Apple CEO Tim Cook agreed at the request of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to put Japan's "My Number" identification card functions onto iPhones, Japan's top government spokesperson said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s chip supply chain stocks are still a good way to tap AI trends
Long-term demand for chipmaking gear and testing devices should remain high as capital investment in servers grows ... ( read original story ...)
The Ultimate Design and Style Guide to Japan
The W Osaka—the brand’s first Japanese property—is the perfect base. Hometown architecture star Tadao Ando designed the building, a black tower whose elegance is in high contrast to the fun, colorful ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s path to bitcoin-linked ETF trading pocked with obstacles
TOKYO -- Japan appears hesitant to scale the tax and other hurdles that stand in the way of approving exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track bitcoin prices despite growing expectations in the ...
Global Tax Chiefs Issue Crypto Assets Risk Indicators For Financial Institutions
The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) has issued a warning to financial institutions about risk indicators tied to cryptocurrency assets that may indicate
CNBC Daily Open: Musk’s artificial intelligence startup raises $6 billion
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, secured $6 billion in Series B funding, valuing the company at $24 billion.
Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits 13-year high; Nikkei average sinks
TOKYO -- Thursday has been a busy day for traders and investors in Japan's financial markets as the 10-year government bond yield rose to a 13-year high, the Nikkei Stock Average was down by more than ...
Japan’s Fintech Awakening: Navigating Demographic Shifts With Financial Technology
Despite being one of biggest and advanced economies in the world, Japan still lags in digital-payment adoption. There are a number of reasons for this, and solutions.
Osaka pleased by steady progress despite French Open disappointment
Naomi Osaka came close to dumping top seed Iga Swiatek out of Roland Garros on Wednesday and the former world number one said she was sure the best display of her comeback season could spur her to climb into the top five again. ( read original story ...)
Yen’s relentless slide revives Japan’s interest in structural reforms
Japanese policymakers are turning their attention to more structural economic factors behind persistent yen declines, convinced that market intervention is limited in its ability to reverse the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese companies rush to hike dividends, buy back shares in Japan-style reform
Chinese listed companies are rushing to buy back shares and lift dividends as they respond to regulators' calls that echo reform efforts in Japan and South Korea, driving a welcome rally even if ... ( read original story ...)
Gemini customers get back over $2 billion in crypto from Genesis bankruptcy
Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini have returned over $2 billion in crypto to 232,000 retail customers in their jointly managed Gemini Earn program, giving customers a 242% ...
Nikkei stock index sinks over 2% at opening after Wall St. losses
The Nikkei index tumbled over 2 percent early Thursday on selling spurred by overnight losses on Wall Street and concern over the rec ...
Osaka In Tears After Epic Swiatek Defeat But Admits: ‘I’ve Felt Worse’
Naomi Osaka said she wept after Wednesday's epic French Open defeat to Iga Swiatek but insisted: "I've felt worse". ( read original story ...)
French Open 2024: Tsitsipas, Alcaraz, Jabeur in action before Swiatek v Osaka – live
Join our writers for live updates from Paris as Iga Swiatek continues her title defence with Carlos Alcaraz and Ons Jabeur also in action. 12:27 Monstrous hitting from both men when Tsitsipas earns a break point, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Grade A office rents rise for the first time in four years
Rents inched up by 0.9% in Q1. According to a JLL report, rents in Tokyo’s Grade A office market averaged JPY 33,860 per tsubo, per month, at end-1Q24, rising 0.9% q-o-q and falling 1.3% y-o-y. The ... ( read original story ...)