Japanese exports rose 3.1% year-on-year in October, rebounding from a 1.7% drop in September, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday. The result compared with a 2.2% increase expected ...
Yen Weakens as Japan’s Verbal Warnings Appear to Be Losing Effectiveness
The yen weakened against other G-10 and Asian currencies in early trade as Japanese authorities’ verbal warnings appear to be losing effectiveness.
Japan exports rise more than expected in October, rebounding from 43-month low
Japan's trade deficit expanded to 461.2 billion yen ($2.98 billion), compared to September's revised figure of 294.1 billion yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports expand in Oct; potential Trump tariffs dim outlook
Japan's exports rebounded in October, led by a pickup in chip equipment demand in China, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting that solid global demand was underpinning the country's still fragile ... ( read original story ...)
WHO lists mpox vaccine by Japan’s KM Biologics for emergency use
The World Health Organization listed KM Biologics' mpox vaccine for emergency use on Tuesday, making it the second shot to get the approval of the global health agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan on brink of reaching World Cup while Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia
Japan is within touching distance of an eighth successive World Cup appearance after beating China 3-1 in Xiamen put the team 10 points clear in its Asian qualifying group. ( read original story ...)
Trump Media group reportedly in talks to buy crypto marketplace Bakkt as bitcoin approaches $100K
THE ‘NO. 1 POLICY’ INVESTORS WANT ACTION ON ASAP IS CRYPTO: MARKET EXPERT JAMES LUORIO Shares of Bakkt, backed by NYSE-owner Intercontinental Exchange, which closed up 162.5% on Monday after FT's report, were up another 14.8% in premarket trading Tuesday.
Asia Crypto Hotspots Reap Gains From Record Rally Sparked by US
A record-breaking crypto rally born in the US is leaving its mark on Asia, including a jump in the value of Bitcoin held by Bhutan to more than $1 billion and a surge in digital-asset trading volumes in South Korea.
Italy, Japan, Britain discuss broadening GCAP jet fighter project to other countries
The leaders of Italy, Japan and Britain have discussed a potential broadening of the GCAP jet fighter project to other countries, the office of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ruling Party Names Former Minister Yamagiwa as Chip Czar
Japan’s ruling party named Daishiro Yamagiwa as the new chairman of its group that promotes semiconductors, as it sets up a new mechanism to boost funding for the key industry. Yamagiwa, who formerly served as economic revitalization minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Norinchukin eyes investment, posts $3.1 bn loss after sovereign debt sales
Japan's Norinchukin Bank posted on Tuesday a net loss of $3.1 billion in the second quarter after realizing losses on its large holdings of foreign government bonds, which dropped in value as interest ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-trading platform Bakkt surges on Trump Media takeover talk
Cryptos and related assets have soared in value since Trump's victory in the presidential election this month as traders wager they'll face a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the new administration. "Since the US presidential election ...
Bitcoin Gets Another Fillip From US’s Growing Embrace of Crypto
Bitcoin is back in the vicinity of an all-time peak, supported by a series of developments highlighting the deepening embrace of the digital-asset industry in the US under crypto cheerleader Donald Trump.
Sushi restaurant in Dauphin County reopens following fire
An Asian restaurant in Dauphin County is back open following a fire earlier this year. Yokohama Asian Fusion Restaurant at 560 S. 29th St. in Harrisburg reopened on Nov. 14, according to owner Abby ... ( read original story ...)
Interactive ‘Pac-Man’ Experience, Web3-Powered Entertainment Localization to Launch in Tokyo
Web3 consumer platform Flickplay has partnered with “Pac-Man” company Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and the City of Shibuya for an interactive experience and platform localization in Tokyo. The ... ( read original story ...)
Kyogo makes Japan return
Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi made his long-awaited comeback for Japan in their comfortable 3-1 win against China in a World Cup qualifier. Kyogo started the match in Xiamen on the bench, alongside club team-mates Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate, and came on in the 77th minute for his first cap in over a year. ( read ...