Dozens of people in the Tokyo area were injured on Thursday in the largest earthquake that Japan has seen since 2011, with the quake having a magnitude of 5.9. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo, wreaks havoc on subway system
A 5.9 earthquake struck Tokyo late Thursday night, injuring 32 people and making a mess of the city’s extensive subway system. The quake’s epicenter was in Chiba prefecture, just east of the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
At least five people injured after earthquake in Japan
At least five people were injured after an earthquake struck Japan's Chiba prefecture on Thursday, a media report said. "There are reports about the first casualties after the 6.1 magnitude earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.9 quake halts trains in Tokyo area; 30 injured
A powerful magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook the Tokyo area on Thursday night, injuring more than 30 people, damaging underground water pipes and halting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wholesale inflation likely hit 13-year high in Sept on rising commodity costs: Reuters poll
Japan's wholesale prices likely hit a 13-year high in September, buoyed by lofty commodity prices, while firms' machinery orders are expected to have risen for the second straight month in August, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Becomes First G-7 Nation to Factor ESG Into Investments
Japan will introduce environmental, social and governance considerations for foreign reserves held by the finance ministry, reflecting a need to seriously tackle climate change in order to achieve the ... ( read original story ...)
Russia Looks to Restrict Crypto Purchases Among Retail Investors
This week, a senior official in Russia said that the country needed stronger laws to protect novice Russian crypto investors from financial losses, and announced that the country was looking to ... ( read original story ...)
Maine Politician Allegedly Pointed Gun at Staffer in Argument Over Crypto, COVID Meds
A Maine politician who unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate in 2020 is accused of pointing a gun at a former campaign staffer after an argument over cryptocurrency and COVID-19 cures, according to court ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares track Wall Street higher, Toyota lifts Topix
Japan's Nikkei share average jumped on Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street and as investors scooped up bargains after sharp declines this month, while Toyota Motor helped the Topix trade higher ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei jumps more than 2% as Wall Street rallies; China markets set to reopen
Chinese stocks jumped on the first day of trade after a week-long holiday, tracking other stock markets across Asia-Pacific. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 5.9 earthquake: More than 30 injured
A powerful magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook the Tokyo area on Thursday night, injuring more than 30 people, damaging underground water pipes and halting trains and subways. Officials said there was no ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.9 quake shakes Tokyo area; more than 30 injured
A powerful magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook the Tokyo area on Thursday night, injuring more than 30 people, damaging underground water pipes and halting trains and subways. Officials said there was no ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo trains crowded but little other damage day after strong quake
Tokyo area commuters faced packed trains on Friday on some lines due to delays, but there was little other impact after a strong quake rocked the Japanese capital late the night before, although ... ( read original story ...)
Japan secures 120 million more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses for next year
Japan's health ministry said on Friday it concluded a deal with Pfizer Inc to secure another 120 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from January 2022. ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party manifesto calls for sharp rise in defence spending -Asahi
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will call for a sharp rise in the country's defence spending in its election manifesto to be unveiled ahead of the Oct. 31 national lower house election, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance ministry to use foreign reserves for ESG investments
Japan's finance ministry will start using foreign reserves to buy securities that meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, it said on Friday, joining a global tide of investors ... ( read original story ...)