CNW/ - Tokyo Smoke, Canada's award-winning, design focused cannabis retailer with Toronto roots, has just opened its first location in the city's east end. ( read original story ...)
Japan tech giant SoftBank’s profits rise on investments
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp.'s said Tuesday that its profit rose 12% in April-June from a year earlier as its investments added to its coffers, including sales ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Asia-Pacific property rents fall sharply amid lockdowns
Singapore's economy shrinks 13 per cent in the second quarter. Sydney Airport is raising $1.4bn to restructure its operations in response to the slump in air travel. Reporting delays keep a lid on US ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks rise most in a week as U.S. stimulus bets gather steam
Japanese shares on Tuesday gained the most in a week on hopes of additional U.S. fiscal stimulus to bolster the world's largest economy, as major countries struggle to break free from the impact of ... ( read original story ...)
This Cryptocurrency Is Primed to Disrupt Crypto Trading as We Know It
According to Adam Todd, CEO and founder of the newly-launched Digitex Futures, its native cryptocurrency DGTX is primed to disrupt crypto trading as we know it ... ( read original story ...)
Love of Stilton drives wedge between UK and Japan in post-Brexit trade talks
Consensus crumbles after Liz Truss reportedly sought to make the cheese a part of negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top government spokesman says important to maintain G7 framework
Japan's top government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, said on Tuesday it was extremely important to maintain the framework of Group of Seven (G7) meetings. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares rise as investors bet on fresh U.S. economic stimulus
Japanese shares on Tuesday rose by the most in a week on hopes for additional U.S. fiscal stimulus to bolster the world's largest economy as major countries struggle to break free from the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan banks keep lending at record pace in July as pandemic pain persists
Japanese bank lending hit a record high in July as regional lenders continued to boost loans to small firms hit by the coronavirus pandemic, central bank data showed on Tuesday. But the annual pace of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank Lending Rises 6.3% On Year In July
Overall bank lending in Japan was up 6.3 percent on year in July, the Bank of Japan said on Tuesday - coming in at 572.705 trillion ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on Wall Street rally, weaker yen
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning on a Wall Street rally overnight and a weaker yen after U.S. President Donald Trump signed executiv ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s current account surplus shrinks to five-year low as exports plunge
Japan posted its smallest current account surplus in more than five years in June, Ministry of Finance data showed on Tuesday, mainly due to a slump in exports, highlighting the heavy hit to external ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s June current account surplus down 86.6% on year
Japan posted a current account surplus of 167.50 billion yen ($1.58 billion) in June, down 86.6 percent from a year earlier, governme ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Corporation RtM Japan Goes Live With ECO, Powered By Skuchain’s Blockchain-Based EC3 Platform
auto and finance in Asia, Europe and the US. Learn more at www.skuchain.com. Mitsubishi Corporation RtM Japan, a Subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, is a metals and mineral resources trading ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic kills the dreams of foreign hotel staff for new life
Guo is one of many foreign hotel clerks being forced to give up their "Japanese dreams" as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps guests away from accommodation facilities. The hotel industry in Japan grew ... ( read original story ...)
Book by widow of 1985 JAL crash victim published in English
This letter is about a book I have written,” she began. “I would be most grateful if all the Boeing employees could read it.” Her intention was not to address the years of resentment and anger toward ... ( read original story ...)