Trump's plan to promote bitcoin has won him several big crypto donors, including Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. At least one industry boss, Ripple chairman Chris Larsen, cut Harris' super PAC a big check and new Democratic-aligned crypto groups have raised funds for her.
China’s Historic Stimulus Package: What It Means for Altcoins Like Conflux and the Crypto Market
With China set to roll out a massive $1.4 trillion stimulus package, altcoins, particularly Chinese-oriented ones like Conflux, could see explosive growth. Here’s what investors need to know.
Two more teens arrested in death of Hokkaido college student
The suspects, both part-time male workers from Sapporo, are accused of assaulting a college student resulting in his death, though they have yet to make any statements. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama woman arrested over daughter’s drowning and attempted murder of son
A 43-year-old woman in Yokohama was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murdering her daughter and attempting to murder her son. Ai Kamishige, who lives in Yokohama’s Kohoku Ward, allegedly strangled ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo store manager in Tokyo accused of secretly filming inside women’s fitting rooms
The manager of a Uniqlo clothing store in the Japanese capital has been arrested on suspicion of secretly filming female customers in fitting･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda raises full-year profit forecast amid restructuring
Takeda raised its full-year operating profit guidance to ¥265 billion from ¥225 billion, citing a stronger than expected first-half performance. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.59%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Thursday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Rubber and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.59%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Thursday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Rubber and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.
Nikkei closes at 2-week peak as tech shares track Nasdaq higher
Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a two-week closing high on Wednesday (Oct 30), as technology stocks tracked the Nasdaq’s record finish overnight. Read more at The Business Times.
Bank Of Japan Warns Of ‘High Uncertainties’ After Election
The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.
Johnnie To Addresses Hong Kong Censorship Challenges in Tokyo Festival Conversation With Yu Irie
Johnnie To discussed the challenges of filmmaking under increased regulation in Hong Kong at the Tokyo International Film Festival. ( read original story ...)
The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games. ( read original story ...)
Japanese nuclear reactor restarts 13 years after 2011 earthquake, tsunami
Onagawa's reactor is number 13 out of 33 total reactors set to be brought back online since the natural disaster in 2011. ( read original story ...)
Up to ¥19,000 eyed to cover Tokyo hotel costs for government workers
The current system will be replaced in April by the new one, which will cover the actual cost of a hotel, with a cap set at ¥19,000 for hotels in Tokyo and at ¥13,000 for those in Osaka Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Vice’ Producer Alex Boden Details Challenges, Opportunities in Japan Production Landscape
Tokyo Vice' producer Alex Boden reveals how Japan's new tax incentives and production infrastructure are drawing Hollywood to Japanese locations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Holds Rate, Expects Inflation to Stay Near 2% Target
The Bank of Japan held its policy interest rate steady as widely expected, while reaffirming that it’s on track to achieving the goal of stable inflation and economic growth.