The benchmark Nikkei stock index opened fractionally lower Tuesday after inheriting mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with technology issues' advancing amid concerns over upcoming corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Expects Solid Growth This Year and Next Year
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday slightly raised its growth forecast for Japan’s current fiscal year, predicting a lift from the global economic recovery, but said inflation was unlikely to reach the bank ... ( read original story ...)
Gold Down Ahead of Central Bank Policy Decision in Japan, U.S.
Gold was down on Tuesday morning in Asia as investors await U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision, which will be handed down on Apr.29. Gold futures edged down 0.11% to $1,778.10 by 11:20 PM ET (3:20 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Market Marginally Lower
The Japanese stock market is marginally lower on Tuesday, with the benchmark Nikkei index just above the 29,100 level, following the mixed cues overnight from Wall Street. The market is cautious as ... ( read original story ...)
The Bank of Japan is in Action ahead of U.S Consumer Confidence Figures
The Bank of Japan and the monetary policy press conference will draw attention early in the day. Late in the day, U.S consumer confidence will also be in focus. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s defense ministry to open mass vaccination centre in Tokyo
Japan will open a mass vaccination centre in central Tokyo next month, officials said on Tuesday, part of the country's bid to speed up its COVID-19 inoculation campaign as the Olympic Games looms. No ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Masatsugu Asakawa to seek re-election as ADB chief
Asakawa, a former Japanese vice finance minister for international affairs who took office in January last year, is likely to win, sources say. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Suspend Aid Benefitting Myanmar Junta
The Japanese government should immediately review its aid portfolio for Myanmar and suspend non-humanitarian projects that benefit the junta or military, Human Rights Watch said today. Japan should ... ( read original story ...)
You Can Mine Crypto With Just About Anything, Even a Commodore 64
But you can program virtually any computer to process hash functions—even the Commodore 64. Spotted by TechRadar, YouTuber 8-Bit Show and Tell used C64 Bitcoin Miner, which is open-source mining ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Athletes set to undergo daily Covid testing but quarantine set to be scrapped
Athletes are expected to undergo daily Covid testing at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics in new rules set to be unveiled later this week. The IOC is set to unveil the new round of measures on Wednesday in ... ( read original story ...)
Kiria is second Tokyo-bound fencer
Kiria Tikanah Abdul Rahman delivered a double delight for the local fencing fraternity yesterday as she upstaged higher-ranked rivals at the Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualification Tournament in Tashkent, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Has Decided to Seek State of Emergency, Mainichi Says
Tokyo has decided to ask the Japanese government to declare a state of emergency, Mainichi newspaper reported, as authorities step up restrictions to contain a surge in coronavirus infections ahead of ... ( read original story ...)
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Japan Lifeline Co., Ltd to Commercialize Inspire Therapy in Japan
Reimbursement Review of Inspire Therapy Completed by Japan Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare (MHLW); National Health Insurance Payment Listing Expected in June 2021 Initial Inspire Therapy ... ( read original story ...)
A beginner’s guide to crypto lingo
Investing in cryptocurrencies requires an appetite for risk and a whole new vocabulary. Here's a beginner's guide to the fundamentals of crypto lingo. ( read original story ...)
Crypto bull calls dogecoin a mania and a bubble, says her firm hasn’t touched it
CoinShares' Meltem Demirors told CNBC on Monday the huge rally in dogecoin this year is "definitely a mania" and a "classic sort of bubble." ... ( read original story ...)
Cardano And Ethereum Founder Analyzes The Newest Evolutions In Crypto And Blockchain Technology
By nature of his background as a mathematician by trade, as well as his history as one of the co-founders of Ethereum, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is uniquely positioned to understand the ... ( read original story ...)