Japan could announce as early as Friday plans for a new system to allow regional authorities to take counter-measures against the spread of a new coronavirus variant, Kyodo News said, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Eleven years roll by Tokyo Street
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur’s Tokyo Street celebrates its 11th anniversary in conjunction with the 40 years of Malaysia’s Look East Policy (LEP). “I’m deeply grateful that Pavilion KL has been commemorating ... ( read original story ...)
Japan on track for modest recovery for now after factory output jump
TOKYO (BLOOMBERG) - Japan's economy likely made a moderate recovery in the second quarter as manufacturing output rebounded strongly after China eased Covid-19 lockdown curbs in Shanghai, reducing ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan set to agree on joint research for semiconductors
TOKYO: Japan and the United States are expected to agree on joint research for next-generation semiconductors to establish a secure source of the vital components during economic talks between the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Industrial Output Jumps 8.9% On Month In June
Industrial production in Japan was up a seasonally adjusted 8.9 percent on month in June, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ... ( read original story ...)
PayPal’s Crypto Project Could Be In Danger
PayPal's crypto offering could be facing its last days if activist hedge fund Elliott Management has its say. The hedge fund recently took a stake in the beleaguered payments behemoth, according to ...
Tokyo July core CPI rises 2.3% year/year – govt
Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose 2.3 per cent in July from a year earlier, overshooting the Bank of Japan's inflation target for a second month, government data showed on Friday.The core consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Average age of Tokyo’s homeless is 65, survey determines
TOKYO >> Central Tokyo’s population of homeless people has an average age of over 65 for the first time since a metropolitan government survey began in 2003. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Overall Inflation Jumps 2.5% On Year In July
Overall consumer prices in the Tokyo region of Japan were up 2.5 percent on year in July, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to free up local officials to battle new COVID variant -Kyodo
Japan could announce as early as Friday plans for a new system to allow local authorities to take counter-measures against the spread of a new coronavirus variant, Kyodo News said, citing government ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan set to agree on joint research for semiconductors – media
Japan and the United States are expected to agree on joint research for next-generation semiconductors to establish a secure source of the vital components during economic talks between the allies, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s jobless rate remains steady at 2.6% in June
The jobless rate in Japan was seen steady at 2.6 per cent in June, though the availability of jobs grew for the sixth straight month, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on 29 ... ( read original story ...)
Jetstar resumes Tokyo-Cairns flights
Jetstar has resumed flights between Tokyo and Cairns, after a hiatus of nearly two and a half years. While restrictions remain in place for independent tourists traveling from Australia to Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito Is Recovering From Heart Failure
Japan's former emperor Akihito has been diagnosed with heart failure, according to the Imperial Household Agency; however, his condition has reportedly improved after receiving treatment. The ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s nightmare scenario is here
While Coinbase’s problems with the SEC have flared up just in the past week, they represent the exact scenario that has been keeping crypto executives up at night for far longer. In fact, Coinbase ...
Apple And Google Are Hosting Fake Crypto Apps Designed To ‘Defraud Investors,’ Senator Says
The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Sen. Sherrod Brown, has written letters to Tim Cook of Apple and Sundar Pichai of Google about the proliferation of fake crypto apps in their app stores.