Japan ran its biggest single-month trade deficit on record in August as imports surged on high energy costs and a slump in the yen, exposing the economy's vulnerability to external price pressures. ( read original story ...)
India, Japan agree to strengthen defence cooperation during Tokyo meet
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met their Japanese counterparts Hamada Yasukazu and Hayashi Yoshimasa ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open after previous negative session
Futures in the Asia-Pacific point to a mixed open on Thursday after Wednesday’s negative session. In the U.S., indexes inched higher overnight and the producer price index showed an decrease in ...
Soccer: League leaders F Marinos hold off Sanga to go 5 points clear
Goals from defender Eduardo and striker Elber on either side of halftime and some strong defending sent Yokohama F Marinos five point ... ( read original story ...)
Japan posts record trade deficit in August
Japan ran its biggest single-month trade deficit on record in August as imports surged on high fuel costs and a slump in the yen, exposing the economy's vulnerability to external price pressures. ( read original story ...)
Kadokawa chairman arrested over Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal
The chairman of major Japanese publisher Kadokawa Corp was arrested Wednesday for his alleged involvement in a widening sponsorship bribery scandal over the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Tsuguhiko ... ( read original story ...)
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Hell of a Cruise’ on Peacock, a Damning Documentary About Carnival Cruises’ Covid Malfeasance
News broke that China was enforcing a national lockdown in order to contain Covid outbreaks; the Diamond Princess made its scheduled Hong Kong stop and there, a passenger disembarked and later tested ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to waive some visa requirements in October to boost tourism- Nikkei
Japan is expected to waive visa requirements for certain tourists and remove a limit on daily arrivals in October as it aims to benefit from a rebound in global tourism, Nikkei reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Is Highlighting Politicians on Their Crypto-Friendliness
Coinbase Global Inc. is adding a scorecard for politicians right into its app as the largest US cryptocurrency exchange amps up its policy advocacy efforts after expressing frustration with lawmakers ...
The Ethereum ‘merge’ is almost here—how the historic upgrade will affect crypto investors
Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain behind bitcoin, is expected to begin a technical upgrade dubbed the "merge." Here are four things investors should know.
Crypto Investors Step Up Bets Against Ether as ‘Merge’ Looms
The high-stakes revamp of the Ethereum network comes with security, concentration and ether price risks, investors and analysts say.
Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Crypto CEO Do Kwon Following Implosion of TerraUSD
Prosecutors are seeking the CEO of Terraform Labs along with five other top company members on charges of violating capital market laws.
Lionel Messi apologised for scoring in Club World Cup final for Barcelona in 2015
Lionel Messi's relationship with Argentina and its fans has been an emotional rollercoaster. It wasn't until the Paris Saint-Germain star led his nation to its first trophy of the 21st century ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto market tumbles below $1 trillion as Ethereum Merge looms
The cryptocurrency market has dropped below $1 trillion on Wednesday, losing more than $100 billion of value ahead of one of the most-anticipated events in the industry’s history. Dubbed ‘The Merge’, ...
Web3 founders and top VCs break down how blockchain gaming can take crypto mainstream – and explain potential hurdles for widespread adoption
Industry veterans share what you should know about how blockchain gaming will take crypto to the mainstream.
Japan Nikkei tumbles nearly 3%
Meanwhile, remarks from Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki suggesting currency market intervention weighed on sentiment, compounded by reports that the Bank of Japan conducted a ...