A large JGB impact is likely if Japan’s FY24 supplementary budget, which will be used to finance the government’s new economic stimulus measures, is bigger than FY23’s, said SMBC Nikko Securities.
2 men arrested in Osaka for alleged theft of van carrying 172 Rolexes worth $1.89M
Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing a delivery van loaded with 172 Rolex watches worth 282.45 million yen (about $1.89 million)･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Women’s WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 Today in the US: Schedule, Live Stream and TV for October 16
Catch all the action at the 2024 WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 on October 16 and get women's singles schedules and live stream information. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward to fine users of heated tobacco products on streets
A Tokyo ward, home to the popular tourist spot Akihabara, will start fining smokers using heat-not-burn products, or heated tobacco products, on streets from November 1. In 2002, Chiyoda Ward enacted Japan's first ordinance prohibiting smoking on streets ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan policymaker calls for ‘very moderate’ pace of rate hikes
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates at a "very moderate" pace and avoid hiking prematurely, its policymaker Seiji Adachi said on Wednesday (Oct 16), warning that further yen rises and ...
Bank of Japan must raise rates at ‘very moderate’ pace, says board member Adachi
Bank of Japan board member Seiji Adachi said on Wednesday the central bank must raise interest rates at a "very moderate" pace and avoid hiking prematurely, given uncertainties over the global ...
Naomi Osaka joins Emma Raducanu in upcoming WTA 250 after worrisome injury update
Naomi Osaka is expected to at least return to action later this month after signing up to play at the WTA 250 tournament in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s upcoming stimulus package will be bigger than last year’s, spokesperson says
Japan's upcoming stimulus package will be bigger than last year's measures that were financed with a 13 trillion yen ($87 billion) extra budget, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan August machinery orders fall 1.9% m/m, worse than expected
Japan's core machinery orders fell 1.9 per cent in August from the previous month, down for two straight months and the drop was bigger than expected, government data showed on Wednesday.That compared ... ( read original story ...)
I bought a $54,000 abandoned house in Japan and turned it into a luxury Airbnb—take a look inside
Anton Wormann, 32, transformed an abandoned house in Japan into a luxury Airbnb stay. Today, it brings in about $11,000 a month. ( read original story ...)
Japan land ministry’s real estate info website gets over 10 million PVs in 1st 6 months
A Japan land ministry official was surprised that its real estate information website launched on April 1 has earned more than 10 million pag ... ( read original story ...)
BRICS and Japan Key to XRP’s Bull Run Despite U.S. Regulatory Pressure
XRP's fast and cost-effective transactions make it a potential competitor to SWIFT, though overcoming SWIFT's global dominance remains a challenge.
Pro-crypto candidate John Deaton takes on Elizabeth Warren, promising fresh leadership
Republican candidate John Deaton is challenging Warren, aiming to overturn Massachusetts' long-standing Democratic dominance.
2024 WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024: Saito [179th] vs. Avanesyan [48th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 Round of 16 on Wednesday, we have a matchup featuring No. 48-ranked Elina Avanesyan against No. 179 Sara Saito.Avanesyan has -350 odds to earn a spot in ( read original story ...)
Crypto Battle For Black Men: Can Harris Outmaneuver Trump’s Strategy?
Can Kamala Harris's crypto agenda empower Black men and counter Trump’s appeal? Explore the battle for economic equity in the digital age in this in-depth analysis.
Crypto has quietly become one of the biggest electoral players. You wouldn’t know it from their ads.
Super PACs funded by the crypto industry are pouring massive amounts into congressional races, and not a single ad actually mentions crypto.