In a world where almost every asset has shown vulnerability, digital assets have proven themselves to be reliable. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga to join race to succeed PM Abe – Kyodo
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga intends to run in the ruling party leadership race to succeed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday, citing an unnamed source. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final with hamstring injury
Naomi Osaka, who was to play in the finals of the Western & Southern Open on Saturday, has withdrawn from the tournament with a hamstring injury. Her opponent, Victoria Azarenka, took the title by ... ( read original story ...)
The Great Reset and accredited investors: Bad crypto news of the week
World leaders have been discussing the role of cryptocurrencies during The Great Reset, the time that will follow the end of the pandemic and the reopening of world economies. As some leaders look for ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe decided to go all out on Donald Trump. He’s probably regretting it now.
The Japanese prime minister discovered that friendship with President Trump doesn't necessarily bring benefits ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Open kicks off Monday with no fans, following week of sports protests
The U.S. Open is set to begin on Monday without fans. In an interview with CNBC, Billie Jean King praises 22-year-old Naomi Osaka for taking a stand on racial injustice and inequality. ( read original story ...)
Party election to pick PM Abe’s successor around Sept. 15: Kyodo
Japan's ruling party will choose Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's successor around Sept. 15, Kyodo news agency said on Saturday, after Abe abruptly announced his resignation for health reasons on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Abe Defied Expectations to Build a Better Japan
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister, is resigning due to ulcerative colitis. He leaves behind a Japan that is both economically stronger and more socially liberal ... ( read original story ...)
Abe, Japan’s Longest-Serving Premier, Resigns Due to Health
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would resign to undergo treatment for a chronic illness, ending his run as the country’s longest serving premier in an announcement that surprised some ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptosphere: The freewheeling world of crypto lending
The freewheeling world of crypto lending. Posted . Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platforms have experienced a major boom during lockdown. Loans on such plat ... ( read original story ...)
Former Toshiba chipmaker files for IPO
The company spun off of Toshiba's memory chip business is set to go public in what is expected to be Japan's largest IPO this year. ( read original story ...)
Here’s How Markets Could React if Japanese PM Abe Resigns Over Health Fears, Bank of America Says
A sudden resignation by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could see the U.S. dollar fall against the yen as political risks in both countries mount, Bank of America analysts said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe’s Resignation Could Be an Entry Point for Japanese Stocks, Analysts Say
The resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, could create an entry point for Japanese equities, analysts said. Daiju Aoki, regional CIO Japan for UBS ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks Rally on Consumer Data, Yen Surges as Japan’s Abe Quits
Global equity markets rose to a new high on Friday as U.S. consumer spending in July suggested a strong economic rebound lies ahead, while the Japanese yen surged on safe-haven buying after Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-IOC, IPC thank “Super-Mario” Abe for Tokyo vision
Olympic officials thanked outgoing Japanese premier Shinzo Abe on Friday for his commitment to bringing the Games to Tokyo and said they would work closely with his successor as Japan bids to overcome ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific Shares: Nikkei Tumbles After Japan PM Abe Confirms Resignation
The major Asia Pacific stock indexes were mixed on Friday as investors continued to assess the impact of recent developments from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The price action across the board suggests ... ( read original story ...)