U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday crypto asset regulations should support responsible innovation while managing risks, sticking to the contours of a recent White House executive ... ( read original story ...)
Yellen calls for crypto regulation to reduce risks, fraud
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says more government regulation is needed to police the proliferation of cryptocurrency and other digital assets and to ward off fraudulent and illicit transactions. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan buyers agree to Q2 aluminium premium of $172/T, sources say
The premium for aluminium shipments to Japanese buyers for April to June was set at $172 a tonne, down 2.8% from the previous quarter, as weak demand in Japan and China outweighed concerns of supply ... ( read original story ...)
Japan includes Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin in list of recognised vaccines to facilitate travel from India
Japan has included Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin in the list of recognised vaccines to further facilitate travel from India, said the Embassy of India in Japan on Thursday. "Government of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to unveil further sanctions on Russia after coordinating with G7, PM says
Japan will unveil further sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine as early as Friday after coordinating with Group of Seven (G7) allies on further punitive steps, Prime Minister Fumio ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to release 15 million barrels of oil from reserves
Japan will release 15 million barrels of oil from its private and state reserves, Kyodo news agency reported Thursday. The release will serve as part of a second round of the coordinated release led ... ( read original story ...)
Jetstar Japan flights to Osaka and Tokyo delayed until June
Followed categories will be added to My News. It was previously announced Jetstar flights to Japan would begin on March 27 to both Osaka and Tokyo. Jetstar flights to both destinations are now ... ( read original story ...)
4 suspected members of anti-vaccine group arrested over Tokyo clinic break-in
Four suspected members of an anti-vaccination group were arrested on April 7 for allegedly breaking into a COVID-19 vaccination venue in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close sharply lower on Fed monetary tightening concerns
Tokyo stocks dropped sharply for the second day in a row on Thursday due to concerns over aggressive monetary tightening policy by the U.S. Federal Reserve, while worries over resurgence of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 8,753 COVID-19 cases, up 527 from a week ago
Tokyo reported 8,753 new COVID-19 cases on April 7, up 527 from the previous Thursday. Cases have remained high in the capital. The daily average of new cases over the week through April 7 was 7,433.3 ... ( read original story ...)
Weak Yen’s Mixed Blessing Turns More Toxic for Japan
But that narrative is increasingly in question as the yen’s recent plunge aggravates the impact of surging commodity prices, hitting some businesses and consumers much harder than before. “The ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ policymaker emphasises benefits of weak yen to Japan’s economy
The benefits of a weak yen outweigh the demerits for Japan's export-oriented economy, central bank policymaker Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday, brushing aside the view the currency's recent decline ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, S Korea coal users cut Russian imports, seek alternatives
At least two utilities in Japan and South Korea have halted Russian coal imports in recent months and others may have to follow suit and join a scramble for new sources if sanctions are expanded, ... ( read original story ...)
War in Ukraine delays Biden’s first visit to Japan as president, report says
The Japanese government has given up scheduling an April visit by President Joe Biden due to his tightened schedule around the war in Ukraine, Kyodo News reported Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Famed Japan manga artist Fujiko Fujio A dies: reports
The artist, whose real name was Motoo Abiko, was found outside his home near Tokyo Tokyo: Famed Japanese manga artist Fujiko Fujio A, known for beloved children's cartoons including "Ninja Hattori" ... ( read original story ...)
Gaw Capital Partners acquires building outside Tokyo, plans data center
Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners has acquired a building outside Tokyo, Japan it plans to turn into a data center. The company announced this week that it had acquired the Fuchu ... ( read original story ...)