Cryptocurrency-linked stocks rose Wednesday as Bitcoin headed for its biggest monthly gain since 2019, extending a rally that’s seen some companies’ shares more than quintuple since the end of October ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Touches $28,600, Crypto Asset’s Value Gains Over 288% in 2020
The price of bitcoin touched an all-time high at 3:12 a.m. (EST) during the early morning trading sessions reaching $28,600. ( read original story ...)
How crypto and blockchain made inroads into financial services in 2020
Government officials and many bankers remain wary of digital currencies, but they'll have to learn to live with them. Here are 15 stories about how cryptocurrencies and the technology underlying them ... ( read original story ...)
Travel to Japan during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning a trip to Japan, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Japan’s Ibaraki prefecture near Tokyo
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake on Wednesday hit Japans Ibaraki prefecture not far from Tokyo, the countrys meteorological agency said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks set to climb in 2021 as economy recovers from pandemic
Foreign investors, who have been net buyers of Japanese stocks in recent months, are likely to remain buyers in line with a global economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Japanese iPhone parts supplier Murata targets EV business
Murata Manufacturing, Japan's iPhone parts maker, is looking to expand its auto business and cut into an industry that is undergoing a once-in-a-century transformation. "Automobile is a segment we are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, S. Korea Run With Vietnam Coal Plant Despite Climate Vows
Japan and South Korea are pushing ahead with a controversial coal plant in Vietnam and will provide $1.8 billion in loans for the project, despite having announced ambitious pledges to become ... ( read original story ...)
Japan committed to working with India for realising better health for the people: Satoshi Suzuki
In an interview, the Japanese ambassador spoke of cooperation with India in spheres ranging from security to trade and investment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Ibaraki prefecture near Tokyo
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake on Wednesday hit Japan's Ibaraki prefecture not far from Tokyo, the country's meteorological agency said. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in northern Ibaraki at ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake strikes Japan
An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck Japan's Ibaraki prefecture on Wednesday, the weather agency said, adding that no tsunami warning was issued. ( read original story ...)
FOCUS: Tokyo stocks seen climbing in 2021 on economic recovery from pandemic
Tokyo stocks are likely to climb in 2021 with progress in global COVID-19 vaccinations heling to improve the business climate and Japan's accommodative monetary policies remaining in place. Analysts ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s pandemic border policy highlights insecure status of foreign residents
Chaos, lack of debate and fears of public backlash are thought to have been behind unequal treatment of foreign nationals residing in Japan. ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake strikes Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture on Wednesday, the weather agency here said, although no tsunami waning was issued. According to the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Japan’s Ibaraki prefecture near Tokyo — Meteorological agency
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake on Wednesday hit Japan's Ibaraki prefecture not far from Tokyo, reported Sputnik news agency, quoting the country's meteorological agency. The epicentre of the earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Activist, champion: Naomi Osaka is AP’s female athlete of the year
Naomi Osaka won the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title, but also stood out for speaking out about racial injustice and police brutality. ( read original story ...)