Australia is moving towards regulating cryptocurrency, with a focus on those involved in developing and maintaining crypto platforms.
Coinbase adds former defense secretary, congresswoman amid crypto scrutiny
Trading platform Coinbase said Tuesday that it has added four Washington, D.C., heavyweights at a tense moment for the cryptocurrency industry. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper and former Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.
Finnair Expands Japanese Connectivity With Nagoya Return
Finnair has outlined plans to increase connectivity to Japan during the northern summer 2024 season, including returning to Nagoya after a hiatus of four years. ( read original story ...)
Finnair Is Returning To Japan’s Nagoya For The 1st Time Since COVID-19
Finnair has added another flight route to Japan to its network, announcing that Nagoya’s Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) would return as a destination for the first t ... ( read original story ...)
Vattani officially presents Italy Pavilion in Osaka
The Italian Expo 2025 Pavilion has been officially presented in Osaka in the presence of Governor Yoshimura, Mayor Yokoyama and Expo Secretary General Ishige. Japanese Cardinal Maeda was also present ... ( read original story ...)
G7 support for Ukraine will not dim due to Middle East conflict, Japan says
G7 support for Ukraine in its war with Russia will not be affected by the intensifying Middle East conflict, Japan said on Tuesday as the group's foreign ministers prepared to hold virtual talks with Kyiv during a meeting in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
5 spots in Osaka every photographer should know
Though often overlooked in favor of Tokyo, Osaka is becoming a more popular destination for photography. With a grittier and more retro atmosphere than Tokyo and home to the best foodie scene in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
The biggest unknowns facing investors in 2024: Morning Brief
Sure, we have seen initial impacts to credit card delinquencies (they are rising) and the housing market (mortgage rates near 8% are driving a slowdown, which has even spread to appliances), but by ...
Asia-Pacific markets set to fall ahead of China trade data, RBA rate decision
Asia-Pacific markets are set to fall ahead of trade data coming out of China, as well as a rate decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Finnair to Resume Nagoya Flights, Expands Winter Network
DALLAS — Finnair (AY) has announced that it will resume flights to Nagoya, Japan (NGO) from May 30, 2024. The Finnish carrier will reinstate connections from its Helsinki (HEL) hub to the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to resume flights to Nagoya, Japan, and expand winter 2024 traffic programme
Finnair is expanding its flight offerings for 2024. They are reintroducing two weekly flights to Nagoya, Japan, starting on May 30, 2024, alongside their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo protesters demand Gaza ceasefire amid G7
STORY: Russia's war in Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza crisis are on the agenda. Since the Israel-Gaza crisis began, the G7 has issued just one joint statement on the conflict, amounting to a few ... ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett Can’t Mask Ugly Economic Truths In Tokyo
Stock investors rediscovering Japan these last two years are suddenly being reminded why they stayed away so long. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nintendo profits jump as its game sales get a boost from the hit Super Mario movie
Nintendo is reporting an 18% rise in its net profit for the first fiscal half, as sales were boosted by its hit Super Mario movie. ( read original story ...)
Japan Church Cited as Motive in Shinzo Abe Killing Offers Compensation Fund
The head of a fringe religious group cited as a motivation in the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offered to set up a compensation fund, as the group faces lawsuits and demands for donations to be returned. ( read original story ...)
Politicians in Japan will continue to watch the USD/JPY exchange rate nervously – Commerzbank
On Monday, USD/JPY climbed back above the 150 level. Economists at Commerzbank analyze the pair’s outlook. At present uncertainty as to whether the Fed really will initiate a rate cut cycle in ...