DeNA Co. jumped by its daily limit after The Pokémon Co. announced a new mobile game featuring the beloved pocket monsters, attesting to the franchise’s strength. ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks set to remain attractive amid Nikkei’s all-time high, weak yen
The Bank of Japan is set to end its policy of holding down interest rates as inflation surpasses expectations, analysts say If Tokyo's push for corporate governance reforms is successful, listed ...
Japan’s Core Inflation Beats Forecasts, Hits 2.0%: Nearing End of Negative Rates
In an era shaped by fluctuating market conditions and unpredictable economic trends, Japan stands at a pivotal juncture. Recent data reveals that the nation’s core consumer inflation rate has not only ...
SILK Road: Threads of History from Gunma to Yokohama
In 1859, when Japan reopened its doors after more than two centuries of isolation, goods flowed in and out of newly expanded ports. At the time, raw silk became the country's largest export, as the ... ( read original story ...)
My wife and I are raising 2 kids in Japan. Our marriage is not recognized here — but it still feels easier than back home.
Carey Finn and her wife Ali each gave birth to one of their two kids in Tokyo. The Japanese birth certificates have them listed as single moms. ( read original story ...)
BlockFills CEO details expansion into retail with vision crypto cloud
Nick Hammer, the CEO of crypto trading firm BlockFills, described the company's new product and focus on smaller financial institutions.
Bitcoin ETFs Are Off to a Roaring Start. Are Other Crypto Funds Next?
Wall Street firms launched bitcoin exchange-traded funds just a few weeks ago. Now, they want to offer everyday investors funds holding a smaller and more volatile crypto asset.At least 10 firms ...
Guzman y Gomez pushes back IPO plans as losses widen
The Mexican-themed restaurant chain is backed by Barrenjoey and TDM Growth Partners. Global sales soared 30 per cent in the first half of the financial year.
Guzman y Gomez’s IPO will rest on these three questions
Growth is likely to be more moderate in Singapore and Japan, and Marks wants to double the number of ... Guzman y Gomez’s discussions with investors about an IPO in October last year reportedly ...
Bitcoin firm MicroStrategy pops 27% in two days as company’s crypto stake hits $11 billion
MicroStrategy said Monday that it added another $155 million worth of bitcoin to its balance sheet. Shares of the company, which serves as an alternative method for investing in bitcoin, soared 10% on ...
Yokohama Rubber reveals three-year management plan to achieve ‘hockey stick’ sales growth by 2027
Under YX2026, Yokohama Rubber said it will advance the exploitation of the strengths of its businesses and the exploration of new value. ( read original story ...)
How Japan is using AI to address population decline and boost marriage numbers
Japan is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in a nationwide effort to reverse the trend of dwindling marriage numbers and bolster its population. To determine compatibility between potential ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar slips vs yen after Japan inflation data, US durable goods
The dollar eased against the Japanese yen on Tuesday after data showed Japan's core consumer inflation exceeded forecasts while U.S. durable goods orders fell more than expected in January. Overnight ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Business Gains From The U.S.-China Split
Japan seems to have gained considerably from the growing economic distance between China and America, increasing sales to both parties. ( read original story ...)
Hyatt debuts Hyatt House branded property in Tokyo, Japan
Hospitality major Hyatt has bolstered its presence in Japan by opening its first Hyatt House-branded property in Tokyo. Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya follows the debut of Hyatt House Kanazawa and marks ... ( read original story ...)
Questions Linger From A Crypto Exchange’s Rare Bull Market Meltdown
The exchange, whose founder and CEO resigned three weeks ago, has gone dark just as bitcoin climbs toward its November 2021 all-time high of $69,000.