Japan's Nikkei index ended higher on Thursday, for the first time in more than a week, as investors bought back shares that had been beaten down by the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) surprise policy tweak ...
How far is Tokyo from Kentucky? As far as the next KFC outlet
It was in 1970, KFC opened its first outlet in Japan's Nagoya. Data says that around 1981, the chain had opened 324 stores across Japan ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stands up RQ-4B Global Hawk capability
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF_ has beefed up its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities with the introduction of the Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk. ( read original story ...)
Albemarle And OSAKA Titanium: Commodities Super Cycle Special Situations Report
Commodity prices have recently seen strong gains, potentially indicating the beginning of a super-cycle. Read more as we focus on Albemarle and OSAKA Titanium. ( read original story ...)
What this year in crypto has taught us
And I guess I do feel a certain sense of vindication at seeing the market start to implode, having stood my ground against numerous crypto bros telling me to “have fun staying poor”. But I have been reluctant to write an “I told you so”,
How crypto fell to earth in 2022: Eight charts that tell the story of a cruel crash
However, others argue that crypto has endured worse in the past and its adoption rate is growing despite an array of bad press. Yahoo finance UK looks back over 2022, a year of "crypto winter", where investor nerves were well and truly tested.
Nagai Hokkaido Cuisine – Authentic Kaiseki Restaurant From Sapporo Opens At Suntec City, With Lunch Sets From $28 And Omakase From $98
Having firmly established an iconic status in Sapporo Susukino, Nagai Hokkaido Cuisine has launched its first-ever international outlet at Eat at Seven, Suntec City. The popular Hokkaido kaiseki called “Local Cuisine Nagai” over there dates back to 1993. ( read original story ...)
Osaka police officers caught trying to cover up wrong-way drive down street
A pair of Osaka Prefectural Police officers have been caught attempting to cover up a traffic violation they committed while on-duty, sources ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks snap 5-day loss as concerns over hawkish BOJ ease
Tokyo stocks snapped a five-day losing streak Thursday, as investors bought on dips after judging that the Bank of Japan's sudden policy shift is unlikely to lead to immediate interest rate hikes. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 120. ( read original story ...)
Former Aoki Holdings executives admit to Tokyo Games sponsorship bribery
Former executives of a business suit retailer have admitted to charges of offering bribes to win sponsorship rights for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan reverts to max nuclear power to tackle energy, climate
Japan on Thursday adopted a new policy promoting greater use of nuclear energy to ensure a stable power supply amid global fuel shortages and to reduce carbon emissions — a major reversal of its phase ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to look into group’s report of secret Chinese police stations
Japanese authorities are investigating a report from a human rights group that China has set up police offices in Japan, a top government spokesperson said on Thursday, following similar checks by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Eyes Record Budget as BOJ Shock Pressures Funding Costs
Japan will again resort to bond issuance to help fund another year of record spending, with the Bank of Japan’s surprise policy move this week set to put pressure on borrowing costs going forward. ( read original story ...)
Trial to begin of former executives accused of Tokyo Games sponsorship bribery
A trial is set to begin on Thursday of former executives of a business suit retailer charged with offering bribes to win sponsorship rights for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Open Higher Extending US Rallies
Tokyo stocks opened higher Thursday, tracking Wall Street rallies on strong data and earnings, as the yen steadied following a shock Bank of Japan monetary policy tweak. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM advisers urge talks on inflation-beating wage growth
Private sector advisers of Japan's top economic council on Thursday called on the government to step up talks on how to ensure wages rise faster than inflation, opening the door for a shift way from a ... ( read original story ...)