Futures in Asia-Pacific pointed to a lower open as major indexes on Wall Street fell sharply overnight. Japan's Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 28,485, while the contract in Osaka was at 28, ...
Popular Manga App Seeks 2023 IPO in Tokyo at $6 Billion Value
South Korean messaging giant Kakao Corp.’s manga business is pushing back plans to go public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange until next year, aiming for a valuation of $6 billion or more. Most Read from B ...
Japan Manufacturing PMI Slips To 51.0 In August – Jibun
The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to expand in August, albeit at a slower rate, the latest survey from Jibun Bank showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan MOF to request 26.9 trillion yen for FY2023 debt servicing – Yomiuri
Japan's Ministry of Finance is set to request 26.9 trillion yen ($195.54 billion) for debt servicing in the fiscal year beginning in April 2023, Yomiuri newspapei reported on Tuesday.That would mark a ... ( read original story ...)
Victim of Salisbury hit-and-run was ‘well-known, well-loved’ Tokyo Steakhouse manager
The death of 29-year-old Colin Lin, the victim of a hit-and-run on Route 13 in Salisbury last week, has devastated his family. It's also forced them to close their restaurant, Tokyo Steakhouse, ... ( read original story ...)
Bomb threat forces customers to temporarily evacuate from Sapporo shopping mall
A shopping mall in Sapporo was evacuated for several hours on Sunday after the facility received a bomb threat. According to police, at around 12:20 p.m., a man called and said that a bomb had been ... ( read original story ...)
Delta Air Lines Will Resume Flights From Los Angeles To Tokyo This October
Starting this October, Delta Air Lines will resume flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo. The airline shared this in “anticipation of Japan’s easing travel restrictions.” Travelers will be able to fly ... ( read original story ...)
Disabled sport to benefit from Tokyo Parasports Month to celebrate 2020 Paralympics
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has designated the months of August and September as "Tokyo Parasports Month", celebrating last year's hosting of ... ( read original story ...)
Former CFTC Chair: Here’s How SEC and CFTC Can Work Together to Regulate Crypto
Forming a self-regulatory governing committee “might be a way to develop standards for this market,” Timothy Massad said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.” ...
Banks, crypto lobby clash with lawmakers over Fed digital dollar
Attorney General Merrick Garland has until Sept. 5 to determine what, if any, new laws are necessary for the Fed to move forward with a digital dollar.
60-year-old man arrested after scuffle in Sapporo supermarket
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, said Sunday they have arrested a 60-year-old man after he assaulted a 30-year-old man in a supermarket. According to police, the incident occurred at the supermarket in ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese plastic food artists get creative at public exhibition in Tokyo
Japanese fake food artists are showing off their new creations at a public exhibition in Tokyo. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. ( read original story ...)
Japan government calls for officials to review ties with Unification Church
Japanese cabinet members need to check and review their ties with the Unification Church to alleviate public concerns, a government spokesperson said on Monday, in a response to tumbling approval ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto needs more regulated institutions, says Anchorage Digital co-founder
Diogo Monica, Anchorage Digital president and co-founder of, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss institutional investment and regulatory considerations for in crypto assets and infrastructures.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange grew revenue more than 1,000% during the crypto boom, leaked docs reportedly show
FTX's revenue soared from $89 million in 2020 to $1.02 billion in 2021, according to leaked internal documents obtained by CNBC.
Crypto.com moves forward with multimillion-dollar renovation of Staples Center following staff cuts
Crypto.com plans to complete a multimillion-dollar renovation of the Staples Center before many teams begin playing later in 2022.