The United States plans to shake up its marine force on Japan's Okinawa islands as Tokyo undertakes its biggest military build up since World War Two that will double defence spending over five years ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, S. Korea protest China visa stoppage amid COVID spat
Japan and South Korea defended public health restrictions on travelers from China on Wednesday, a day after China stopped issuing new visas in both countries in apparent retaliation ... ( read original story ...)
Egg prices ‘expected to soar’ in Japan after record cull of 10 million birds
Japan has culled just under 10 million birds as it confronts a massive outbreak of avian flu, which is threatening to put further strain on poultry supply and increase the price of eggs. ( read original story ...)
Cost of living: Uniqlo to raise pay in Japan by up to 40%
The owner of Japanese fashion chain Uniqlo says it will raise the pay of staff in its home country by up to 40%. Fast Retailing says the new pay policy will apply to full-time employees at its ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange Coinbase to close most of Japan operations
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. is closing the bulk of its operations in Japan as part of a move to adjust international investment amid a slump in the digital-asset sector.
Thailand Probes Embattled Crypto Exchange Zipmex on Rule Breach
Thailand’s securities regulator is probing whether embattled crypto exchange Zipmex, which is in the midst of being taken over, breached local rules in its offer of certain digital-asset products.
Crypto Punk Mania: The Top 10 NFT Collections Of 2022
The onslaught of a bear market in 2022 was not enough to dampen the mood, or prices, of the collection that inspired the most popular NFT standard.
Asian markets mostly rise, as weak yen boosts Japan’s Nikkei
Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday, boosted by a rally on Wall Street that came ahead of some potentially market-moving reports due later in the week.
Commentary: Wars, earthquakes, and typhoons — Tokyo’s resilient comebacks from setbacks offer lessons for Singapore
Tokyo is a popular tourist destination, attracting more than 15 million travellers in 2019 before the pandemic, and one of Singapore's favourite cities to visit.
Amid climate efforts, Japan considers issuing green transition bonds next fiscal year
Japan plans to issue ¥1.6 trillion of such bonds in the fiscal year that ends in March 2024, with an eye on those with maturity of 10 years and 20 years.
Tokyo lodges protest after China punishes Japanese travellers over Covid test requirements
Japan says Beijing’s decision to halt visa processing is ‘extremely regrettable’, amid uncertainty as to whether China will take action against other countries ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Hotel California Traps the Winklevoss Twins
Ordinarily, absent a white knight or magic bundle of outside cash, one might reasonably expect the cascade of defaults to trigger a bankruptcy procedure or meeting to hash out a settlement, which is ...
Bitcoin futures ETFs retain allure despite crypto winter
Investors piled money into bitcoin futures ETFs in 2022, even though the price of the cryptocurrency plunged 65 per cent. Investors ploughed $241mn into the six US bitcoin futures ETFs during the ...
Asia markets mostly rise, as weak yen boosts Japan’s Nikkei
Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday, boosted by a rally on Wall Street that came ahead of some potentially market-moving reports due later in the week.
Japan’s Crown Prince and family visit overseas migration museum in Yokohama
Crown Prince Akishino (Fumihito), his wife Crown Princess Kiko and their son Prince Hisahito visited on Jan. 10 the Japan International Co ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo protests after China punishes Japanese travellers over Covid test requirements
Japan says Beijing’s decision to halt visa processing is ‘extremely regrettable’ and calls for a reversal ... ( read original story ...)