SINGAPORE - Hotel Properties (HPL), the real estate player owned by tycoon Ong Beng Seng, on Aug 13 reported a net loss of $4.9 million for the half year ended June 30, narrowing from a loss of $17.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Growing number of Chinese now call Japan home
Chin JouSen's real estate agency, Yuzawa, focuses on the Chinese market. He said that when looking at buying property in Japan, China's wealthy mainly focus on preserving the value of their investment ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is a ‘Purple Issue’: Circle’s Jeremy Allaire
Allaire says he's seen bipartisan work being done on crypto, but the industry is looking for more Allaire views former President Trump's stance on crypto with caution, but says the GOP candidate's ...
Bitcoin surges to $60,000 as political uncertainty grips crypto markets
The price of bitcoin climbed to $60,000 on Tuesday morning, representing a spike of 2.75%. In contrast to this, the price of ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, dropped to around ...
Crypto.com secures groundbreaking partnership with UEFA Champions League
Crypto.com has become the first digital asset platform to secure an exclusive multi-year partnership with the UEFA Champions League.
Paralympics-Italy’s Barlaam looking to have fun in Paris after Tokyo blues
Italy's Simone Barlaam did not enjoy the COVID-delayed Tokyo Paralympics but is looking to have fun at this year's Games in Paris and improve on an already impressive record.Barlaam, 24, is one of the world's top para swimming athletes and competes in the 100 metres backstroke, ( read original story ...)
Kishida Fumio, Japan’s prime minister, stands down
Though hardly Mr Kishida’s doing, on his watch Japan shook off deflation and saw stockmarkets boom (and in recent weeks bust); his pick to head the central bank, Ueda Kazuo, has overseen an exit from unconventional monetary policy. Yet Mr Kishida’s attempts to define an agenda of his own, such as his call for a ...
Japan gets first ever ‘megaquake’ advisory
TOKYO, Japan — Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful quake struck off the southeastern coast of the southern main island of Kyushu. The magnitude 7.1 quake ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t to lift Nankai Trough quake advisory on Aug. 15 if no big tremors observed
The Cabinet Office on Aug. 13 revealed that the nation's first advisory for a potential megaquake along the Nankai Trough off central to west･･･ ( read original story ...)
Revolut and Ledger wallet enable new crypto rails in EEA
Cryptocurrency-friendly online bank Revolut is collaborating with a major hardware wallet firm, Ledger, to expand crypto payment rails in specific European Economic Area (EEA) countries. Revolut and ...
The Unraveling of a Crypto Dream
Brock Pierce arrived in Puerto Rico seven years ago, promising to use crypto magic to revitalize the local economy. Now he’s mired in legal disputes and fighting with his business partners.
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed on surprise RBNZ rate cut, Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida to step down
The Japan (NKY:IND) +0.58%. The Nikkei 225 Index rose on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session. Elsewhere, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will reportedly not seek reelection as party ...
HeartCore Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
NEW YORK and TOKYO, Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE ... Partnered with INCUDATA Corp. to enhance corporate digital marketing strategies Announced Go IPO Client, BloomZ, began trading on the Nasdaq Stock ...
Japan Set for Most Uncertain PM Race in Years After Market Chaos
Japan’s next prime minister will face challenges from inflation, volatile financial markets, a worsening security environment and the transition to a new president in the US, Tokyo’s most important ally. ( read original story ...)
North Korea warns South Korea, Japan will be nuclear ‘cannon fodder’
North Korean state media warned Tuesday that strengthening trilateral ties with Washington has turned the citizens of South Korea and Japan into "cannon fodder" for a nuclear attack. ( read original story ...)
Reactions to Japan’s PM Kishida Stepping Down
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on August 14, 2024. Kishida confirmed on August 14 that he will not seek re-election as head of his party next month, meaning the end of his premiership. PHILIP FONG/Pool via REUTERS ( read original story ...)