Japan, China and South Korea are making final arrangements to hold foreign ministerial talks in Tokyo on March 22, around two months after Donald Trump took office as U.S. president, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
‘Excluded’ by banks? Velvet Capital founder says crypto is the answer
Millions are excluded from traditional finance, but Velvet Capital's founder says crypto can level the playing field.
Crypto’s Airbnb moment? Top investor thinks tokenization is the way
Jack Knutson, head of BD at Symm Protocol, believes traditional finance is structured in a way that forces users to opt-out rather than opt-in to control their assets. "Everything is opt-out when it ...
Japan’s wholesale inflation jumps, reinforcing BOJ rate-hike bets
Japan's annual wholesale inflation jumped to a seven-month high of 4.2% in January and accelerated for the fifth straight month, highlighting persistent price pressures and reinforcing market bets of ...
Japanese Yen bulls seem reluctant as trade tensions offset BoJ rate hike bets
The Japanese Yen bulls seem reluctant amid worries that US President Donald Trump's no-exemption tariffs on commodity imports could endanger Japan's economic stability. The US Bureau of Labor ...
It’s Time for Japan to Admit Victory on Deflation
Old central bankers never die. And often, they don’t fade away either.
Camp Zama youth volunteer time to feed homeless in Yokohama
Fifteen youths from Camp Zama volunteered their time last month to provide hot food, snacks and other items to about 150 homeless ... ( read original story ...)
Southgate’s ex-assistant wins first football game as Yokohama boss
Former England assistant Steve Holland won his first game in charge of Japan’s Yokohama F-Marinos, beating China’s Shanghai Shenhua 1-0 on Wednesday to ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan and Honda Set to Update on Relationship After Merger Talks Stall
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Nissan and Honda are expected to lay out a new stage in their uncertain relationship on Thursday, one that is likely to see them formally call off a plan to merge after ... ( read original story ...)
Dodgers Name Japanese-Born Pitcher Opening Day Starter to Face Cubs in Tokyo
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has plenty of options to choose from when determining who will start in Tokyo when they play the Cubs, including two Japan natives. ( read original story ...)
Shareholder capitalism, the Japanese way
This barbed observation will grate on anyone who subscribes to the idea that corporate Japan has struck an idyllic balance between the conflicting pulls of pure shareholder interests and the wider ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation jumps, reinforcing Bank of Japan rate-hike bets
JAPAN’S annual wholesale inflation jumped to 4.2 per cent in January, accelerating for the fifth straight month, data showed on Thursday (Feb 13), highlighting persistent price pressures and ... ( read original story ...)
Woman diagnosed with stage-4 cancer at 26 sends hopeful message
Miyabi Kuroiwa, from Nagoya, was 26 when she was diagnosed with stage-4 breast cancer. In October 2022, she was taking a bath when she noticed a lump in her left breast. After a doctor's exam revealed ... ( read original story ...)
Popular ramen spot closing after 10 years in RiNo, citing “significant challenges” for Denver restaurants
“The decision to close comes amid significant challenges facing Denver’s restaurant industry, including rising ingredient costs and an evolving economic landscape,” he said in the statement. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Denver ramen restaurant set to close after a decade
An eatery that has been part of Denver's food scene for nearly a decade is set to close later this month. Osaka Ramen, 2611 Walnut St., will close on Feb. 23, Chef Jeff Osaka said in an email. The ... ( read original story ...)
Popular Denver ramen spot closing
According to a release, owner Jeff Osaka cites "significant challenges facing Denver's restaurant industry, including rising ingredient costs, an evolving economic landscape, and the mandated tip ... ( read original story ...)