Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he was not thinking about dissolving parliament, brushing aside speculation he could call a snap election in the coming months to solidify his standing within his ruling party. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Crypto Mining Bills Advance Across the U.S.
Despite the environmental activism against Bitcoin mines, there’s been a concerted push to advance pro-mining legislation across the country.
$14,700 fine, pay cut: Japanese man lands in trouble for 4,500 smoke breaks at work
The report stated that the authorities in Osaka took strict action against the government employee, along with two colleagues in the prefecture's finance department. They also imposed a 10 per cent ...
Citadel to Resume Hedge Fund Business in Japan With Tokyo Office
(Bloomberg) -- Ken Griffin’s hedge fund firm Citadel is planning to set up a team in Tokyo, returning to Japan more than a decade after it shuttered operations there during the global financial crisis ...
Japan weighs forming digital yen feasibility panel in April
While the Bank of Japan says there are no concrete plans yet to issue a digital yen, the Finance Ministry is finalizing plans for the panel of experts to be established as soon as April.
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on ex-dividend selling
Tokyo stocks were lower Thursday morning, as investors sold shares after securing rights for dividend payments ahead of the end of the current fiscal year on Friday. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
A $3 Trillion Threat to Global Financial Markets Looms in Japan
A recent Bloomberg survey showed 41% of BOJ watchers see a tightening step taking place in June, up from 26% in February, while former Japan Vice Finance Minister Eisuke Sakakibara said the BOJ may ...
Ken Griffin’s Citadel to reopen Tokyo office this year
Ken Griffin’s hedge fund Citadel plans to reopen its Tokyo office later this year, almost a decade and a half after shutting down its Japan operations during the global financial crisis. The hedge ... ( read original story ...)
What honeybees can reveal about a neighborhood’s germs — from Queens to Brooklyn to Tokyo
They piloted the method in Astoria, Fort Greene and Crown Heights — before successfully replicating the idea in Venice, Sydney, Melbourne and Tokyo. This global tour occurred in 2015 and 2016, but the ... ( read original story ...)
Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo eateries rule list of 50 best restaurants in Asia
More from NextShark: Maskless Woman Goes on a Racist, Homophobic Rant on Asian Mom and Daughter in California Singapore also captured nine spots, while Tokyo earned seven on the 2023 list. Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Unleash the nightmare: “Tokyo Dark -Remembrance-” Horror Adventure Arrives to iOS!
TOKYO, March 30, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--mebius. (Location: Mitaka City, Tokyo, CEO: Asako Mori), creator, developer, and distributor of computer games, proudly announces the much-awaited launch of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo By Night: 10 Best Izakayas To Visit
Andy’s Shin Hinomoto is a relaxed atmosphere for hanging out with friends in Yurakucho, Tokyo. The Izakaya is low-key and sells a variety of beers and shareable Japanese plates. They’ve been in ... ( read original story ...)
“I really want to win more slams”: Naomi Osaka intends on making WTA return after pregnancy
“I definitely plan to come back,” Osaka reportedly said in an interview with WBS in Japan. “It’s kind of like a break a little bit, but also I feel very competitive still. “I really want to win more ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean APT43 hackers target organizations to launder crypto using cloud
Cybersecurity researchers have shared details on a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group that’s been operating in the shadows for five years now. Called APT43, the group was seen targeting ...
SEC files charges against crypto platform Beaxy.com founder Artek Hamazaspyan
Last week, the SEC charged Tron founder Justin Sun for allegedly promoting and manipulating unregistered crypto assets. "The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged the crypto asset trading ...
Japan PM Kishida sets eye on wage rises as focus of ‘new capitalism’
Japan will draw up a plan in June on "new capitalism", focusing on wage increases, innovation and resolving social problems through support for start-ups, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on ... ( read original story ...)