The proposed divestment is slated to be completed in December. The sale will bring the group’s total contracted divestments to over $1.8 billion year to date.
Japan Considering Helping South Africa Finance Energy Reform
Japan is in talks with South Africa over potentially helping the country finance the reorganization of its energy sector.
Japan’s PM to boost economy with stimulus while keeping bond rates steady
The Japanese government has approved a massive stimulus package aimed at reviving the sluggish economy. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government will use ¥17.7 trillion ($113 billion) ...
Japan’s Bitcoin Crackdown: Metaplanet Says It’s Different From the “Backdoor” Crowd
JPX explores stricter rules for crypto treasury firms after market losses, as Metaplanet defends its shareholder-approved Bitcoin strategy.
Japan’s Nikkei surges after Wall Street’s gains
TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average surged on Wednesday (Nov 26), with tech stocks leading the charge in a broad-based rally after Wall Street closed higher overnight on increasing prospects of an ...
Japan’s Nikkei rises 2% after Wall Street’s gains, tech leads charge
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose 2% on Wednesday, with tech stocks leading the charge in a broad-based rally after Wall Street closed higher overnight on increasing prospects of an interest ...
Japan to test 600-km quantum encryption network linking major cities
TOKYO -- Japan will soon build and test a communication network secured by quantum encryption connecting Tokyo with several major cities, Nikkei has learned.
Venture Global and Tokyo Gas Announce 20-Year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement
Venture Global and Tokyo Gas announced the execution of a new, long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA).
Northern Japan nuclear power plant nears approval for restart
SAPPORO, Japan -- Hokkaido Gov. Naomichi Suzuki is expected to announce his openness to approving the eventual restart of a reactor at the northern Japanese prefecture's only nuclear plant.
Japan Regulator Moves To Mandate Liability Reserves For Crypto Exchanges
Japan’s financial regulator is moving ahead with legislation that will require crypto exchanges to maintain liability reserves.
Fed Reserve president compares crypto to Beanie Babies
Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari has renewed his criticism of cryptocurrencies. This time, he is comparing crypto to the 1990s Beanie Babies bubble and arguing that crypto still fails to offer ...
South Africa Flags Crypto, Stablecoins as New Financial Risk
The South African Reserve Bank warned that a lack of comprehensive regulations for crypto assets and stablecoins has emerged as a new risk, posing significant threat to the country’s financial sector.
Panasonic Energy to Supply Lithium-ion Batteries for Zoox, Marking a Milestone in Panasonic Energy’s Entry into the Fast-growing Robotaxi Market
Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group Company, today announced it has signed an agreement with Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous ride-hailing company, to supply cylindrical lithium-ion battery ...
Japan Moves to Mandate Reserves for Crypto Exchanges as Hacks Mount
Japan’s FSA plans to require crypto exchanges to hold liability reserves to compensate customers for losses from hacks, failures, or bankruptcies.
Japan’s FSA requires exchanges to hold liability reserves to cover hacks and fraud
Japan is moving ahead with tougher regulations for the crypto industry, as the Financial Services Agency now requires that cryptocurrency exchanges maintain substantial safety reserves to protect ...
Crypto Founder Defends FBI Involvement After Developer Accidentally Causes Blockchain Split
Development teams from Input Output Global (IOG), the Cardano Foundation, Intersect, and EMURGO quickly formed an emergency response group. They deployed patches within three hours, and the network ...