By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will closely watch yen moves as they affect the economy and prices, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday, suggesting that rising import ...
Japan raises tobacco, corporate taxes to finance boost in defence spending
The tax increases are expected to add $10.5 billion annually in revenue. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Federal plan would let 401(k) investors tap private equity and crypto
The federal government has unveiled a proposal that would allow 401(k) participants to invest in private equity, crypto, commodities, and other alternative assets. While employers have always had the ...
Klook and Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau sign MoU to advance inbound tourism and foster socio-economic development throughout Osaka Prefecture
SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Klook, a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, today announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Osaka ...
This threat to your crypto wallet is even closer than you think, Google warns
Breaking the encryption behind major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether may be easier than previously thought, according to a new research paper from Google released Tuesday.
Ten crypto executives, employees indicted in ‘pump-and-dump’ schemes
Ten executives and employees of crypto firms from around the world have been indicted over the last year, amid allegations they illegally inflated the value of certain cryptocurrencies in so-called ...
Japan, France to ink rare-earths deal, Nikkei reports
April 1 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to agree to create a roadmap for diversifying supplies of rare earths and other critical ...
Inpex diverts Australian LPG, condensate to supply Japan
Japanese energy company Inpex will supply its home country with fossil fuels from Australia on a priority basis as the Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens shipments from the Middle East, Nikkei has ...
Japan’s Nikkei wraps up worst month since 2008 as Mideast crisis drags on
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average fell for the fourth straight day on Tuesday, capping its worst month since the 2008 global financial crisis as the widening Middle East war weighed on sentiment.
Japan’s Nikkei sinks on recession fears; benchmark JGB yields hit 27-year high
TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average tumbled on Monday (Mar 30), while benchmark bond yields briefly touched a 27-year high before retreating, as the widening Middle East war fuelled recession ...
New crypto PAC emerges ahead of November mid-terms
Now there is a new crypto PAC in town. The Blockchain Leadership Fund (BLF), launched on March 30, aims to support candidates advancing digital asset and blockchain policy across the United States.
Crypto News: FTX Is Releasing $2.2 Billion to Creditors — Here’s What It Could Mean for Bitcoin and XRP
FTX is distributing $2.2B to creditors at 2022 crypto prices. Here's what the money entering the market could mean for Bitcoin and XRP price.
Breaking: Binance to Launch Prediction Market Feature in its Crypto Wallet
Crypto exchange Binance to launch prediction market feature directly within its crypto wallet amid growing demand from traders.
Global markets | Japan’s Nikkei wraps up worst month since 2008 as Mideast crisis drags on
Japan's Nikkei share average fell for the fourth straight day on Tuesday, capping its worst month since the 2008 global financial crisis as the widening Middle East war weighed on sentiment.
Japan deepens ties with India, sets up office to boost investment and strategic partnership
Japan will open a new office to boost economic cooperation with India, helping Japanese companies navigate regulatory challenges while deepening strategic and technological partnerships amid shifting ...
Asian stocks today: Markets trail as Middle East conflict deepens; Nikkei drops 0.9%, MSCI Asia Pacific slips 0.5%
Asian markets witnessed their sharpest decline since 2022 as the Middle East conflict enters its second month, sparking fears of escalating inflation and economic slowdown. Investors are increasingly ...