TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to a one-week low on Friday, tracking the sharp declines overnight on ...
Japan’s 20-year bond yield hit 3-week high after weak auction demand
Japanese government bonds rose to its highest in more than three weeks on Friday, after weak outcome of an auction in the previous session. The 20-year JGB yield rose 2 basis points to 1.125%, its ...
Tokyo Olympics Scandal Makes Sapporo Bid ‘Difficult’: Governor
A corruption scandal surrounding last year's Tokyo Games has damaged Japan's bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, a top local official warned. ( read original story ...)
Japan Dec factory activity contracts at fastest pace in 26 months
Chimneys and cranes are seen at an industrial area in Yokohama, Japan, January 16, 2017. Picture taken January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: I sat by myself and thought about what I wanted to accomplish in life
Home; Tennis News; WTA Tennis; Naomi Osaka reveals it was during the pandemic when she sat by herself and realized she wanted to use her voice to address certain issues. During th ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo will require new homes built from 2025 to have solar panels
All new houses in Tokyo built by large-scale homebuilders after April 2025 must install solar power panels to cut household carbon emissions, according to a new regulation passed by the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics scandal makes Sapporo bid to host 2030 Winter Olympics difficult, says Hokkaido governor
The scandal has also engulfed the company that produced soft toys of the Games mascots, as well as a suit retailer, a publishing firm and major advertising agencies ( read original story ...)
Japan to approve major defence overhaul on China threats
Japan's government is poised to approve a major defence policy overhaul Friday, including a significant spending hike, as it warns China poses the "greatest strategic challenge ever" to the country's security. ( read original story ...)
After the FTX chaos, is crypto down and out after a torrid 2022?
But the last few weeks it has taken a pummelling, with the collapse of industry giant FTX and the arrest of its founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the Caribbean. Bitcoin is used to taking knocks, but this ...
Tokyo stocks fall sharply on recession fears in US, Europe
Tokyo stocks fell sharply Friday morning, pressured by fears over a potential recession in the United States and Europe amid a series ( read original story ...)
Factbox: Japan tax reform to target low-emission cars, shift to investment
Japan will extend tax breaks on low-emission cars and seek to shift its massive household savings into investment in the government's annual tax code revision to be approved on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Implement Defence Taxation at ‘Appropriate Time’ From 2024 -Draft
Japan would adopt a corporate surtax of 4%-4.5% with a deduction of 5 million yen for small firms, while adopting surtax of 1% on incomes for the time being. Tobacco tax will be also raised in stages ... ( read original story ...)
Japan factory activity contracts at fastest pace in over 2 years in December
TOKYO - Japan’s manufacturing activity shrank at the fastest pace in more than two years in December on soft demand and persistent cost pressures, a corporate survey showed on Friday. While service ... ( read original story ...)
After the FTX chaos, is crypto down and out?
If Bitcoin was a boxer it would be on its back on the canvas. It is down but is it out?
Crypto Price Check: FTX Collapse Puts Exchanges Under the Microscope
The arrest of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has put pressure on cryptocurrency exchanges as investors keep an eye on Binance.
The U.N. is sending Ukrainians aid in crypto. Should it?
Amid crypto turmoil, the U.N. refugee agency is sending USD Coin to displaced people for things like rent and heat. It’s sparking concern from crypto skeptics.