Japan's Nikkei share average rose for the first time in four sessions on Thursday, as chip-sector shares reversed early declines and bank shares rallied. The Nikkei ended the day up 0.31% at 38,079.70 ...
Japan’s Nikkei set for fourth losing session as chip stocks weigh
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, putting it on course for its longest losing streak since October, as chip-sector shares followed global peers lower. The Nikkei was down 0.48% at ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.14%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Thursday, as gains in the Transportation Equipment, Pharmaceutical Industry and Marine Transport sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the ...
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
Shinkansen customers can bring small dogs, cats and other animals, including pigeons on board — but not snakes. ( read original story ...)
Police “Racial Profiling” in Japan called into question
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Zain, originally from Pakistan, now lives in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.The 27-year-old said he ... ( read original story ...)
Telegram Founder – Pavel Durov Discuses Crypto-Inspired Devices For Private Communication
In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Pavel Durov revealed several details about Telegram’s journey and how the team has continuously prioritized its users
Arkansas lawmakers work to amend current crypto mining law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) – Arkansas lawmakers are one step closer to amending the current crypto mining law in the state. According to content partner KARK, eight resolutions were presented to the House floor on Wednesday, April 17, with only two being passed.
Tokyo stocks snap 3 days of losses on bargain-hunting, TSMC earnings
Tokyo stocks rebounded Thursday, as investors snapped up shares sold after a three-day losing streak, and positive earnings from Taiw ...
Snake on Train Delays Japanese Bullet Service
Even small delays in Japan's much-vaunted bullet trains are rare, and more unusual still are snakes on board holding up the speedy "shinkansen" services. On Tuesday evening, a passenger alerted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘two-faced’ for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says
An editorial in a Chinese state-controlled newspaper on Thursday admonished "two-faced" Japan for inaccurately portraying it as a regional security threat while chasing more stable bilateral ties, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan banks have sufficient capital to withstand various stresses, BOJ report says
Japanese banks have sufficient capital and stable funding bases to withstand various types of stress, the Bank of Japan said in its semi-annual report on financial systems. But the central bank said ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a ‘sovereign choice’
The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a "sovereign choice", its foreign ministry said on Thursday, urging China to "reflect upon its own actions" in the South ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly a century old, this ‘masterpiece cafe’ in Tokyo discourages socializing and forbids mobile phones
All seats in Tokyo’s 98-year-old Lion Café face two gigantic wall speakers. Mobile phones are banned out of respect for the classical music they play. ( read original story ...)
AI Tokens Beat Bitcoin – Crypto Market’s New Favorite
With Bitcoin reaching a new ATH (all-time high) in March 2024, the crypto market has truly entered a bullish cycle. The SEC’s approval of Bitcoin ETFs, growing interest from institutional investors and regulatory clarity have pushed BTC over 150% since last year.
Bank of Japan’s Noguchi says future rate hikes likely to be slow
TOKYO: Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday (Apr 18) the pace of future rate hikes would likely be much slower that of its global peers in recent tightenings, as the impact of ...
Tokyo stocks higher in morning as dip-buying offsets chip losses
Tokyo stocks were higher Thursday morning, as buying on dips after the market's three-day losing streak erased earlier losses from se ...