Praxis secured $525M in funding. The project aims to merge cutting-edge technology with the revival of Western values.
Food Innovators’ IPO fully subscribed, public offer 6.3 times subscribed
In total, the private placement and public tranches have a subscription rate of 1.4 times. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.87%
Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Communication, Power and Automobiles&Parts sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 ...
Japan premier Ishiba vows big spending, drifts away from fiscal restraint
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's administration has pledged to draft another big spending package, shifting further away from his calls for fiscal discipline in a move that will likely lead to ...
EY thinks Japan’s IPO market will recover ‘in the near future’
Ringo Choi, Asia-Pacific IPO leader at the accounting company, shares his outlook for initial public offerings in the region.
Large JGB Impact Likely if Japan’s FY24 Supplementary Budget Bigger Than FY23
A large JGB impact is likely if Japan’s FY24 supplementary budget, which will be used to finance the government’s new economic stimulus measures, is bigger than FY23’s, said SMBC Nikko Securities.
Bank of Japan policymaker calls for ‘very moderate’ pace of rate hikes
TOKYO: The Bank of Japan must raise interest rates at a "very moderate" pace and avoid hiking prematurely, its policymaker Seiji Adachi said on Wednesday (Oct 16), warning that further yen rises and ...
Bank of Japan must raise rates at ‘very moderate’ pace, says board member Adachi
Bank of Japan board member Seiji Adachi said on Wednesday the central bank must raise interest rates at a "very moderate" pace and avoid hiking prematurely, given uncertainties over the global ...
BRICS and Japan Key to XRP’s Bull Run Despite U.S. Regulatory Pressure
XRP's fast and cost-effective transactions make it a potential competitor to SWIFT, though overcoming SWIFT's global dominance remains a challenge.
Pro-crypto candidate John Deaton takes on Elizabeth Warren, promising fresh leadership
Republican candidate John Deaton is challenging Warren, aiming to overturn Massachusetts' long-standing Democratic dominance.
Crypto Battle For Black Men: Can Harris Outmaneuver Trump’s Strategy?
Can Kamala Harris's crypto agenda empower Black men and counter Trump’s appeal? Explore the battle for economic equity in the digital age in this in-depth analysis.
Crypto has quietly become one of the biggest electoral players. You wouldn’t know it from their ads.
Super PACs funded by the crypto industry are pouring massive amounts into congressional races, and not a single ad actually mentions crypto.
Tokyo Metro Raises $2.3bn In Japan’s Largest IPO In Six Years
Tokyo Metro Co. raised 348.6 billion yen in Japan’s largest IPO in six years, priced at 1,200 yen per share. Tokyo Metro Co. has successfully raised 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion) in Japan’s largest initial public offering (IPO) in six years, according to a regulatory filing released on Tuesday.
Asia’s IPO bankers look beyond China slump with US$6 bil week
Listings from Hyundai Motor Co.’s India unit, subway operator Tokyo Metro Co. and Rigaku Holdings Corp. will push IPO volumes in Asia Pacific excluding China past $28 million.
Japan PM seeks extra budget exceeding 13 trillion yen, Nikkei says
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 ...