Jarindr Thitadilaka says he made as much as $2,000 a month last year from his collection of digital pets, which he would breed and send into battle to win cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-BOJ’s Bet on Career Pragmatist Sets Bank up for Post-Kuroda Era
The Bank of Japan's rare reappointment of a veteran technocrat behind the country's massive monetary stimulus positions the bank for an eventual exit from governor Haruhiko Kuroda's radical policies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s current account recovered from major deficit in February
The balance swung back into the black from its second-biggest deficit on record in the previous month, providing some respite for policymakers. ( read original story ...)
Central Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:CJPRY) Raised to “Hold” at Zacks Investment Research
According to Zacks, “Central Japan Railway Company operates Tokaido Shinkansen, transportation artery linking metropolitan areas of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The company also operates a network of ... ( read original story ...)
3 injured after car crashes into ticket sales shop in Osaka
A car crashed into a ticket sales shop in this western Japan city on April 7, injuring three people, and the driver was arrested the followin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Philippines Agree to Boost Security Cooperation
Shared concerns about China’s maritime assertiveness have driven a steady strategic convergence between Tokyo and Manila. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s once-futuristic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished
Peer inside the unique Nakagin Capsule Tower, an iconic Tokyo building which, despite efforts to save it, will be demolished next week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan plans ‘game changing’ electric car batteries
Nissan is working with NASA on a new type of battery for electric vehicles that promises to charge quicker and be lighter yet safe, the Japanese automaker said Friday. The all-solid-state battery will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to gradually reduce coal imports from Russia
The world's third-largest coal importer Japan plans to reduce Russian coal imports gradually while looking for alternative suppliers in the wake of sanctions against Moscow, the industry minister said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slides on U.S. rates caution, eyes worst week in a month
Japan’s Nikkei index slipped on Friday, keeping it on course for its worst week in a month, as it tracked weakness in U.S. stock futures amid worries about the impact of aggressive policy tightening ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stock market: Nikkei headed for weekly loss of nearly 3% as traders weigh tight monetary policy
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was steady in morning trade and down about 1.5% for the week so far. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro to test stores where you can pay with your face, even with a mask
One of the bright sides of Osaka having been selected as the host of the 2025 World Expo is that the city is going to work extra hard to get a bunch of cool stuff up and running by then. We’ve already ... ( read original story ...)
Peter Thiel Shreds $100s and Mocks the Unwashed Masses at Crypto Conference
The billionaire used his Miami Bitcoin 2022 keynote to rip several hundred-dollar bills as an opening bit and lambast the anti-crypto "gerontocracy" of finance. ( read original story ...)
A $430 Billion Habit Got Japan’s Central Bank Hooked on ETFs
The world's boldest monetary policy experiment landed the Bank of Japan with a vast portfolio it just can’t quit. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after Wall Street recovery
Shares in Asia-Pacific set to rise on Friday after a comeback on Wall Street as investors continued to digest the Fed's plans to fight inflation. ( read original story ...)
Japan considers restrictions on coal imports from Russia -Jiji
The Japanese government is considering restrictions on the import of Russian coal as part of sanctions in the area of energy against the country, Jiji Press reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)