Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, spoke to South Korea's president for the first time on Thursday, calling for both countries to repair their frayed ties and cooperate to counter any threat ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: EU proposes first bloc-wide ‘passport’ for crypto-assets
The European Commission on Thursday set out plans to create what its officials described as the world's most comprehensive set of rules for crypto-assets and their underlying blockchain technology. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Pantera Partner’s New Crypto Fund Is ‘Not for the Faint of Heart’
Paul Brodsky is helming a new crypto investment firm called PostModern Partners that bets on volatile digital assets, not bitcoin. ( read original story ...)
European Commission adopts digital finance package for crypto and blockchain
The European Commission is moving to provide more legal clarity and certainty for the cryptocurrency industry in its member states. On Sept. 24, the EC officially adopted a new digital finance package ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese bank says it miscounted investor votes at 1,000 companies
Japan’s biggest provider of shareholder services said it miscounted investor votes at the annual meetings of nearly 1,000 listed companies including Toshiba, casting doubt on the credibility of AGMs ... ( read original story ...)
Flash Japan PMI Signals Further Economic Decline, But Confidence Strengthens
At 45.5, Flash Japan PMI signals a further steep drop in output during September. Downturn remains broad-based amid weak demand. ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank Mishandles Postal Shareholder Votes for 1,000 Firms
One of Japan’s biggest providers of shareholder services failed to count some postal votes for about 1,000 companies ahead of annual general meetings, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Ministry of Finance to seek $242 billion for debt servicing FY2021/22: draft
Japan's Ministry of Finance is set to seek about $242 billion in debt servicing for the fiscal year from next April 1, up for a third straight year on a budget-request basis, a ministry draft reviewed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan MOF to seek $242 bln for debt servicing FY2021/22 – draft
Japan's Ministry of Finance is set to seek about $242 billion in debt servicing for the fiscal year from next April 1, up for a third straight year on a budget-request basis, a ministry draft reviewed ... ( read original story ...)
Lo and behold, giant Gundam robot returns with slick killer moves in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA - A six-storey-high robot modelled after a character in the classic anime series Mobile Suit Gundam made its first killer moves this week to win the hearts of fans of the Gundam franchise.. ( read original story ...)
Osaka withdraws from French Open with hamstring injury
Japan's Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the upcoming French Open with a hamstring injury, she said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Bach offers pep session for Tokyo Games and talks up vaccine
IOC President Thomas Bach delivered a pep talk to Japanese government officials and local organizers on Thursday that included suggestions that “hundreds of millions” of ... ( read original story ...)
Sanbokan: Japan’s rare, sour citrus fruit
Sour, bitter and exquisitely delicious, the rare sanbokan fruit is believed to have originated with a single tree growing inside a castle. ( read original story ...)
Japanese sex business operator sues state over virus handout snub
The lawyers said the woman suspended her business between mid-April and late May in accordance with business closure requests from the local authorities. ( read original story ...)
A Man in Nagoya has been Arrested After Stealing a Bag Containing With Money in Store
A 39-year-old man in Nagoya has been arrested after suspicion of theft. He walked off with a shoulder bag belonging ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics could take place without vaccine: IOC chief
Olympic boss Thomas Bach said Thursday that the Tokyo Games could take place next year even without a coronavirus vaccine, pointing to the success of the Tour de France. ( read original story ...)