Cryptocurrency stocks have continued their surge this year, driven by retail and institutional interest. While the crypto market bellwether Bitcoin has soared 5x over the last 12 months and by almost ... ( read original story ...)
ThinkMarkets Enters FX Market in Japan with New Acquisition
ThinkMarkets has acquired the Japanese FX firm, Japan Affiliate, in a move that allows the firm to offer its service in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan Society Remembers The Great East Japan Earthquake
Through a series of events and videos leading up to the 10-year anniversary of 3.11, Japan Society invites the community to remember those who were lost, and to look toward Tohoku's continued recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Impacts Supply Chain
On the evening of the 13th, an earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale occurred in the northeastern region of Japan, which affected the production of manufacturers such as Murata, Renesas, and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Names New Chief Just Months Before Games
Former speedskater Seiko Hashimoto, previously Olympics minister, will lead the organizing committee after her predecessor quit over sexist remarks. ( read original story ...)
Schwazer says doping verdict better than gold, hints at Tokyo
Banned Italian former Olympic 50km walk champion Alex Schwazer indicated on Friday he had not completely given up on competing at the Tokyo Games after a court dismissed a doping case against him. ... ( read original story ...)
Public sector IPOs to warm up to anchor investors
Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com More than a decade after its introduction, the government has decided to use the provision of anchor allotment for initial public offering (IPO). ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei extends losses to third straight session
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 218.17 points, or 0.72%, to 30,017.92. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange declined 12.96 points ... ( read original story ...)
ECB plans closer scrutiny of bank boards
The European Central Bank plans to increase scrutiny of bank board directors and will take look more closely at diversity within management bodies, ECB supervisor Edouard Fernandez-Bollo said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cuts Economic Outlook in Feb for First Time in 10 Months
Japan's government cut its view on the overall economy in February for the first time since April last year as an extended state of emergency to curb coronavirus infections battered consumer spending. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido: Sapporo massage parlor accused of employing high school girl
Hokkaido police have arrested the manager of a massage parlor in Sapporo City over the alleged employment of a high school last year ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Australian Open: Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady Meet for the Title
Osaka, a three-time major winner, and Brady, a first-time Grand Slam finalist, played a memorable semifinal at the 2020 U.S. Open and have history dating back to youth tournaments. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Osaka and Brady to meet in women’s final
A quick look at the Australian Open: LOOKAHEAD TO SATURDAY Naomi Osaka is attempting to win her fourth Grand Slam singles title and her second at ... ( read original story ...)
JPX taps Osaka exchange head for Tokyo top job after outage
Japan Exchange Group is considering Hiromi Yamaji, president of the Osaka Exchange, as the new president of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Nikkei has learned, as it bids to win back investor confidence ... ( read original story ...)
Woman suffers ruptured eardrum in alleged attack by ex-husband in bar
Hokkaido police have arrested a 45-year-old man over the alleged assault of his former wife in Sapporo City that left her seriously injured ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Japan records new strain; Singapore’s virus-secure hotel eyes business travellers
Japan has seen some 90 cases of a new Covid-19 strain, while Singapore has launched a coronavirus-secure hotel and meeting complex for business travellers. ( read original story ...)