Japan posted a current account surplus of 438.2 billion yen in January, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday. That exceeded ...
Binance launches a crypto perfume and Coachella partners with OpenSea
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Coinbase Convertibles Jump to Two-Year High During Crypto Rally
The recent rally in cryptocurrencies has spurred a recovery in a bond issued by the exchange firm Coinbase Global Inc. that had been trading in distressed territory as recently as last year.
Analysts reveal lucrative crypto trades amid bitcoin price surge
Bitcoin's positive price momentum led analysts to highlight a batch of other promising bets related to the crypto industry.
Yen Rallies on Bets That Bank of Japan Could Soon Tighten Policy
The yen advanced against the dollar and Japanese stocks fell, amid growing confidence that the Bank of Japan could soon tighten its ultra-easy monetary policy. Japan's currency traded bel ...
Japan Dishes Out 688 Million – Grant to Finance Social Service Projects
IN a significant move to strengthening bilateral collaboration, the government of Japan has provided 688m/- grant to the government for the implementation of Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGHSP) ...
Japan’s Pocketalk interpreter preparing for 2025 IPO in Tokyo
TOKYO -- Tokyo-based Pocketalk, a developer of mobile translation devices, is planning an initial public offering and listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's prime market in 2025, Nikkei has learned.
Nikkei 225 slides, yen surges on Japanese wage growth acceleration
The Nikkei 225 fell below 40,000 and the yen surged after data showing accelerating wgae growth in Japan, boosting the prospects that it will soon end its negative interest-rate regime.
Osaka considers taxing foreign tourists amid overcrowding
OSAKA--The Osaka prefectural government is considering imposing a levy on foreign tourists to finance measures against overtourism and related expenses, Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura said on March 6.
Dollar slips as data weighs; bitcoin retreats after hitting new high
The dollar stabilized against the yuan amid Chinese policy updates, while rising inflation hinted at potential shifts away from Japan's negative interest rates.
Binance made crypto perfume in a baffling attempt to woo women
What does crypto smell like? Binance is the largest crypto exchange in the world by volume, but it is facing serious challenges. After publication, a spokesperson shared that in February, Binance's ...
Japan’s Top Union Group Demands Highest Wage Hike in 30 Years
Japan’s biggest union federation demanded its biggest pay hike since 1993, adding further fuel to speculation that the nation’s central bank may move in March to raise interest rates for the first ...
Corporate Japan must quit the side hustle
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Japan real wages fall in January for 22nd month, down 0.6% on yr
Japan's real wages in January were down 0.6 percent from a year earlier, marking the 22nd straight month of decline, as salary gains ...
Etihad ‘prepping’ for airline IPO
Gulf carrier Etihad Airways posted an annual profit while the group CEO hints an airline IPO is possible in the near future ...
Crypto fraud ranks among the riskiest scams of 2023, BBB says
The Better Business Bureau said Americans also lost money last year in employment scams and online purchasing scams.