By Lawrence Delevingne and Michelle Conlin Feb 17 (Reuters) - On Wednesday, prominent Wall Street executives and investors will convene to discuss the “future of finance and technology” alongside ...
Japan’s SBI Clears XRP Rumors, Says $4B Stake Is in Ripple Labs Not Tokens
SBI Holdings debunks claims of holding $10B in XRP, clarifying its exposure comes from a major equity stake in Ripple Labs instead.
Sanae Takaichi Wants to Make Japan Great Again. It Won’t Be Easy.
"Sanae Takaichi wants a prosperous and muscular Japan but remains vague on funding her reforms," writes Jeff Kingston ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s debt issuance to surge 28% in fiscal 2029 from 2026, finance ministry estimates
By Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Japan will likely see annual bond issuance surge 28% three years from now on rising debt-financing costs, a finance ministry estimate reviewed by Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Shares fall in Japan, while most Asian markets are shut for Lunar New Year
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen, while most markets in Asia are closed for Lunar New Year holidays. Oil prices were mixed. ( read original story ...)
Shares fall in Japan, while most of Asia’s markets are shut for the Lunar New Year holiday
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell about 1% on Tuesday following a U.S. national holiday, while most markets in Asia were closed for Lunar New Year holidays. U.S. futures declined and oil prices ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Wins Pairs Skating Gold at Milan Winter Olympics
Most of the pairs in the competition struggled with mistakes—until Japan’s Riku Miura and Ryuichi Mihara took to the ice and drew the only standing ovation of the evening. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-figure skating-Japan’s Kihara says he skated through tears to claim Olympic pairs gold
By Agnieszka Flak MILAN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Figure skater Ryuichi Kihara said he could not stop crying since the early setback he and partner Riku Miura suffered on Sunday, but on Monday the duo ... ( read original story ...)
World shares mostly advance and Japan falls ahead of Lunar New Year holidays
HONG KONG (AP) — World shares mostly advanced on Monday and gold declined. Japanese stocks dipped and several stock markets in Asia were closed or trading for a half-day ahead of Lunar New Year ...
Yokohama India plans tier-2, tier-3 push with eyes on SAARC and African markets
The company is leveraging rising SUV demand and higher sales of 16-inch and above tyres, supported by investments in localisation and its automated Vizag plant. ( read original story ...)
Inside Tokyo’s growing movement toward inclusive para sports
Along the edge of a polished court, wheelchairs sit side by side while office workers wait to take turns throwing balls. Similar scenes can now be found throughout the city of Tokyo as Para sports ... ( read original story ...)
China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?
From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Figure skating Olympics pairs results: Japan wins first gold, USA top 10
The Olympic figure skating pairs competition ended with Japan taking gold and Team USA getting two top 10 finishes. See full results, highlights. ( read original story ...)
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara win Japan’s first Olympic pairs gold with a world-record free skate
MILAN — Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara delivered Japan's first Olympic gold medal in pairs skating, earning a world-record score for their free skate on Monday night to climb from fifth after their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pair knocks the king and queen off their thrones.
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan emerged with the gold medal with a flawless, high-scoring performance after Monday’s free skate. ( read original story ...)
Japan bounce back from disappointment to win pair skating gold
Japan bounced back from a disappointing short program in figure skating to claim pair skating gold on Monday at the Milan/Cortina Winter Games on Monday. Two-time world champions Miura Riku and Kihara ... ( read original story ...)