Japan's record budget plan for fiscal 2022 has laid bare the urgent need to have real discussions about how to restore its debt-ridden finances, but the chance of seeing them anytime soon seems very ... ( read original story ...)
Top crypto regulatory moments of the year
Crypto assets and similar products have grown rapidly in 2021 and interlinkages with the regulated financial system are rising. Policymakers around the world, however, still struggle to track risks ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan provides $18bn in interest-free climate loans
Bank of Japan provides $18bn in interest-free climate loans. Japan's central bank has begun to provide interest-free 'climate response' loans worth up to JPY2 trillion ($18 billio ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Japan approves use of Merck’s COVID-19 pill
TOKYO — Japan has approved the COVID-19 pill developed by U.S. pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. for use beginning next week, the Japanese health minister said Friday. Health Minister Shigeyuki Goto ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s draft budget hits record high for 10th straight year
Spending on areas such as social security and defense has jumped, while estimated tax revenue has been revised upwards. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi UFJ targets Asia unicorns with debt-finance fund
Japan’s largest lender will start a $300 million fund early next year after upsizing its first joint-venture fund earlier this year, Chief Executive Officer Hironori Kamezawa said in an interview. It ... ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Crypto Pioneer Says Market Will Grow To Tens Of Trillions Of Dollars
Cryptocurrencies were born to be volatile, says Jihan Wu, but their growth over the long term will far outweigh their price fluctuations. ( read original story ...)
A House Divided – Do Former President Trump and Melania Trump Disagree on Crypto?
Are the former President and First Lady at odds over cryptocurrency? Ross Mac breaks down the latest crypto news. ( read original story ...)
Japan to cut FY 2022 bond issuance for 1st time in 3 years
The Japanese government will issue a total of 215.04 trillion yen ($1.9 trillion) worth of bonds under its initial budget for fiscal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s record $940bn budget to help recovery as fiscal reform in back seat
TOKYO: Japan's cabinet approved on Friday an annual budget of $940 billion that is a record for a tenth straight year, putting priority on the response to battling COVID-19 and the prime minister's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street advance, tech stocks lead gains
Japan's Nikkei index edged up on Friday with heavyweight technology stocks leading gains, taking cues from an overnight strong finish on Wall Street, in holiday-thinned trading. TOKYO, Dec 24 (Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to stick to primary budget surplus goal – Finance Minister Suzuki
Japan will stick to its aim of achieving primary budget surplus in fiscal 2025 and it is important to continue efforts on fiscal reform, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday.Asked if heavy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cabinet approves largest-ever budget for next fiscal year
Japan's cabinet approved Friday a 107.60 trillion yen ($940 billion) draft budget for fiscal 2022, the largest ever, to finance measures against the coronavirus pandemic, swelling social security ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cabinet OKs largest-ever 107.6 tril. yen budget for FY 2022
Japan's Cabinet approved Friday a 107.60 trillion yen ($940 billion) draft budget for fiscal 2022, the largest ever, to finance measu ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.13 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.13 percent at 28,836.05 on Friday, while the broader Topix gained 0.19 percent at 1,993.29. TOKYO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Incubators, Accelerators And Venture Capitalists Rise To The Challenge Of Web3.0 For All Investors
Delivering the Web3.0 vision will require adoption by both retail and institutional investors. Incubators, accelerators and venture capitalists play an important and vital role in helping ensure the ... ( read original story ...)