French acting legend Isabelle Huppert will serve as the president of the Tokyo International Film Festival's competition section, the festival announc ... ( read original story ...)
World shares retreat, Japan higher
World markets were mostly lower Friday though Japan’s benchmark jumped as it caught up after a holiday. Shares fell in Paris, London, Shanghai and Hong Kong but climbed 2.1% in Tokyo. U.S. futures ... ( read original story ...)
Regulating crypto: the $2T Rubik’s Cube
This episode of Playbook Deep Dive goes down the rabbit hole of crypto trading, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin — you get the idea. Digital currency has never been a hotter topic on Capitol Hill. ( read original story ...)
China Deems All Crypto-Related Transactions Illegal in Crackdown
China’s central bank said all cryptocurrency-related transactions are illegal and must be banned, sending the strongest signal yet on its determination to crack down on the industry. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin slips after China central bank vows to crack down on crypto trading
Bitcoin fell nearly 5% on Friday after China's central bank said it would crack down on cryptocurrency trading, banning overseas exchanges from providing services to mainland investors. The largest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.06%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 2.06%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
Testing of “Flying Car” to begin in Osaka
Tokyo-based drone maker SkyDrive signed a partnership agreement with Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City on September 14 for the practica ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks surge at close after US rally
Tokyo stocks rallied more than two percent Friday following a strong lead from Wall Street and as fears eased over troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged 2. ( read original story ...)
Japan equities shine as foreign investors bet on stimulus, political change
Japanese shares could win a rare gold medal this month, on course to become the world's best performing market, as foreign investors piled in on hopes for economic stimulus, improving vaccine rollouts ... ( read original story ...)
4-year-old boy falls to his death from 9th floor balcony in Sapporo
A four-year-old boy fall to his death from the balcony of his family’s 9th-floor apartment in Sapporo on Thursday. According to police, the boy’s father called 119 at around 9:20 a.m. and said his son ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 235 coronavirus infections on Sept. 24
The Japanese capital saw 235 COVID-19 cases on Sept. 24, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, marking the ninth day in a row under 1, ... ( read original story ...)
Egypt: Sisi to Honor Winners in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is due to honor on Thursday at Ittihadiya Palace athletes who snatched medals in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan jumps, rest of Asia down, on China and virus concerns
Japan's benchmark gained but other Asian markets were lower amid concerns over troubled Chinese real estate developer Evergrande and the pandemic. Some Chinese banks have disclosed what they are owed ... ( read original story ...)
Oyo to Seek at Least $1.2 Billion in IPO After Comeback
Oyo, the startup that ran into troubles during the pandemic plans to file preliminary documents to go public as soon as next week. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends over 2% higher as concerns ease over Chinese firm collapse
Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Friday, with the benchmark Nikkei gaining over 2 percent, on receding fears over the potential coll ... ( read original story ...)
BANDAI NAMCO Group’s Co-creation Program, “GUNDAM x Future Technology,” to Face Social Issues; “GUNDAM OPEN INNOVATION” Application Period Extended
Special Content from Directors behind Yokohama’s “moving GUNDAM” Available through Official Website; New Application Period: July 15-October 15, 2021- (Logo: BANDAI NAMCO Group has begun a ... ( read original story ...)