This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Shares in the Asia-Pacific were set to rise on Wednesday after U.S. stocks rallied for a second day. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was ...
Japan LDP Aims to Aid Sickly Firms as Covid-Era Free Credit Ends
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is looking to provide new support for heavily indebted firms amid fears that some of them may go bust after a Covid-related credit program ends, a senior party ...
Chef Daniel Calvert’s insider guide to Tokyo dining
The British chef at the helm of Tokyo’s Michelin-starred Sézanne reveals his favourite places to eat and drink in the Japanese capital ... ( read original story ...)
Fares from California and Hawaii to Tokyo for as low as $550 economy and $1,525 business
MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Tokyo, a bustling city known for its glimmering streets and rich history, has been closed off to much of the world for the duration ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fired a missile over Japan for the first time in five years. Here’s what you need to know
North Korea fired a ballistic missile without warning over Japan on Tuesday for the first time in five years, a highly provocative and reckless act that marks a significant escalation in its weapons ... ( read original story ...)
See Denver’s most expensive listing: New Japanese-inspired home asks nearly $29M
Eight is a lucky number in Japanese culture symbolizing growing prosperity ... “Clearview Farm is the region’s most exceptional modern residence,” the official property listing states. The home was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Invest in Metaverse and NFT Expansion
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a policy speech on Monday that the country’s plans for investing in digital transformation include non-fungible tokens (NFT) and metaverse services. The ...
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan, raising concern over its growing nuclear program
North Korea fired a powerful ballistic missile over Japan without warning early Tuesday, sending panicked citizens to shelters and increasing fears over the nation's willingness to use nuclear weapons ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya to replace Osteria Rossa in Grand Rapids
Roughly 10 months after Grand Rapids said goodbye to Osteria Rossa, a new Japanese restaurant is getting ready to take over the downtown space. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka announces release of 1st children’s book, ‘The Way Champs Play’
The four-time Grand Slam champion announced Tuesday she is publishing her children's book debut, 'The Way Champs Play,' with a release date set for Dec. 6. An unspecified portion of the book's ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto losses total $428M in Q3, down 36% from previous quarter
Crypto "losses” from hacks and fraud continued to decline in the third quarter, Immunefi’s Crypto Losses Q3 report shows.
Messari’s Mainnet Conference Two Weeks Later: Crypto Winter Has No End In Sight
It’s been two weeks since the latest cryptocurrency/blockchain conference in New York, where the mood was “as usual” for crypto – the future is ours. Just keep calm “hodl” on. But roughly seven ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.96%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Automobiles & Parts, Power and Mining sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 2.96%. The best ...
Japan To Finance Decarbonization Of Shipping
ESG makes headway in the shipping industry thanks to Japan.
Yokohama to raise truck tire prices Nov. 1
Yokohama Tire Corp. will implement an undisclosed price increase on its commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective Nov. 1. The increase is due to a continued rise in costs associated with ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to publish picture book ‘The Way Champs Play’
Naomi Osaka has some life lessons she'd like to share. The tennis superstar has a deal with HarperCollins Publishers for a children's picture book, “The Way Champs Play," scheduled to come out Dec. 6. ( read original story ...)