Japan's core machinery orders rose a much stronger-than-expected 7.7% in February from the previous month, handily beating a 0.8% increase expected by economists in a Reuters poll, government data ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest brewer Asahi goes teetotal as consumers abandon booze
Chief executive says zero- and low-alcohol beverages will represent half the company’s sales by as early as 2040 ... ( read original story ...)
What The Uniswap Lawsuits Means For Crypto Investors
Legal actions and other enforcement efforts are par for the course for crypto investors, but all market actors should watch how the Uniswap case unfolds.
On GPS: Why Japan is one of America’s most pivotal allies
Fareed talks to US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel about how the US and Japan can continue their cooperation on trade, technology and security -- even under a possible Trump presidency. ( read original story ...)
Japan strongly condemns Iranian attack on Israel as “escalation”
Japan strongly condemned a retaliatory attack by Iran on Israel, calling it an escalation of events and saying it was deeply concerned at the situation, in a statement released by the foreign minister ... ( read original story ...)
Sharemarket news: Japan’s Nikkei 225 index hits significant milestone, writes Mark Lister
OPINON: Japanese shares rose another 20.6 per cent in the first three months of this year.
Bitcoin ‘Halving’ Will Deal a $10 Billion Blow to Crypto Miners
For enthusiasts of Bitcoin, a once-every-four-years software update called the “halving” has long been held as one of the keys to propping up its value.This time around, it’s also set to trigger multibillion-dollar declines in revenue for the very companies that ensure the digital currency’s smooth functioning,
Popular Crypto Trader Shares 2024 Predictions For These Three Altcoins
Popular pseudonymous crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa on Friday shared his insights on three altcoins: Beam (CRYPTO: BEAM), Arbitrum (CRYPTO: ARB), and Render (CRYPTO: RNDR). BEAM: A Bullish Bet On Crypto Gaming Altcoin Sherpa expressed a “hugely bullish” sentiment on BEAM,
Thirdy Ravena, San-En spoil Kai Sotto’s back-to-back scoring explosions
Thirdy Ravena and the San-En NeoPhoenix survive a huge scoring weekend from Kai Sotto, who exploded for back-to-back 23-point performances for the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
Aging of Japan business chiefs continues for 33rd straight year
As of December last year, the average age of company leaders stood at 60.5 years old. In 1990, the average age was 54. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Price Prediction 4/14: Top Altcoins to Hold Amid Geopolitical Tension in Middle East
The cryptocurrency market prolonged its correction on April 13th as the geopolitical tension in the Middle East triggered selling
Crypto advocate John Deaton raises stakes in Senate race
Pro-crypto supporter Senator John Deaton has scored beyond the incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren by raising extra funds in the first-quarter statistical analysis of elections in this year. Based on the data in the public domain from the Federal Election Commission, the senator was able to raise $1.36M against Warren’s $1.1 million.
Baseball: Munetaka Murakami ends season-opening power outage in Swallows’ win
A day after being moved up to the No. 2 slot in the Yakult Swallows' order, slugging third baseman Munetaka Murakami hit his first ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo legacy could bolster Kansai’s economy
The 2025 Osaka World Expo could significantly boost the economic importance of the Kansai region, the chairman of the Kansai Economic Federation said in a recent interview. The region accounts for ... ( read original story ...)
Thirdy gets win over Kai as Parks, Dwight extend streaks
THIRDY Ravena and the rest of San-En NeoPhoenix sustained their hot streak, winning their fifth straight victory with a 90-82 conquest over Kai Sotto and the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the 2023-24 Japan B ... ( read original story ...)
Gov. Roy Cooper touts North Carolina ‘on the global stage’ with visit by Japan’s Prime Minister
"It puts North Carolina on the global stage of economic development," Gov. Roy Cooper said Friday. "This is a really exciting time for our state." ... ( read original story ...)