President Joe Biden signed an executive order on crypto Wednesday. Here’s how experts are reacting and what investors should make of it. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Megabanks Join SBI Holdings to Pull Staff Out of Russia
Japan’s top lenders, including the banking unit of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., are pulling their Japanese staff out of Russia due to safety concerns following its invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Chepngetich and Salpeter ready to clash at Nagoya Women’s Marathon
World marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich and Tokyo Marathon winner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter will renew their rivalry at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon – a World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road race – ... ( read original story ...)
As Tokyo moves on, many in Fukushima still suffering nuclear impact
Evacuees have filed as many as 30 class action lawsuits before the courts in Japan. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Film Festival Expresses ‘deep Concern’ Over Ongoing Russia-Ukraine War
Tokyo International Film Festival committee extended support to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion that has now entered its 16th day. Read further. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court orders damage payment over eugenics law
A Japanese court has ordered the government to compensate a 78-year-old man who was forced to undergo sterilization in 1957 under the now-defunct Eugenic Protection Law. ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives Stephens to launch Indian Wells return
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka wouldn’t be blown off course in her return to Indian Wells, outlasting Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a blockbuster first-round clash. Japan’s Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)
An Adventurer’s Guide to Hokkaido
Looking for an adventurous getaway this year? This Japanese island, where there’s something for outdoor enthusiasts all year round, should be right at the top of your list of considerations ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court orders state pay damages to man over forced sterilization under ex-eugenic law
The Tokyo High Court on March 11 reversed a lower court ruling to order the Japanese government pay damages of 15 million yen (about $130,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 11 years since quake, tsunami, nuclear disaster
Japan on Friday paid tribute to the victims and renewed searches for those still missing from a massive earthquake and tsunami 11 years ago that also triggered a nuclear disaster in Fukushima where ... ( read original story ...)
As Fukushima memory fades, Japan’s nuclear power proponents hope for reset
For the first time since a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled the Fukushima nuclear power plant in 2011 and killed nearly 16,000 people, Japan held no state memorial for the disaster anniversary ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo operator, Japan Tobacco to suspend some Russia operations in U-turn
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co and Japan Tobacco Inc on Thursday said they would suspend some operations in Russia, in a U-turn by the Japanese consumer giants which had indicated they would stay in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Uniqlo makes U-turn to exit Russia as Britain hits oligarchs
Japanese brands Uniqlo and Japan Tobacco made U-turns and said they were stopping business in Russia, joining the corporate crowd shunning Moscow on Thursday, and Britain escalated sanctions against ... ( read original story ...)
SEC okays CTS Global Equity Group IPO
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has considered favorably the initial public offering (IPO) by CTS Global Equity Group, Inc. for up to PHP1.375 billion. In its March 10 meeting, the ... ( read original story ...)
Inflationary pressures in US, weakening euro, and the Bank of Japan’s dovish stance
The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan have policy meetings next week. While the Fed is certain to hike rates, the BOJ is set to remain an outlier and hold onto a dovish stance on monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Yen Tanks as US Dollar Soars Ahead of The Fed and BoJ. Where to for USD/JPY?
The Japanese Yen fell further today as the US Dollar gained ground ahead of central bank meetings next week. Will USD/JPY maintain momentum? ( read original story ...)