The growing integration of Hong Kong with China has increased the importance of the territory as a gateway to the world's second-largest economy, but those who want to invest across the rest of Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kaizen Platform, helping optimize website user experience, files for IPO
See the original story in Japanese. Japanese startup Kaizen Platform, offering website user interface improvement solutions, announced on Wednesday that IPO application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Affin Bank Weighs IPO of Asset Management Unit
Affin Bank Bhd. is considering an initial public offering of its asset management unit that could raise about 500 million ringgit ($123 million), people familiar with the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nike Ad on Bullying, Racism Sparks Hot Online Response
A video ad from Nike Japan against bullying and racism that features biracial athletes and other minorities, such as those of Korean descent, has prompted a sharp online response including calls to ... ( read original story ...)
JP Morgan Asset Sees Opportunities in Japan Internet Sector
JP Morgan Asset Management’s outperforming Japan equity fund sees growth opportunities in the information and communications sector as the country lags in adopting key tools like e-commerce and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow ‘large-scale’ overseas visitors for Tokyo Games: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan aims to allow "large-scale" numbers of overseas visitors to attend next year's Tokyo Olympics without mandatory vaccinations or quarantine provided they submit negative COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Won’t Try to Fill All Output Gap With Stimulus Alone, Says Econmin Nishimura
Japan's government will not try to fill all of the economy's 34 trillion yen ($326 billion) output gap with stimulus measures alone, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Wednesday. Instead, ... ( read original story ...)
A 1% Bond in Japan Is World’s Lowest-Coupon Junk Note in 2020
Japanese consumer lender Aiful Corp. sold bonds with the world’s lowest coupon for a junk-rated issuer this year, as record low rates amid the pandemic redefine what high yield means. ( read original story ...)
OYO CEO Talks IPO, Funding As Hotel Startup Fights To Recover
After expansion woes and COVID setbacks, Indian-based OYO, a hotel chain backed by Japan's SoftBank Group, is on its way back, according to its CEO. ( read original story ...)
Where next for the Nikkei 225?
The Nikkei 225 recently broke through a 30-year consolidation period after climbing to its highest point since 1991, the Financial Times reported. This position has validated many long-term bulls, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov’t launches project for temporary office allocation for foreign financial companies
The Tokyo metropolitan government (TMG), as part of its policy to make Tokyo into the world’s leading financial city, is implementing the “Project for Temporary Office Allocation for Financial Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how early crypto investor Mike Novogratz sees the bitcoin trade unfolding next year
"I think $14,500, there's really, really good support," the Galaxy Digital founder and chief told CNBC on Tuesday. "It shouldn't go below that next year." ... ( read original story ...)
4 Emerging Crypto Exchanges That Should Be On Your Radar
The market for cryptocurrency exchanges has witnessed explosive growth in the past three years. With so many options to choose from, which up and coming platforms should be on your radar? ( read original story ...)
Support Your Favorite Charities And Promote Crypto This #BitcoinTuesday
Bitcoin Tuesday kicks off a month long campaign #BagSeason to raise cryptocurrency donations, all while saving donors on taxes! ( read original story ...)
Facebook-Backed Crypto Group Libra Changes Name to Diem Network
Libra Association, a cryptocurrency project started by Facebook Inc. that drew regulatory blowback worldwide, is hoping a new name offers a fresh chance to win over regulators and gain a foothold in ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto rally continues globally on institutional buying, India still sees mostly retail trading
Crypto saw a massive rally over the last two days, following a blip last week, when many investors were booking their profits. Now as bitcoins have crossed their 2017 highs, industry insiders believe ... ( read original story ...)