On Wednesday, the yen was trading at around 157.55 per dollar when it suddenly spiked, strengthening as far as 153 over the following half-hour
Osaka Expo to Offer Cutting-Edge Entertainment Experience
Tokyo, May 7 (Jiji Press)--As preparations for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka pick up pace with just under one year to go before its opening, some private-sector businesses taking part in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo DisneySea taps ‘Frozen’ and ‘Peter Pan’ in ¥320 billion expansion
Located at Tokyo Disneyland’s companion park Tokyo DisneySea, Fantasy Springs spans upwards of 140,000 square meters and consists of three areas based on franchises "Frozen," "Tangled" and "Peter Pan. ( read original story ...)
Australia seeks client data from crypto exchanges in tax crackdown
Australia's tax office has sought from crypto currency exchanges the personal data and transaction details of up to 1.2 million accounts as it looks to crack down on users who may be failing to pay their taxes amid a rising interest in digital tokens.
Crypto Venture Capital Funding Surpasses $1 Billion for Second Consecutive Month
Crypto venture capital funding has exceeded $1 billion, signaling sustained investor interest in the industry. In April, a total of $1.02 billion was raised across 161 investment rounds, slightly lower than the $1.09 billion recorded in March from 186 rounds.
Japan’s Nikkei closes at 3-week high on US rate-cut outlook, tech boost
TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average jumped more than 1% on Tuesday, as investor sentiment brightened on higher bets of U.S. interest rate cuts this year while technology shares ...
Yokohama v Al Ain: What time is the Asian Champions League final and how to watch
Al Ain take on Yokohama F Marinos of Japan in a two-legged final to determine the winners of the 2023/24 Asian Champions League.The only UAE club to be crowned kings of the continent, back in 2003, Al ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama v Al Ain: How UAE club reached the Asian Champions League final
Al Ain play Japanese club Yokohama F Marinos in this month's two-legged Asian Champions League final.The UAE club, the only Emirati side to be crowned Asian champions, contest the first leg in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s coach ‘super happy with the process’ as he addresses clay struggles
Naomi Osaka’s coach Wim Fissette has revealed he is “super happy” with how she has progressed since her return to the tour as he discussed her ongoing issues playing on clay. Former world No 1 and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound on hopes for US rate cuts, weaker yen
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rebounded for the first time in three trading days on Tuesday, boosted by optimism about the U.S. economy amid hopes for sooner-than-expected interest rate cuts by the ... ( read original story ...)
Crows are being driven off the streets of Tokyo by their own cries
The municipality of Adachi has decided to install crow-deterrent loudspeakers to dissuade these birds from attacking the garbage of the 700,000 or so residents who live there ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney taps ‘Frozen’ and Peter Pan in 320 billion yen expansion
TOKYO Disney Resort is opening a new 320 billion yen (S$2.8 billion) section celebrating some of its most popular fantasy franchises, the biggest expansion yet in Japan as Walt Disney invests heavily ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo DisneySea reveals new Fantasy Springs area to open in June
The addition -- comprising Frozen Kingdom, Rapunzel's Forest, and Peter Pan's Never Land -- is slated to open on June 6. Visitors will also be able to stay at the operator's sixth Disney hotel, Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Rainbow Robotics participates in ICRA 2024 in Yokohama, Japan: Bimanual Mobile Manipulator ‘RB-Y1’ debuts overseas
It would benefit the crypto industry in the long run if more people would acknowledge many big blockchains are failures. Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak's space data startup, Privateer, has raised $56.5 ...
Japan’s Nikkei climbs on Fed rate-cut outlook, tech boost
TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average jumped more than 1% on Tuesday, as investor sentiment brightened on higher bets of U.S. interest rate cuts this year while technology shares ...
Japan’s service activity extends gains on solid demand, PMI shows
Japanese service sector activity grew at the fastest pace in eight months in April thanks to solid business and consumer spending, a private survey showed on Tuesday, results that should keep the ...