Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said his government is aiming to compile a supplementary budget for the current fiscal year in excess of last year's 13.1 trillion yen ($87.6 billion) to fund an ...
New Japan PM wants bank to be careful when raising rates
Japan's newly appointed economy minister, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expects the Bank of Japan to make careful economic assessments when raising interest ...
Tokyo Metro’s IPO could propel the Japanese market as investors seek China alternatives
Tokyo Metro's initial public offering could drive momentum in the Japanese market and attract more companies into the country, analysts said, as China continues to lose steam. In Japan's biggest IPO ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.87%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Shipbuilding, Retail and Transportation Equipment sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.87% to ...
Nikkei stock index retakes 40,000 for 1st time in 3 months
The Nikkei stock index reclaimed the 40,000-point level in early Tuesday trading for the first time in three months, tracking overnig ...
Japanese Markets Close Up, Boosted by Wall Street Gains and Yen Weakness
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.8% to close at 39910.55, boosted by Wall Street's gains overnight and weakness in the yen. "A softer yen has been generally supportive of the Nikkei by offering a ...
Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Close Q3 Flat at $2.3 Trillion Market Cap with Significant Volatility – Report
CoinGecko noted in its report that Q3 saw crypto close the quarter flat at a $2.3 trillion market cap, but the period still saw significant volatility.
Japanese Megabanks’ Implied Upside Surges After Share Prices Drop
Japanese banks faced sharp declines in their stock prices in August as part of a broader market downturn driven by growing concerns over the US economy and potentially higher interest rates ...
Tokyo Metro’s IPO could drive momentum in the Japanese market as Chinese listings dry up
Tokyo Metro's initial public offering could drive momentum in the Japanese market and attract more companies into the country, analysts said, as China continues to lose steam. In Japan's biggest IPO ...
Bitcoin Lifted by Bets on Clearer US Crypto Rules After Election
Bitcoin is pulling ahead of stocks and gold this month, buoyed by growing indications that the US regulatory outlook for the cryptocurrency sector will improve after the upcoming presidential election ...
This influencer was scammed out of thousands in crypto — and has a tip to help you avoid fraud
A British fitness and wellness influencer who was duped into handing over $7,450 worth of crypto and has a tip on how to avoid falling into the same trap.
Ad giant Hakuhodo to expand Worldcoin retina scans in Japan
The controversial digital ID and crypto project, Worldcoin, will now be pushed in Japan by the nation's second-largest advertising company, Hakuhodo. In a ...
Japan’s Nikkei hits three-month peak on Wall Street gains, weaker yen
Japan's Nikkei share average touched a three-month high in early trade on Tuesday, as a strong performance on Wall Street overnight and a weaker yen buoyed investor sentiment. The Nikkei .N225 was up ...
The most interesting unicorns to come out of Japan
Japan's startup sector, despite being one of the biggest in the world, has lagged behind other regions like the U.S., China, and the U.K., in terms of the ...
Japanese payments company Infcurion says planning IPO in 2025
Infcurion, founded in 2006, offers technology powering a range of payments services such as digital wallets and credit cards.
Japan Inc’s shareholders increasingly challenge management
Shareholders of Japan's largest companies are increasingly voting against management resolutions, data showed on Tuesday, spurred on by guidance on effective corporate governance and capital ...