TOKYO -- The incoming chief executive of Japan's MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings has told Nikkei that he aims to unwind all cross-shareholdings within two years at the earliest at one of the core ... ( read original story ...)
15-year-old hit and killed by train in Yokohama
A 15-year-old girl was hit and killed by a train in Yokohama on Monday. The incident occurred at around 10:45 a.m. on a crossing on the Sotetsu line in Asahi Ward, Kyodo News reported. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Common-law husband of victims’ daughter arrested over burned bodies found outside Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Police on Monday arrested the common-law husband of a woman whose parents' burned bodies were found on a riverside in eastern Japan last month, investigative sources said, making him ... ( read original story ...)
Inoue vs Nery LIVE: Results and reaction after dramatic fight in Tokyo
Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super-bantamweight titles against Luis Nery with a dramatic knockout in Tokyo on Monday. Inoue, Indy Sport’s pound-for-pound No 1 boxer, continued his dominant ... ( read original story ...)
Inoue thrills 55,000 in Tokyo as fightback denies Nery
World champion Naoya Inoue lived up his 'Monster' nickname as he climbed off the canvas to stop Luis Nery in front of 55,000 fans in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Global crypto firms turn to Hong Kong for refuge — and opportunity
One such destination is Hong Kong, which, seeking to restore its status as a financial hub, is banking on favorable crypto regulations to draw a fresh raft of entrepreneurs, technologists and ...
Crypto analysts predict ‘landslide’ win for Trump, project effects on markets
Cryptocurrency experts predicted a Donald Trump presidential victory this year and outlined the political impact on digital assets.
Can You Use Crypto To Buy a Home?
The use of crypto has become ubiquitous and mainstream. Consumers can now choose to pay in digital assets for pretty much anything. A recent Deloitte report found that, globally, 220 million people use cryptocurrency now, and customers are paying for ...
Yen sinks to 34-year low after Bank of Japan holds interest rates near zero
Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda at a press conference in March, when the central bank ended its negative interest rate policy and raised borrowing costs for the ...
USD/JPY buyers face ‘treacherous’ path ahead as Japan likely to intervene again
"It's treacherous to go long USD/JPY on a tactial view," Macquarie said in Monday note, warning that the Japan's Ministry of Finance is more likely to intervene again if it "sees some chance of a peak ...
Crypto trading exec projects how global events can shape the bitcoin price
John Divine of Blockfills recently shared his perspective on potential bitcoin corrections and market dynamics amid geopolitical tension.
What to do about crypto’s dead blockchain problem
It would benefit the crypto industry in the long run if more people would acknowledge many big blockchains are failures.
Robinhood warns feds could penalize firm over crypto tokens traded on platform
The SEC has adopted a tough stance toward the digital currency industry, arguing most cryptocurrency tokens are securities and subject to its registration rules, while crypto firms have accused it
Gemini crypto exchange exec shares bitcoin investment strategy
Claire Ching of Gemini discussed bitcoin's price volatility, growth potential and strategies for successful long-term investment.
Emmys: ‘Tokyo Vice’ Star Ken Watanabe Enters Lead Actor Race, Contrary to Widespread Reporting (Exclusive)
Numerous outlets had indicated that the 'Last Samurai' Oscar nominee would be pushed as a supporting actor for the second season of the show, which has been even better critically received and more widely watched than its first. ( read original story ...)
The glorious Japanese region just two hours from Tokyo – but lacking tourists
Despite its ancient temples and stunning mountain views, the Japanese government is struggling to convince travellers to visit Tochigi ... ( read original story ...)