Japan's current account returned to surplus in February as exports recovered from a dip the previous month. Finance Ministry officials say the surplus reached nearly 2.2 trillion yen. That's about 16.
3,000 colorful azalea plants in full bloom at Tokyo’s Nezu Shrine
Nezu Shrine in the Japanese capital's Bunkyo Ward has been crowded with visitors as colorful azalea flowers on the grounds are in full bloom.･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange BitGet Starts $100M Asia-Focused Web3 Fund
with Hong Kong seemingly easing its crypto regulations and Japan approving a whitepaper for Web3 development last week. "Despite the bear run, Bitget has always been supporting promising and ...
Failed crypto exchange FTX’s spectacular collapse was due to ‘hubris, incompetence, and greed,’ says first debtors’ report
The report also alleged FTX lacked basic accounting and financial controls and was under the command of a small group of individuals.
Japan books 16.6 bln USD current account surplus in February
Japan logged a current account surplus of 22 trillion yen 166 billion US dollars in February the government said in a report ...
Tokyo stocks rise on weaker yen, easing US recession fears
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks rose Monday, lifted by exporters on a weaker yen as well as by easing fears of a U.S. recession after solid employment data. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police to transfer phone scam suspects from Cambodia to Japan
Tokyo police have sent investigators to Cambodia to transfer and arrest 19 Japanese nationals suspected of running phone scams that targeted people in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Mercedes Moné: If I Main Event At The Tokyo Dome, Snoop Dogg Will Be There
Mercedes Moné envisions a grand entrance for a potential match at the Tokyo Dome. Moné, the reigning IWGP Women’s Champion, continues to establish herself as one of the top stars in New Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China hold maritime talks as Beijing simulates attack on Taiwan
Senior Japanese and Chinese officials met on Monday to discuss maritime concerns in disputed waters in the East China Sea as Beijing conducted wargames around Taiwan. Part of a regular round of talks that began in 2012, ( read original story ...)
Japan govt eyes AI adoption as OpenAI CEO visits PM Kishida, talks up local expansion
Japan will consider government adoption of artificial intelligence technology such as OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot if privacy and cybersecurity concerns are resolved, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi, others raise $692 million for Monsoon wind project in Laos
Japan's Mitsubishi Corp on Monday said that it and other shareholders of the Monsoon wind power project in Laos have raised $692 million in financing for the wind farm. ( read original story ...)
Some Japanese firms expect better business from metaverse
Some companies in Japan are using a digital virtual space known as "the metaverse" to improve their operations. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after 4 attacked with tent peg at Osaka supermarket
Four people were attacked by a man wielding a suspected metal tent peg in a supermarket in the city of Osaka on the evening of April 9.At aro･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China meet to discuss maritime concerns as Beijing simulates attack on Taiwan
Senior Japanese and Chinese government officials met on Monday to discuss maritime concerns in disputed waters in the East China Sea as Beijing conducted wargames around Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Poll: Osaka Ishin leads elections despite casino opposition
Opponents outnumbered proponents concerning plans to build an integrated resort featuring a casino in Osaka city, the main issue in Osaka’s upcoming double elections, an Asahi Shimbun telephone ...
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