Tokyo-based Ecbo, the Japanese startup offering the Ecbo Cloak luggage storage service and the Ecbo Pickup service, held a press conference in Taipei on Friday to announce the launch of the ...
Japan banking regulator sees no big impact from BOJ shift for now
The Bank of Japan's latest policy shift would not have a major impact on Japanese banks unless there are sudden spikes in domestic bond yields, the new head of Japan's financial regulator told Reuters ...
‘Long way to go’: Bank of Japan douses tightening hopes after policy tweak
Deputy Governor Shinichi Ichida said there is "still a long way to go" before BOJ would even consider raising short-term interest rates to 0%.
Japan PM tells ministers to get Osaka Expo preparations on track
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday instructed relevant ministers to hasten preparations for the World Exposition in Osak ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Host Iran’s Foreign Minister, Tell Tehran to Cut Weapon Supply to Russia – TBS
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a joint press conference with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad (not pictured), in Tehran, Iran July 31, 2023. Majid Asgaripour/WANA ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Khanun eases off Japan’s Okinawa, but islands brace for return of “unusual” storm
By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) -Typhoon Khanun weakened slightly and hovered in the East China Sea on Friday, but it is still expected to approach Japan's Okinawa islands again, and even head for the ... ( read original story ...)
UN says Japan gov’t needs to support Johnny’s sex abuse victims
A U.N. Human Rights Council delegation urged the Japanese government on Friday to lead efforts in conducting a transparent investigat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s property prices continue to rise
Japan’s residential property prices continue to rise, despite weak demand and projected economic slowdown. During 2022, the nationwide residential property price index rose by 7.5% (3.4% ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends largely flat amid caution ahead of US payrolls data
Japan's Nikkei share average ended almost flat on Friday amid caution ahead of the release of U.S. payrolls data, while gains in technology stocks supporting the index. The Nikkei inched up 0.10% to ...
Elon Musk: Japan issues rare warning over fake X account
Japan's finance ministry has called on X, formerly known as Twitter, to take down an account impersonating its top currency diplomat Masato Kanda. "Please don't follow the impersonation account and/or ...
Japan’s SoftBank Corp posts 2.1% increase in Q1 profit
Japan's SoftBank Corp, the domestic telecoms arm of SoftBank Group, posted a 2.1% increase in first quarter operating profit on Friday. Operating profit was 246.3 billion yen ($1.73 billion) in the ...
Tokyo Prosecutors Search Vice Minister’s Office, Media Say
Tokyo prosecutors searched the office Friday of a ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker who serves as a vice minister on suspicion he received a bribe from a wind power company, the Asahi newspaper and other media said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy to pick up in Q2 despite slowing global demand: Reuters poll
Japan's economy likely grew an annualised 3.1% in April-June to mark a third straight quarter of expansion, according to a Reuters poll, helped by resilience in exports despite slowing global demand. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Confirms Return to Tennis as a Mother
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka revealed her decision to embrace motherhood while still competing on the WTA Tour, defying common assumptions about the challenges of combining it with professional tennis ... ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Remains Calm Above $29.1 K but Is Higher Volatility in Its Future?
Prices: The recent monotony in bitcoin and altcoin prices may be a set-up for more volatile times ahead. Meanwhile, bitcoin remained in its recent tight range above $29.1K. Insights: The supply of ...
Binance Introduces Crypto Trading Platform Designed for the Japanese Market
Binance, the largest crypto exchange, is pleased to announce the launch of Binance Japan, our new platform designed for the Japanese market.