Bitcoin was trading just over $27,000 on Sunday as cryptocurrency investors continued to sell across the space following worse-than-expected inflation numbers. ( read original story ...)
Yen hits key 135 level amid Bank of Japan’s increasingly isolated policy
The yen dropped to the key psychological 135 per dollar level Monday (June 13) as Japan's easy monetary policy increasingly stands at odds with developed peers hiking rates. Read more at straitstimes. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ‘financial hub plan’ fails to lure funds leaving Hong Kong
Japan's dream of turning Tokyo into a new hub of international finance is fading, even as Hong Kong hedge funds scramble to find a new home in Asia. Both the central government and Tokyo have been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s heavy industry looks to a greener future
Japan’s reliance on coal increased after regulators took most nuclear power plants offline in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in 2011, and it lags Europe in renewable energy. About 20 per cent of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan concerned about sharp yen falls, ready to act, says top govt spokesman
Japan's top government spokesperson on Monday issued a fresh warning to markets that Tokyo was concerned about sharp yen falls and ready to "respond appropriately" if needed. The remark, which ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets tumble; Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong drop more than 2% as tech stocks fall
Shares in Asia-Pacific declined in Monday morning trade, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and the Kospi in South Korea both falling nearly 3% as technology stocks fell. Looking out into the rest of the week, a ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks fall after rough week on Wall Street; Japan’s yen slides to two-decade-low
Asian markets and US stock futures fell Sunday night, days after the Dow fell 880 points on a surprising inflation report. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Denso is considering a US$3 billion chip unit spinoff to tackle shortages
The company’s CTO shared that there may be a time they would need to consider a standalone chip unit to tackle shortages. Nothing has been decided on a ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota shares fall over 2% after criticism from green activist investors
Shares of Toyota Motor Corp opened down more than 2% on Monday after media reports citing criticism from European pension funds of the automaker for what they said were lobbying efforts that went ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set for lower start; markets in Australia closed for holiday
Futures pointed to a lower start for Japanese stocks. Looking out into the rest of the week, a slew of Chinese economic data including industrial production and retail sales for May is set to be out ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation a headache for Japan’s upper house candidates
Rising prices are becoming a problem for candidates hoping to win a seat in Japan's upper house election, which is expected to take place July 10. The cost of running is expected to reach historic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan game giant Nexon plots western expansion
The Japanese creator of one of the longest-running online role-playing titles, whose most popular video game has attracted nearly a billion registered users, is gearing up for global expansion and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘rent a middle-aged man service’ marks its 10th year in business
A unique kind of rental service you can find in Japan consists of renting not just objects but people from different walks of life. One such service, Ossan Rental, has found success over the past ten ... ( read original story ...)
Medals in Tokyo, Youth Games: Siblings star in Haryana shooting success
Last week, at the Khelo India Youth Games, Shiva won a gold and Shikha a bronze, helping Haryana pocket seven of the 12 medals at stake and placing the state on the top of the tally. ( read original story ...)
As COVID-19 fears subside, Japan debates the future of masks
Disposable face masks were indispensable for Keiko Kataoka even before the pandemic hit Japan. They were a staple accessory during the hay fever season in spring, and she often continued to wear them ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finally reopens borders to international tourism, but with caveats
After more than two years of closed borders, Japan has reopened its borders to foreign tourists. During the first phase of reopening, travellers coming from 98 countries, including the United Kingdom, ... ( read original story ...)