Harumi Taguchi of the S&P Global Market Intelligence says it's easier for tourists to travel to and from Japan and spending power is improving. ( read original story ...)
Locals dig up remnants of ceramic grenades as WWII souvenirs north of Tokyo
A neighborhood at the edge of the Tokyo metro area went one better than turning swords into plowshares. Its residents turned ceramic grenade casings into flower vases and garden ornaments. ( read original story ...)
Kuroda defends Bank of Japan’s ultra-dovish stance in his final policy meeting
Current governor Kuroda was first appointed in March 2013 and has led the central bank's ultra-dovish monetary policy since 2016. Japan's upper house in parliament approved nominee Kazuo Ueda to be the next governor to lead the central bank, ( read original story ...)
Why crypto’s go-to bank collapsed
Yesterday, the financial world witnessed a classic run on the bank when Silvergate Capital, the go-to US lender for crypto companies, said it would wind down its operations and voluntarily liquidate.
How Leaders Should Be Considering Crypto
You're a leader. As such, your job is to see the future or – at the very least – how and from where that future is coming at you.
Can You Write Off Crypto Losses on Your Taxes?
Although the time window to document crypto losses for the 2022 tax year has now ended, knowing a few crypto tax tricks can help you save money if you plan to continue investing in digital coins, ...
Japan’s Nikkei set for first loss in six days on Wall Street lead
Japan's Nikkei share average dropped more than 1% on Friday after a five-day winning streak, as financial and tech stocks tumbled, taking cues from an overnight slump on Wall Street.
Bank of Japan’s ‘bazooka’ chief Kuroda’s record tenure
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda is stepping down after a 10-year tenure defined by his signature "bazooka" of easy-money policies, designed to reboot the country's moribund economy.Later that ...
Japan Parliament Approves New Central Bank Chief Ueda
Japan's parliament on Friday approved economics professor Kazuo Ueda as the central bank's next governor, after a decade of monetary easing by outgoing chief Haruhiko Kuroda.
Japan’s parliament approves Kazuo Ueda as new BOJ chief to tackle inflation
The appointment for the next head of Japan’s central bank won parliamentary approval Friday, challenging a new monetary leadership with steering the world’s third-largest economy through inflation and ...
Japan parliament OKs Ueda as BOJ chief to tackle inflation
The appointment for the next head of Japan’s central bank won parliamentary approval Friday, challenging a new monetary leadership with steering the world’s third-largest economy through inflation and ...
Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged as Kuroda bows out
Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged in its last meeting before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down and is replaced by economics professor Kazuo Ueda.
Ueda to become new Bank of Japan governor in April
Japan's Upper House has approved the appointment of economist Ueda Kazuo as the new governor of the Bank of Japan.
Silvergate’s shiny hinges have rusted as the crypto bank plans to shut down
Silvergate Capital, a publicly traded crypto bank, shared that it would “wind down operations and voluntarily liquidate” its bank division. The move from the California-based firm followed a run that resulted in it selling off assets at a huge loss to cover over $8 billion in withdrawals amid the broader crypto ecosystem meltdown.
Ispace Plans IPO Just Weeks Before Moon Landing
Ispace sees an opportunity to raise money from a public market. Credit: ispace Ispace, which has a lander en route to the Moon, plans to list its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market on ...
Bira parent raises $10 mn from MUFG Bank
B9 Beverages, which owns Indian craft beer brand Bira 91, has raised $10 million from Japan's largest bank MUFG Bank, months after it secured $70 million in a Series-D funding round, which was led by ...