Shares soared Tuesday in Shanghai as Chinese markets reopened after a weeklong holiday but then gave up a chunk of their initial gains as officials in Beijing outlined details of ...
Women in Asia are slowly starting to break through historic barriers to the top of the corporate world
On Japanese boards, women occupy 13% of the seats at the exchange’s prime market companies, compared with 32% and 33% respectively for firms listed on the U.S.’s Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange, ...
Japan’s Super-Long Yield Gap Near Biggest in Two Decades on BOJ
Yields on Japan’s longest-maturity government bonds relative to shorter debt have climbed to near two-decade highs as investors position for the central bank to delay further interest-rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
15-yr-old north Japan boy arrested on suspicion of killing his mom
Police here on Oct. 7 arrested a 15-year-old junior high school boy on suspicion of murdering his 40-year-old mother, after he made an emer ( read original story ...)
Japan’s base salaries rise by record in good sign for PM Ishiba
The nation’s leading business lobby has urged the government to create an economic environment conducive to hikes. Wage trends are among the most closely watched indicators as the government and Bank ... ( read original story ...)
The ‘crypto punks’ behind Trump’s murky new business venture
The serial entrepreneurs behind former President Donald Trump’s new cryptocurrency project have left a trail of lawsuits, unpaid debt and tax liens.
The ‘crypto punks’ behind Trump’s murky new business venture
The serial entrepreneurs behind former President Donald Trump’s new cryptocurrency project have left a trail of lawsuits, unpaid debt and tax liens.
Naomi Osaka slams critic for calling her a ‘fluke’
Naomi Osaka hit back at a critic who reportedly called her a “fluke.” The comment toward the 26-year-old former WTA No. 1 player and four-time Grand Slam winner apparently came after her forced exit ...
Feds reach for sliver of crypto-cash nicked by North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group
The first lawsuit stems from the 2022 Deribit hack, during which the North Korean criminals drained about $28 million from the crypto exchange's hot wallet. The crooks then laundered the funds through virtual currency exchanges, the Tornado Cash mixer and virtual currency bridges in an attempt to cover their tracks.
Japan real wages back down again after bump from summer bonuses
Japan's inflation-adjusted wages fell in August after two months of increase during the summer bonus season, government data showed on Tuesday, knocking chances of the central bank raising interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Base Salaries Rise by Record in Good Sign for Ishiba
Base salaries for regular workers in Japan grew at a record pace, providing a tailwind for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as he prepares to lead his party in a general election later this month. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s real wages down again after summer bonus bump, spending falls
JAPAN’S inflation-adjusted wages fell in August after two months of increases during the summer bonus season, while household spending also declined, data showed on Tuesday, knocking chances of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government admits doctoring Cabinet photo after online storm
The photos are "memorabilias for the participants for a very long time,” government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said Monday, defending the edits. ( read original story ...)
Japan government admits altering photo after online mockery
Japan's government admitted manipulating an official photo of the new cabinet after online mockery of their sagging trousers. ( read original story ...)
Record 163 firms went bankrupt in Japan in April-Sept. due to staff shortages
The number of cases where companies in Japan went under due to labor shortages stemming from factors including employee turnover and difficul ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka hit with deeply sad news after unfortunate Beijing injury
Naomi Osaka has shared some very disappointing news as the Japanese tennis star won't be able to participate in her hometown tournament in Osaka after sustaining a back injury last week. ( read original story ...)