN'S FINANCE MINISTER SUZUKI: WE WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THE FOREX MARKET. ( read original story ...)
2025 World Expo in Osaka to feature 8 main pavilions
The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka will feature eight high-tech pavilions, showcasing a future society that highlights the importance ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, inflation fears are fuelling a yen for cheap items from Daiso to Don Quijote
Once viewed as gaudy shops that stock items of inferior quality, Y100 stores are back in favour with Japanese at a time of rising prices and stagnant incomes. ( read original story ...)
Is Japan replicating China and the EU in tightening the screws on tech giants?
In its latest move to strengthen its oversight of big tech companies as the likes of China, the Japanese government has apparently asked Google, Meta and ... ( read original story ...)
School bags are big business in Japan as classes start for another year
The iconic Japanese school bag has spawned an entire industry of its own, with manufacturers offering an endless range of customizable options, and some models even selling for more than 100,000 yen. ( read original story ...)
Newly registered no-pollen Japanese cypress good news for people with seasonal allergies
A no-pollen Japanese cypress discovered for the first time in Japan by the Kanagawa Prefecture Natural Environment Preservation Center has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Switzerland agree to keep strong sanctions on Russia
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Swiss President Ignazio Cassis agreed Monday to maintain "strong" sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Japan's Foreign Ministry said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Model Digital Yen Tests on Sweden’s Approach, Not China’s
The Bank of Japan will explore the design issues of a central bank digital currency in measured steps like Sweden rather than pressing ahead with large-scale pilot tests like China, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Blac Chyna’s mom Tokyo Toni slams ‘mama goose’ Kris Jenner & ‘ugly duckling’ daughters in new rant ahead of court trial
BLAC Chyna’s mom Tokyo Toni, also known as Shalana Hunter, has slammed “mama goose” Kris Jenner and her “ugly duckling” daughters in a new rant ahead of the court ... ( read original story ...)
New Chinese radar looks towards Japan, satellite image shows
The sensor could give China early warning of ballistic missile launches from North and South Korea, most of Japan and even parts of Russia’s Far East. ( read original story ...)
Crypto and gold prices will go higher if the Fed is forced to raise its inflation target to 3%, says Mohamed El-Erian
The Fed is battling inflation that's sitting at a 41-year high. Gold prices, meanwhile, have outperformed bitcoin so far this year. ( read original story ...)
Novavax Covid Vaccine On the Verge of Approval in Japan, Reports Nikkei Asia
Covid-19 vaccine has been cleared for approval by a Japanese government panel, according to Nikkei Asia. The Novavax vaccine will become Japan's fourth vaccine option, reported Nikkei's Daishi Chiba. ( read original story ...)
Invested in Crypto? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Tax Rules
The IRS has given guidance twice on cryptocurrency tax issues in IRS Revenue Ruling 2014-21 and 2019-24. The critical determination by the IRS in 2014 was that cryptocurrency is property, not currency ... ( read original story ...)
How You Can Get More Time To File Your Crypto Taxes?
If you are running out of time, you can get additional six months to file your taxes if you properly apply for a tax extension with the IRS on or before April 18th, 2022. ( read original story ...)
Is There a ‘Best’ Time to Trade Crypto? Here’s What the Data Says
Those looking to execute large buy and sell orders will need to identify times when there’s maximum liquidity (availability of counterparties at any given time for you to exit o ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Price Check: Bitcoin Hitting One-Month Low
Cryptocurrency prices were falling on Monday, April 18, with bitcoin hitting a one-month low, as investors looked for signs that the Federal Reserve might boost interest rates next month. Bitcoin was ... ( read original story ...)