The Securities and Exchange Commission also brought charges against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and three of his companies.
Japanese shares decline as banking sector worries continue, yen strengthens
SINGAPORE, March 23 (Reuters) - Japan's equities declined on Thursday, tracking a weaker Wall Street, as persistent concerns on the global banking sector following the U.S Federal Reserve's hike and ...
Asia markets set to fall after Fed raises rates; Hong Kong bucks the trend
In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.77%, and Japanese markets are set to follow in the same direction. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago at 27,040, and its counterpart in Osaka at 27,010, ...
Japan’s JBIC to lend JPY 2.65 billion to Power Finance Corp
JBIC has proposed to finance some of PFC’s projects which ensure the effective reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and conservation of the global environment ...
B. League: Sotto, Hiroshima lose at buzzer; Kiefer’s Shiga bags rare win
MANILA, Philippines — Kai Sotto and the Hiroshima Dragonflies fell victim to a tough 90-88 loss against the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in the 2022-23 Japan B. League season at the Dolphins Arena on ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom festival season returns to US military bases in Greater Tokyo
The first cherry blossoms in Tokyo opened on March 14, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The season progresses as the bloom crawls north across the island nation. The cherry blossom is Japan’s unofficial national flower and has been ... ( read original story ...)
Survey: Tokyo has two of the world’s top ten airports
In the 2023 World Airport Survey conducted by Skytrax, Tokyo's Haneda and Narita international airports were ranked among the top ten airports in the world. This year, Haneda Airport came in third place behind Singapore Changi Airport (No 1) and Hamad ... ( read original story ...)
OMO3 Tokyo Akasaka by Hoshino Resorts review: Cosy but luxe, these Tokyo rooms are an absolute steal
Going that extra mile for visitors, the hotel has collaborated with several local restaurants to create special menus for guests to sample Japanese cuisine. During my stay I have dinner at Yona Yona Beerworks, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Open Lower After Fed Rate Hike
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street after the US Federal Reserve unveiled another interest rate hike despite worries about the banking sector. ( read original story ...)
Pessimism persists at big Japanese manufacturers amid global slowdown
TOKYO, March 23 (Reuters) - Big Japanese manufacturers remained pessimistic about business conditions for a third straight month in March, the closely watched Reuters Tankan survey showed, reflecting ... ( read original story ...)
White House Slams Crypto As Offering ‘No Widespread Economic Benefits’
Although the underlying technologies are a clever solution for the problem of how to execute transactions without a trusted authority, crypto assets currently do not offer wide
Japan’s land prices up at fastest pace since 2008 on gradual econ recovery
Japan's land prices rose for a second straight year at the fastest pace since 2008, a government survey showed on Wednesday, spurred by signs of economic recovery after the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan’s Rakuten plans to list banking unit in $800 mln IPO
Japan's Rakuten Group Inc said it was planning an initial public offering (IPO) of its banking arm next month, in a probable $807 million listing that would test demand for the e-commerce giant's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan land prices up for 2nd year in post-COVID rebound
Prices for residential-use land in regional areas, excluding in the big cities of Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima and Fukuoka, marked the first rise in 28 years, increasing 0.4 percent from a year earlier. ( read original story ...)
Upopoy Park and the National Ainu Museum provide insights into indigenous culture
A visit to Upopoy Park in Shiraoi, about an hour south of Sapporo, is a great way to learn more about this fascinating and gentle people. Upopoy Park is situated around the shore of the southern end ... ( read original story ...)
Rakuten Bank’s Japan IPO seen delivering up to $2.5bn valuation
TOKYO -- Japan's Rakuten Bank will make an initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on April 21, in a sale expected to give it a market capitalization of up to 333.2 billion yen ($2.52 ...