The Nikkei share average (.N225) jumped 2.2% to close at 27,460.40, while the broader Topix (.TOPX) climbed 1.67% to 1,946.63. "Japanese market rebounded from a sharp fall in the previous session ... ( read original story ...)
NIBIOHN, Shionogi Discover Host Immune-dependent Novel Anti-coronavirus Antibody
Potential Candidate as Broad-spectrum Therapeutic Agent for Coronavirus Diseases Caused by Different Coronaviruses, including Variants - OSAKA, Japan, Feb. 16, 2022 /CNW/ -- The National ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister warns of damage from inflation, vows steps as needed
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government must respond to any damage recent rising prices inflict on consumption and the economy, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday. TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Biggest Tokyo IPO Since SoftBank Set to Test Weak Market
The initial public offering of an online bank is poised to test investor appetite for new shares in Japan, amid a slowdown in listings both locally and globally. SBI Sumishin Net Bank Ltd. and its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin to sell China joint venture to investment fund
TOKYO (AP) — Kirin is selling its China soft drinks joint venture to an investment fund, the Japanese beer and beverage maker said Wednesday. The move comes shortly after Kirin decided to pull out of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sets March 9 for auction of oil from reserve
TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Japan will hold an auction on March 9 to sell about about 1.64 million barrels, or 260,000 kilolitres, of oil from its national reserve, the industry ministry said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin to sell shares in Chinese water business for US$994 million
TOKYO: Japanese beverage maker Kirin Holdings on Wednesday (Feb 16) said it will sell shares in its Chinese water business to Plateau Consumer for 115 billion yen (US$994.21 million). Kirin said it ... ( read original story ...)
Mastercard Bets Big on Crypto, Hires 500 People
Mastercard (MA) - Get Mastercard Incorporated Class A Report said Tuesday that it was expanding its payments-focused consulting service with new practices dedicated to crypto. The new practices will ... ( read original story ...)
Google and YouTube are delving into Web3 with new roles for experts in NFTs, crypto and blockchain technology.
For the director of product management role, YouTube wants someone with 15 years of work experience along with experience in crypto. That may include simply "buying, owning, and trading ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bitcoin widow’ reveals $215m in missing crypto led to death threats
The widow of Bitcoin Ponzi mastermind Gerald Cotton has revealed his sudden and mysterious demise has led to death threats from duped investors insisting she’s part of a $215m crypto heist. In a new ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase lets immigrants send remittances to Mexico via crypto and pick it up at retailers
Initially, recipients in Mexico will be able to cash out crypto in local currency at more than 37,000 locations across the country, or save the crypto they’ve received in their Coinbase account. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound in morning on easing Ukraine concerns
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rebounded on Wednesday morning with the Nikkei index rising over 2 percent, as concern over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine eased somewhat after Moscow said ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on eased fears over Ukraine
Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates. TOKYO, Feb 16 ― Tokyo stocks opened higher today extending Wall Street rallies on easing fears of an imminent ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open sharply higher as Ukraine concerns ease
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened sharply higher Wednesday as concern over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine eased somewhat after Moscow said some troops were returning to their bases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must respond to damage from rising prices, says Finance Minister Suzuki
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government must respond to any damage recent rising prices inflict on consumption and the economy, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday. "While the recent rises ... ( read original story ...)
Japan consumers’ expected inflation rate rises to record 2.43% in Feb -govt survey
It followed a reading of 2.16% in the previous month. According to the preliminary result of the February survey of 2,000 consumers in Japan, 89.8% of respondents said the prices of everyday goods ... ( read original story ...)