Japan has spent at least 16 trillion yen (roughly $122.6 billion) on coronavirus-related projects including vaccinations and enhanced medical ... ( read original story ...)
Top 3 passive ways to earn crypto from a small amount of capital, according to the CEO of a blockchain investment firm
The options have varying levels of risk and require an initial deployment of capital but yield returns over time. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei reverses course to end higher on solid corporate outlook
Japan's Nikkei reversed its course to settle higher on Friday, as investors snapped up shares on hopes for solid corporate earnings, despite a sell-off in broader Asian markets amid concerns over ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Fed interest rate hike adds pressure to Japan’s economy
Photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows the Japanese yen and U.S. dollar banknotes in Tokyo, Japan. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)-The yen has weakened markedly this year as U.S. monetary poli ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s evolution adds new risks to potential rewards
Obviously, he reminds me of that continually,” he says, speaking from a hotel room in Las Vegas, where he says is on a “work-ation,” combining pleasure with his new passion for crypto. ( read original story ...)
A Typo Sent $36 Million of Crypto Into the Ether
Developers of the Juno cryptocurrency meant to send $36 million in tokens to a community-controlled wallet. Human error sent it to an inaccessible address. ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs welcoming foreign tourists as early as June
Japan might start accepting foreign tourists next month, Nikkei has learned. The government will make a final decision on lifting the ban on tourist visas in two weeks, when the number of infections ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow tourist groups as soon as this month: Report
Japan is looking at doubling the daily entry cap to 20,000 and accepting overseas tourists from June, the Nikkei newspaper reported, citing unnamed sources. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Asia skid except in Japan where Nikkei 225 advances
Stocks in Asia were on the skids on Friday although in Japan the Nikkei 225 gained ground after being closed for most of this week ... ( read original story ...)
Delhivery IPO size cut down by a third due to market volatility and LIC IPO, say analysts
In this case, the OFS would go to Carlyle, Japanese Softbank, Fosun group-owned China Momentum ... has made the current market situation challenging, but Delhivery’s IPO will sail through as it has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank still believes inflation is transitory, says investment management firm
Brad Tank of Neuberger Berman discusses how the Bank of Japan is dealing with global inflationary pressures. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may spend US$100bil to slow yen’s slide
TOKYO: The yen may extend declines to 140 per dollar and that could trigger the Japanese government to spend US$100bil (RM433.7bil) to limit further losses, according to Bank of America (BofA). ( read original story ...)
Crypto becomes a political player
Political groups backed by wealthy crypto investors have already scored some key wins in the 2022 midterm primaries. And at this early stage in the campaign, donations from the industry already have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘accidental governor’ on why ultra-low is not the way to go
A critic of ultra-low interest rates and former prime minister Shinzo Abe’s economic reforms, Masaaki Shirakwa steered Japan’s monetary policy through crisis after crisis during his turbulent stint as ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto gaming is growing, but can it reach people outside of the web3 world?
Last year was big for the play-to-earn gaming scene, which goes hand-in-hand with the crypto world, but as the games become more advanced and provide more opportunities for users, what’s next ... ( read original story ...)
Armored Truck Firm Brink’s Says It Will Secure Crypto Backups in Secret Vaults
The security company best known for making giant armored trucks and inspiring elaborate heist fantasies from bored suburban kids is getting in on crypto. Brink’s, the 163-year-old Virginia-based ... ( read original story ...)