Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed down 0.42 percent at 28,743.25 on Monday, while the broader Topix shed 0.19 percent at 1,892.54. T Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is ... ( read original story ...)
Most Japanese don’t want foreign fans to attend Tokyo Games – poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Most Japanese do not want international spectators to attend the Tokyo Games this summer amid fears a large influx of visitors could spark a resurgence in new coronavirus infections, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s January current account surplus sees first decline in five months
The current account balance, one of the widest gauges of international trade, registered a surplus of ¥646.8 billion ($6 billion), down 2.3% from a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan adds female executives but they take only 8% of board seats
Japanese businesses have made progress in naming more women who have risen through the ranks to executive positions, but female participation in management still falls far short of levels in Western ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 1.19 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 1.19 percent at 29,208.19 on Monday, while the broader Topix gained 1.06 percent at 1,916.33. T Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares gain as cenbank governor eases concerns over yields
Japanese shares rose on Monday as the central bank governor's remarks eased speculation that yields on government bonds would be allowed to rise, while optimism over a $1.9 trillion U.S. pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bank deposits rise at record pace in Feb as consumers save, not spend
Japanese bank deposits rose in February at the fastest annual pace of record, data showed on Monday, as a renewed wave of coronavirus infections prodded households to save rather than spend. The data ... ( read original story ...)
Japan January Current Account Surplus Y646.8 Billion
Japan posted a current account surplus of 646.8 billion yen in January, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday - down 2.3 percent on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan logs current account surplus of 646.8 bil. yen in Jan.
Japan posted a current account surplus of 646.8 billion yen ($6 billion) in January, the Finance Ministry said Monday. Among key components, the country had a goods trade deficit of 130.1 billion yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Green Future Means Reckoning With Its Nuclear Past
About once a month, the same group of two dozen Japanese government officials, company executives and professors file into a bland white and beige conference room at the nation's economy, trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has 60% more female executives but still lags West
Japanese businesses have made progress in naming more women who have risen through the ranks to executive positions, but female participation in management still falls far short of levels in Western ... ( read original story ...)
Why Bitcoin Won’t ‘Break’: Expert Explains the Crypto’s Rise
CEO of Flipside Crypto discusses why Bitcoin has surged, the SEC's role in crypto, new projects to watch and why we won't likely see a fall back to $10,000. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Coin Outperforming Bitcoin is About to See Supply Reduced
The reduced supply of Ether will likely lead to rising prices as demand for the coins increases, said Eric Turner, director of research at Messari, a cryptocurrency analytics firm. “This is probably ... ( read original story ...)
India Needs to Assess Crypto Risks Before Deciding Whether to Ban, Minister Says
India’s Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said the government needs to study national security risks posed by virtual currencies before making any decision on their legality. ( read original story ...)
HAX Tokyo alumni LexxPluss secures seed round to enhance warehouse robotics
See the original story in Japanese. Kawasaki, Kanagawa-based LexxPluss announced on Wednesday that it has secured an undisclosed sum in a seed round from Incubate Fund, SOSV Investments, and ... ( read original story ...)
Operation Hidden Treasure Is Here. If You Have Unreported Crypto, Get Legal Advice
IRS is stepping up Crypto enforcement with Operation Hidden Treasure. Spoiler Alert: crypto holders are not so hidden. ( read original story ...)