One new crypto managed to buck this trend by shooting up 1,000 per cent in 24 hours. The astonishing gains seen by DubaiCoin since launching led to the government of Dubai issuing a warning that it is ... ( read original story ...)
Australian crypto investors must report profits or face penalties for tax evasion, government official says
Australian Tax Office official Tim Loh said that capital gains tax applies to cryptocurrency investments and that authorities track investments. ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly higher on upbeat US jobs, growth data
President Joe Biden's proposal fo r a $6 trillion budget also boosted buying of shares likely to benefit from heavy government spending. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index climbed 2.1% and other regional ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan governor slams Bitcoin, calls BTC a speculative asset
Haruhiko Kuroda, governor of the Bank of Japan, has slammed Bitcoin calling it a speculative asset with volatile price swings. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei climbs over 2%; Japan shares end higher as vaccine progress spurs recovery bets
The Nikkei share average rose 2.10 per cent to 29,149.41, closing above the 29,000 level for the first time since May 10, while the broader Topix gained 1.91 per cent to 1,947.44. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka making ‘phenomenal error’ in refusing press duties at French Open
Naomi Osaka has been accused of making a “phenomenal error” in her decision to forego all press conferences at the upcoming French Open. The world No2 said in a statement that she would miss her media ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-WTA says would welcome dialogue with Osaka
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it would welcome dialogue with world number two Naomi Osaka over her decision to boycott press conferences at this year's French Open. Japanese player Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm eyes $3-billion IPO
One97 Communications Limited, the parent company of Paytm, is likely to launch its IPO towards the year end, possibly around November, said a person familiar with the development. The preparations for ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Cement 4Q sales soar amid construction sector recovery
PLC as the cement maker benefitted from a stronger rebound in housing and construction activities in the first quarter of 2021 which made the company to add more heft to its production. .. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Output Seen Rising as Exports Cushion Pandemic’s Impact: Reuters Poll
Japan's factory output is expected to have risen for the second straight month in April on brisk exports and solid demand for electronic goods, a Reuters poll showed, a sign a rebound in overseas ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm IPO To Make Largest Debut Ever in Indian Share Market? Check Details
Paytm is preparing to launch an initial public offering (IPO) this year. Paytm IPO aims to raise a staggering amount around USD 3 billion. Paytm IPO is likely to be launched in later part of 2021. If ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Nikkei’s biased views against Cambodia
The Nikkei Asia magazine often carries stories that frame Cambodia as China’s proxy, and it repeats the accusation on the presence of Chinese naval base in Cambodia. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps nearly 2% as Asia-Pacific stocks rise; JD Logistics’ soars in Hong Kong debut
The logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com soared more than 17% in Friday morning trade as it made its debut in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
No Tokyo Games for rugby sevens gold medalist Emilee Cherry
Emilee Cherry won’t be at the Tokyo Olympics to help Australia defend the gold medal it won in women's rugby sevens at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Cherry, a former women’s sevens player of the year, gave ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Olympics-Japan looks to extend Tokyo state of emergency to June 20, minister says
Japan is looking to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas by about three weeks to June 20, a cabinet minister said on Friday, as the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of easing less than ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s jobless rate rises, prices fall as pandemic pain persists
Japan's unemployment rate crept up and job availability slid in April, data showed on Friday, underscoring the pain the country's prolonged battle with COVID-19 is inflicting on the economy. ... ( read original story ...)