A foreign dealer for "one of the largest distribution crews" in Tokyo says illegal drugs and foreigners pretty much do go hand-in-hand ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop slightly in morning as ex-dividend issues sold
Tokyo stocks dropped slightly Tuesday morning as investors sold issues that had turned ex-dividend after securing the rights to year ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Firm Ripple to Take 40% Stake in Asia Payments Specialist
Crypto firm Ripple Labs Inc. is planning to take a 40% stake in Asian cross-border payments specialist Tranglo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei rangebound in early trade
Tokyo's blue-chip shares traded in a narrow range today following another record finish for the Dow, as Washington accelerates its vaccination programme, fuelling hopes for further economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui launches the country’s first ‘a-1’ rated security token
Digital securities platform Securitize has teamed up with Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui to launch the first security token with an “a-1” rating on the Japanese market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Retail Sales Fall for Third Straight Month
Japanese retail sales fell for the third straight month in February as households kept a lid on expenditure amid the coronavirus emergency, underscoring the fragile nature of the economy's recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Advances While Barty Ousts Azarenka At Miami Open
Reigning US and Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the Miami Open quarter-finals on Monday, stretching her win streak to 23 matches by defeating Belgian 16th seed Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3. ( read original story ...)
Man rappelled from Tokyo building roof into store to steal Pokemon cards
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 28-year-old man who rappelled down the side of a building and into a store to steal Pokemon trading cards, reports Nippon News Network (March 29) ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower as ex-dividend issues sold
TOKYO, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Tuesday, despite an upbeat lead from the Dow Jones Industrial Average overnight, as investors sold issues that had turned ex-dividend. As ... ( read original story ...)
Overseas Tokyo ticket holders may get only partial refunds | Raleigh News & Observer
Tokyo organizers have said they would refund the face value ... received two loans each of $784,900 in a coronavirus-related loan program run by the Small Business Administration. One came in April ... ( read original story ...)
That settles it: Visa is making life way easier for crypto businesses
Subscribe to The Ledger for expert weekly analysis on fintech’s big stories, delivered free to your inbox. Visa is seeking to be a leader in the booming cryptocurrency industry. On Monday, ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan’s retail sales fall for 3rd straight month
Analysts expect Japan's economy sharply contracted in the first quarter, as lacklustre consumer spending and weakening exports create challenges for policymakers who have already rolled out ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mulls ending support for exporting coal-fired power plants
Japan is considering ending state support to build coal-fired power plants abroad in line with international efforts to curb global w ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka makes her first Miami quarterfinal; Sakkari saves 6 match points to beat Pegula
By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more info. No.2 seed Naomi Osaka claimed her 23rd straight victory and moved into the Miami Open ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka makes first Miami quarterfinal; Sakkari saves 6 MPs to defeat Pegula
No.2 seed Naomi Osaka claimed her 23rd straight victory and moved into the Miami Open quarterfinals for the first time in her career after a straight-set win over No.16 seed Elise Mertens. Also on ... ( read original story ...)
Only partial refunds likely for overseas Tokyo ticket holders
Many fans living outside Japan who bought tickets for the Tokyo Olympics from brokers — known as Authorized Ticket Resellers — will not get full refunds. And they ... ( read original story ...)