Japan's finance minister has vowed to watch the recent weakening of the yen more carefully, saying the moves look rapid and one-sided. "The government will carefully monitor the developments in the ...
Yen Consolidates; Japan Officials Likely to Ramp Up Warnings
The U.S. dollar weakens against its Singapore counterpart in the Asian session on a possible technical correction. On Wednesday, USD/SGD climbed to as high as 1.3241, the highest intraday level since ...
Japan won’t be getting Bitcoin ETFs anytime soon: here’s why
Japanese regulators remain hesitant to approve spot crypto ETFs, delaying investor access to cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds.
Japan’s Cautious Stance on Crypto ETFs May Hinder Future Developments, Expert Claims
Japan prohibits firms from investing in crypto investment products. This has led to the country falling behind its rivals. Experts suggest Japan needs to change ...
Court orders retrial of man over 1986 schoolgirl’s murder
A Japanese court decided Wednesday to order a retrial for a man who served a seven-year prison sentence over the 1986 murder of a junior high school girl in central Japan, questioning the credibility ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity dips for 4th straight month, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity contracted for the fourth straight month in October on subdued demand and weak orders, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
How a retailer from Rome came to sell Japanese antiques in L.A.
In Business of Home’s series Shop Talk, we chat with owners of home furnishings stores across the country to hear about their hard-won lessons and ... ( read original story ...)
[INTERVIEW] Food biz CEO who rejected Japanese request on Dokdo logo sees exports rise
Dried seaweed producer has faith in Sung Gyung's Korean map logo In 2021, the Korean dry seaweed producer Sung Gyung Food rejected a Japanese buyer's request to remove the image of Korea's easternmost ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto startup Coinme alleges Coinstar misused trade secrets for competing product at kiosks
An image included in Coinme's lawsuit against Coinstar shows a "virtually identical purchasing process" between Coinme's interface and CINQ, a new product
Kamala Harris faces backlash over race-focused crypto plan
Though she hasn't made much of her crypto plans known, last week her campaign announced her "opportunity agenda for Black men" which included a desire to better regulate cryptocur
Bank of Japan’s Kazuo Ueda: ‘Very Hard’ to Gauge Size of Future Rate Increases
Uncertainty about an interest-rate level that would neither restrain nor stimulate the economy makes it difficult to judge how large future rises in borrowing costs will be, Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo ...
Early Winter Hits Sapporo: Record-Breaking Snowfall
The early snowfall in Sapporo has not only created a stunning winter landscape but also highlighted the changing climate and its impact on many countries. As the winter season starts to progress, it ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Files FOIA Request Demanding Clarity on Alleged Cap Imposed on Crypto Deposits to Banks
Coinbase wants US banking regulators to disclose information regarding an apparent "digital asset deposit cap" they've been imposing on financial institutions, according to Paul Grewal, the exchange's ...
Bitcoin Stable Above $68K – Crypto Market Keeps Expanding
As Bitcoin surges above 68k, the crypto market keeps expanding with new projects like Pepe Unchained, Crypto All-Stars, Flockerz, and Memebet Casino eyeing a surge.
Tokyo Metro shares gain 40% on debut after Japan’s largest IPO in six years
The IPO offered 2.32 billion shares for a price of 1,200 yen apiece, valuing the offering at 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion) ...
Man stabbed at convenience store in Nagoya
Police in Nagoya have arrested a 46-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed another man at a convenience store on Tuesday morning. Police said a 119 call was made from the ... ( read original story ...)