Tokyo Steel Manufacturing will release figures for Q2. Wall Street predict expect Tokyo Steel Manufacturing will report earnings per share of ¥45.17; Watch Tokyo S ... ( read original story ...)
MB Partners Outlines Japan’s ¥100 Billion Planned Tech Fund
Economic revitalization minister Daishiro Yamagiwa announced a plan to establish a fund to promote the development of cutting-edge technologies vital for the security of Japan’s economy. “The ... ( read original story ...)
Asia report: Tech stocks lead gains, China property sector stalls
Equity markets were mixed on Wednesday in Asia, with Hong Kong shares rising strongly as Chinese technology names rose across the board. ( read original story ...)
Stamp duty holiday rush causes spike in Japanese knotweed claims
Legal claims against property sellers relating to Japanese knotweed have spiked in the last year as a result of the rush to complete home sales before the stamp duty holiday deadline. ( read original story ...)
Cboe Re-Enters Crypto With Deal to Buy Digital-Asset Platform
Cboe Global Markets Inc. is re-entering the world of cryptocurrency with an agreement to acquire Eris Digital Holdings LLC amid a growing appetite for the assets. ( read original story ...)
New Bitcoin ETF Creates More Options for Crypto Leverage
As the Bitcoin rally nears records and takes Wall Street by storm, crypto bulls and bears can now jack up their bets with derivatives on the newly minted futures ETF -- the latest industry watershed. ( read original story ...)
SBI SECURITIES Centralises Settlement Operations with Broadridge
To enhance services to its clients and further automate operations across business lines, SBI SECURITIES Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest online securities companies, has expanded its business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s September exports rise more than expected
TOKYO: Japan's exports grew faster than expected in September to post a seventh straight month of double-digit growth, an encouraging sign for the economy as COVID-19 pandemic-led global supply chain ... ( read original story ...)
Volocopter Joins Osaka Roundtable to Bring UAM to Japan
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has joined the Osaka Roundtable, an institution eager to bring UAM to one of the busiest cities in Asia. As part of the engagement, the German ... ( read original story ...)
When Was the Last Time Japan’s Mount Aso Erupted and How Active Is the Volcano?
Mount Aso, located on the island of Kyushu in southwest Japan, is one of the world's largest volcanoes. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Mount Aso comprises the Aso caldera and post ... ( read original story ...)
Riding the crypto rollercoaster: Bitcoin nears record high
Bitcoin is on the cusp of an all-time high, its latest rally fuelled by the launch of the first U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund that investors think could make the cryptocurrency accessible ... ( read original story ...)
Uchida Eiji’s ‘Shrieking’ Heads Tokyo Market Slate of Free Stone Productions
Uchida Eiji, co-director of Netflix’ “The Naked Director” series and 2020 transgender drama movie “Midnight Swan,” tops the new sales slate unveiled by indie rights agency Free Stone Productions in ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama batteries offer game-changing value and warranty
Yokohama Automotive Batteries offers consumers longer warranties, more plates, and lower prices compared to some imported brands. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 41 COVID-19 cases on Oct. 20, 4th day straight under 50
The Japanese capital recorded 41 coronavirus infections on Oct. 20, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, the fourth day in a row it h ... ( read original story ...)
Volcano in southern Japan erupts, spewing lava and ash
A volcano in southern Japan erupted Wednesday morning, prompting officials to issue a quarantine zone on the mountain. ( read original story ...)
Avolon and Japan Airlines Partner to Create eVTOL Ride Sharing Business in Japan
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, and Japan Airlines (‘JAL’), announce a partnership to commercialize zero-emissions eVTOL aircraft in Japan. ( read original story ...)