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Japan formally declares Prince Akishino heir to the throne
Japan formally declared Crown Prince Akishino heir to the throne on Sunday, after his elder brother Emperor Naruhito became monarch last year following their father's abdication. ( read original story ...)
Key Japan indicator rises for fourth month in September, outlook index jumps
A key Japanese economic indicator improved for the fourth straight month in September, suggesting relief is at hand for an economy still feeling the drag from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Statue of ‘One Piece’ character Chopper unveiled at quake-hit zoo in southwest Japan
An unveiling ceremony for a statue of reindeer character Chopper that appears in the popular manga series "One Piece" was held at a zoo in this southwestern Japan city's Higashi Ward on Nov. 7. The ... ( read original story ...)
CHINA VOICES | The unsigned op-eds that foreshadowed Ant Group IPO suspension
As Ant Group prepared to go public, the official newspaper of the People's Bank of China warned that it was a 'systemic risk.' ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Bank of Japan’s ETF buying came under scrutiny at Oct rate review – summary
The Bank of Japan needs to ensure its purchases of exchange-traded funds (ETF) are sustainable, one of its board members was quoted as saying at an October rate review, a sign of a growing concern ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes near Sendai, Japan
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 4.0 quake in Japan near the city of Ishinomaki only 14 minutes ago. The earthquake hit in the morning on Monday 9 November ... ( read original story ...)
Light magnitude 4.0 earthquake at 70 km depth
Detailed earthquake information - overview map, magnitude, time, depth, information source, shake map, list of reports. Feature interactive map: submit / read I-felt-an-earthquake reports and links to ... ( read original story ...)
As US election dust settles, crypto traders and analysts eye new administration
What will a Biden administration mean for cryptocurrencies? The outlook remains hazy, but some have ventured a guess ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin Gets Ready for a New Type of Hedge
Traditional 60/40 portfolio allocations to equities and bonds is doing a disservice to savers. It’s time for a new type of hedge. ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ less pessimistic in Nov – Reuters Tankan
Business sentiment of Japanese manufacturers and service-sector firms was the least pessimistic in nine months in November, likely as the world's third-largest economy showed signs of pulling out of a ... ( read original story ...)
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Japan manufacturers’ less pessimistic in November: Reuters Tankan
Business sentiment of Japanese manufacturers and service-sector firms was the least pessimistic in nine months in November, likely as the world's third-largest economy showed signs of pulling out of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prince Fumihito declared heir to throne
Prince Fumihito, the brother of Japan's Emperor Naruhito, has been officially declared heir to the throne during a ceremony in Tokyo. The "Rikkoshi no rei" ceremony had been delayed by seven months ... ( read original story ...)
SEGA to Sell Off 85.1% of Its Arcade Business
Under the SEGA Entertainment umbrella, Sega Sammy Holdings spans over 193 video game arcades in Japan and has experienced a loss of 20 percent during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The company ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Relief Surges for Japan’s Small Businesses
Bank lending is rising at a record pace thanks to no-interest loans for Japanese small businesses that are backed by a public guarantee. ( read original story ...)