Japan Exchange Group is looking to revamp the process for new stock listings as part of a range of initiatives under the banner of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ‘New Capitalism’ plan.
Tokyo reports 29,036 COVID cases on July 27, 8th day in row over 20,000
The Japanese capital recorded 29,036 coronavirus cases on July 27 after reporting 31,593 infections the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Go ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher but gains capped ahead of Fed meeting
Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday as technology shares advanced, but gains were capped by caution ahead of a likely rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve to be announced later in the day. The ... ( read original story ...)
One monkey caught, killed, more sought, after dozens of people attacked in Japan
"Eyewitnesses describe monkeys of different sizes, and even after the capture, we've been getting reports of new attacks," said one official in Yamaguchi. ( read original story ...)
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi Looks to Visit Japan in August – Kyodo
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds her weekly news conference with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 14, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz Reu ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to join ‘Garuda Shield’ military drills for first time
Japanese defence forces will participate for the first time in military exercises in Indonesia next month alongside the United States and Australia, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cryptocurrency groups seek tax cuts to halt talent exodus
Two industry associations will ask the government to stop taxing paper gains on cryptocurrency holdings if firms own them for purposes other than short-term trades.
Mining Giant Glencore Strikes One of Japan’s Most Expensive Ever Coal Deals
Glencore Plc, the mining and commodity trading giant, agreed to supply coal to a Japanese customer at one of the highest prices ever paid by the nation, threatening to further accelerate ...
Crypto Crackdown: SEC and Treasury Reportedly Investigate Exchanges
The SEC is investigating Coinbase, the US' biggest crypto exchange, while the Treasury launched a probe into the Kraken exchange, according to reports.
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher helped by chip stocks gains
Japan's Nikkei reversed course to end higher on Wednesday, helped by gains in heavyweight chip-related stocks, with investors remaining cautious ahead of a rate decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve ...
Lawyer asks Nagoya court to release suspect from custody after COVID infection
The inquiry was made after he was informed that no treatment or medication would be provided in detention unless the suspect develops severe symptoms. ( read original story ...)
Panel confirms online bullying before Nagoya student’s suicide
NAGOYA--The city’s board of education acknowledged that a deceased first-year junior high school student was bullied in a group chat, but said it could not determine if bullying was the direct cause ... ( read original story ...)
Lawyer requests suspect’s release from custody in Japan after COVID infection
A lawyer for a suspect in police custody in Nagoya has asked for the man's temporary release, claiming his continued detention and d ... ( read original story ...)
Three months to go: Japan Wind Energy 2022 at Yokohama
Japan Wind Energy 2022 Conference & Exhibition (JWE2022), organized by Leader Associates, will be held on 11th-12th Oct. 2022 in Yokohama, Japan, co-locating with 5th edition Solar Energy Future Japan ... ( read original story ...)
New Japan police raids over Tokyo Olympics claims: reports
Japanese police carried out new raids on Wednesday over allegations a 2020 Tokyo Olympics board member received money from a sponsor he signed a consulting contract with, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Prosecutors raid Tokyo Olympic committee liquidation body over suspected bribery
Public prosecutors on July 27 raided a liquidation corporation for the now-defunct Tokyo Olympic organizing committee set up at the Tokyo Met ... ( read original story ...)