Apollo Global Management plans to expand in Japan and add staff to its Asia wealth business, its regional top executive said, as global investment firms pump more resources into the region to ... ( read original story ...)
China’s tumbling bond yields intensify ‘Japanification’ risks
China, the global growth engine for the last 20 years, now boasts lower long-term bond yields than Japan, the former poster child for deflationary economic stagnation. This may signal that the ... ( read original story ...)
The top crypto predictions for 2025
Crypto enthusiasts have been making sky high predictions about bitcoin price for as long as bitcoin has been around, and 2025 is no exception. Galaxy Research projects bitcoin price will hit $185,000 ...
JGB Yields Edge Higher Ahead of Finance Ministry’s 30-Year Bond Auction
JGB yields edges higher in the morning Tokyo session ahead of the Japanese Finance Ministry’s auction today of 900 billion yen in 30-year government bonds.
Bankers Say Japan’s $230 Billion M&A Boom Will Get Even Bigger
Japan’s dealmakers are expecting a busier 2025 after more than $230 billion in mergers and acquisitions last year, underpinned by companies’ changing attitudes around business expansion. Most Read ...
Tuna the size of a motorcycle sets record at Tokyo auction
Tokyo’s renowned Toyosu fish market saw its second-highest price on record for this massive bluefin tuna that auctioned for over a million dollars. ( read original story ...)
Used solar panel disposal likely to become big problem in Japan
Disposal of used solar panels is expected to be a big problem in Japan in the coming decade after solar power generation spread rapidly following the huge nuclear disaster in 2011. ( read original story ...)
Emmy’s Adventure in Japan Vlog Part 2 Shizuoka, Nagoya, Uji, Nara
Part 2 of my vlog to Japan that includes Shizuoka where I learn about wasabi; Nagoya to taste some Ogura Toast; and Uji City to learn about matcha. Finally my family and I spend a little time in Nara ... ( read original story ...)
New Yokohama ordinance to ban smoking in public parks from April
Japan's second largest city, Yokohama, has enjoyed the status of a tourist attraction since the country's emergence from national seclusion in the mid-19th century. Its many attractions include the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo snake cafe hopes to dispel fears, spread reptiles’ charm with 2025 zodiac
A snake cafe in the capital's trendy Harajuku district is spreading the charm of the animals, which are often misunderstood as just scary cre･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees 2,663 traffic deaths in 2024 with largest number in Tokyo: police
Japan recorded 2,663 traffic fatalities in 2024, dipping slightly from the previous year, the National Police Agency (NPA) announced on Jan. ( read original story ...)
30-year interest rates are now lower in China than in Japan
The Kobeissi Letter indicated that China recorded lower interest rates for the first time in 30 years than Japan. The report also highlighted that China’s economy is currently described as a ...
Bitcoin falls to $94,000, giving back most of 2025’s early gains: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Crypto Is on a Run. Is Now the Time to Get a Crypto Credit Card?
However, since cryptocurrency is a type of investment, when you spend the crypto, you earn with a card, it triggers a taxable event with the IRS. That means each time you swipe, you'll need to keep ...
Tire trends: OTR acquisitions, plant closures, sustainability define 2024
For the tire industry, 2024 was a year of evolution as major players were laser-focused on sustainability and growth—both organically and through acquisitions. ( read original story ...)
China’s tumbling bond yields intensify ‘Japanification’ risks: McGeever
China, the global growth engine for the last 20 years, now boasts lower long-term bond yields than Japan, the former poster child for deflationary economic stagnation. This may signal that the ... ( read original story ...)