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Exclusive-In Rakuten Bank’s downsized IPO, investors pushed for details on troubled parent, sources say
Japan's Rakuten Bank Ltd amended the filing of its $625 million initial public offering (IPO) after investors pushed for details on the risks from its exposure to money-losing parent Rakuten Group Inc ...
Bank of Japan Largely Maintains View of Regional Economies
The Bank of Japan largely maintained its assessment for the nation’s regional economies, saying they are recovering from the impact of the pandemic.
Bank of Japan unlikely to end yield curve control before the fourth quarter, strategist says
Sean Callow of Westpac Bank says he doesn't expect the "inflation dynamics" to change before then and "it might even be a case of next year." ...
How lethal was explosive device thrown at Japan PM Kishida?
A fragment believed to be from an explosive device that was thrown at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as he was preparing to give an election ca・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Investors seek to break through Japan Inc’s ‘value trap’
Corporate governance in Japan has suddenly become a cause celebre, rousing the world's third-largest stock market out of decades of lethargy and drawing in hordes of foreign investors. Japan's stock ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ keeps upbeat economic view on seven of Japan’s nine regions
The Bank of Japan maintained its upbeat economic assessment for most regions on Thursday, saying wage hikes were broadening, underscoring its conviction that the country was on a path to sustainably ... ( read original story ...)
On this day, Apr 20, 1943: One year later, Tokyo raid story told
The aircraft carrier Hornet was the "Shangri-La" from which 16 American bombers under Maj. Gen. James H. (Jimmy) ... ( read original story ...)
On this day, Apr 20, 1943: Japan’s version of Tokyo raid is different story
Japan gave Tuesday what purported to be the story of the American raid on Tokyo April 18, 1942, in a statement by Maj. ( read original story ...)
French tourist in Japan arrested for punching woman in the face
A French tourist was arrested for physically assaulting a woman in Roppongi, Japan. Charlie Evan, a 23-year-old French national, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of punching a woman in the face and leaving her injured on the streets of Tokyo's Minato ward. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Has a New Luxury Hotel to Make You Feel Special
With views of the Imperial Palace and, on a clear day, Mt. Fuji, the newest Four Seasons here has star power. Plus, it will treat you like one. ( read original story ...)
Deribit sets up crypto exchange battle with push into free trading
Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit is launching free trading of bitcoin and other tokens, setting up a fresh price war among digital asset exchanges as they seek to re-emerge after a bruising year ...
Japan March export growth slows, annual trade deficit widens to record
Japan's export growth slowed in March, according to Ministry of Finance data, dragged down by a drop in China-bound shipments of cars and steel in a slide that underscores concern about slowing global ...
A Japanese Airline Accidentally Sold $10,000 Business-Class Tickets for Just $300
Initially, a spokesperson for the airline said that the cheaper tickets would be honored by All Nippon, but later the carrier changed its tune and said a final decision hadn’t yet been agreed on. For ... ( read original story ...)
Learn The Fundamentals Of Blockchain, Bitcoin, And Crypto
Getting to the money is an idea that most people can get behind. From becoming a social media influencer to navigating a traditional job or even jumping into entrepreneurship, people are looking for ...
Sell-off hits bitcoin, and SEC Chair Gensler grilled on crypto in House hearing: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...