TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will declare "short and powerful" states of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures on Friday as the country struggles to contain a resurgent pandemic just three ... ( read original story ...)
Is Tito Mboweni labelling Tokyo Sexwale as ‘unhinged’?
veteran and prominent businessman Tokyo Sexwale – that billions of rands were siphoned from the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) – have been met with reactions and maybe even by Finance Minister Tito ... ( read original story ...)
Climate expert calls on China and Japan to end financing of coal plants in poorer nations
"That leaves Japan and China as the two countries still saying that they will finance coal overseas. We'll need this year for them to both find a way to get out of that commitment as well." Both China ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. House Passes Bill To Create First Crypto Task Force On Digital Assets
Republican Leader McHenry spoke on behalf of a bi-partisan "Eliminate Barriers to Innovation Act of 2021" that passed the House of Representatives, saying the current regulations of the CFTC and SEC ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.85 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.85 percent at 28,939.12 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.58 percent at 1,911.41. T Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is ... ( read original story ...)
Retailer Rakuten Beats Japanese Lenders at Digital Banking Game
Rakuten Group Inc. is emerging as the first real digital contender to Japan’s traditional lenders, using its Amazon.com like e-commerce dominance to steer users to its online bank. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years
The Tokyo Motor Show has been cancelled for the first time in its 67-year history due to rising virus cases. The cancellation of the event comes even as the organisers of the Summer Olympics push ... ( read original story ...)
‘Don’t tell me I’ve been scammed’: Tokyo Sexwale says top government figures ignored him
Businessman Tokyo Sexwale has made startling claims about how he was stonewalled by top figures in government when he alerted them about alleged money laundering activities involving banks. ( read original story ...)
Heritage Fund: Was Tokyo telling the truth? Hawks confirm case was opened
There is another twist in Tokyo’s tale about the mysterious Heritage Fund. The HAWKS confirmed that a case was opened. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda: Japan’s gradual economic expansion due to easy policy has benefited the banks
Banks' profitability has diminished as a trend due to prolonged low-rate environment, structural factors such as aging population.” "I don't think the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is undertaking a negative ... ( read original story ...)
Dogecoin, the Crypto Launched as a Joke, May Have the Last Laugh
" An entire generation of investors is speculating on their own meme currency, which is essentially a parody of money," Seeking Alpha said in a report. "Behind Dogecoin is a rebelliously nihilistic ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto fund CEO on where to put your money beyond bitcoin and ethereum
Dan Morehead, Pantera Capital CEO, on the hottest altcoin play. With CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders, Guy Adami, Tim Seymour, Karen Finerman and Bonawyn Eison. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prices Continue to Fall Amid Virus Restrictions
Japan’s key consumer prices edged down in March for an eighth straight month of declines as pandemic-related business restrictions weighed on activity, underscoring the challenge the central bank ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Manufacturing Sector Picks Up Steam In April – Jibun Bank
The manufacturing sector in Japan is continuing to expand in April, and at a faster pace, Friday's flash estimate from Jibun bank ... ( read original story ...)
Schwab says needs regulatory clarity on crypto before any offerings
Charles Schwab Corp is looking "closely" and "cautiously" at the cryptocurrency market and is waiting for regulators to give more guidance around the digital currencies before considering offering ... ( read original story ...)
Charles Schwab Looking Closely at Offering Crypto
Charles Schwab, one of the largest retail brokerages and retirement account providers in the industry, is looking closely into offering cryptocurrency. The ... ( read original story ...)