Eleven rich countries including Japan, the UK and US proposed providing the World Bank with $11 billion in additional funds, which the bank says it could leverage up to $70 billion for lending.
Japan court denies fishing rights to Ainu people
A court in Japan dismissed a bid by Ainu Indigenous people to reclaim rights over river fishing for salmon, an official said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance minister gives fresh warning on excessive yen moves
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday authorities would take appropriate action against excessive currency market moves, repeating his warning to investors against pushing down the ... ( read original story ...)
Political heat prods Japan, South Korea to team up on weak currencies
The success of Japan and South Korea at inserting language voicing concern over their currencies in a joint statement with the U.S. this week underscores the political heat they face from stiff ... ( read original story ...)
US envoy pays tribute to victims during visit to Japan’s Nagasaki A-bomb museum
Greenfield, the American envoy to the United Nations, visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, Japan, becoming the first U.S. cabinet member to do so. ( read original story ...)
‘Soft’ sea creature – with red ‘scaleless’ body — discovered in Japan. See new species
The standard Japanese name, Mini-kon’nyakuuo, comes from the fish’s small size. The new species is found exclusively on the Pacific coast of Honshu Island, the largest island of Japan, off the coast ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Lower House Passes Bill to Fund Childcare Allowance
Japan’s lower house of parliament passed a bill to add insurance premiums to help finance an expansion of childcare allowances, in a step toward realizing one of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ... ( read original story ...)
6 Cheap Crypto Gems That Could 1000x Before 2025
/Billion Dollar Jackpot/ – The quest for the next big thing in crypto is an exhilarating journey filled with potential riches. As we venture into the realm of digital assets, we’ve curated a list of six tantalizing crypto gems that have the potential to skyrocket and potentially deliver 1000x gains by 2025.
Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Macro Factors Following the Halving, Coinbase Says
These influences include rising geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates for longer, reflation and ballooning national debts, the report said.
Japan, US finance chiefs agree to closely communicate on FX
Japan and the United States agreed to closely communicate on currency markets, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday after a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. "I explained Japan's view,
This tech IPO revival does not come with a blockbuster pipeline
Lossmaking young tech start-ups are advised to approach IPO roadshows with an eye-catching tale of future growth and some flattering numbers to back it up. In 2024, that is not happening.
Bank of Japan considering inflation forecast for FY 2026 of around 2%
The Bank of Japan is considering forecasting Japan's core inflation will be around 2 percent in fiscal 2026 in its new outlook report ...
The Top Base Coins to Buy in 2024
Coinbase's Base L2 network has been one of the EVM ecosystems with the quickest growth in 2024. Top coins on Base Chain include Yearn, Brett, and more.
Figure skating: Nagoya to host Grand Prix Final in Dec. 2025
The central Japanese city of Nagoya will host the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in December 2025, the Aichi prefectural gov ... ( read original story ...)
Policeman testifies to US Navy sailor’s strange behavior after beach attack in Japan
A sailor accused of slamming into a group of Japanese people in a beach town identified himself afterward as Satan, a Japanese police officer. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI Group Plans to Issue NFTs Built on XRP Ledger for World Expo 2025 in Osaka
Japan’s SBI Group is planning on issuing NFTs built on XRP Ledger during the World Expo 2025 to be held in Osaka, Japan. ( read original story ...)