Japanese financial giant Nomura Holdings said on Thursday that a former employee at its brokerage unit had been arrested on suspicion of fraud. ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Alberta eyes Japan for new LNG deals amid US tariff threat, minister says
Canada's Alberta province, a major gas producer, needs to find new export markets in face of a U.S. tariff threat, and expanding in Japan is an important target, its minister of environment and protected areas, ( read original story ...)
‘Anti-crypto’ Elizabeth Warren joins industry in decrying debanking
Warren is urging Trump to act against major U.S. banks over what she and the crypto industry call unfair account closures.
Stock market today: Asian shares rise following Wall Street rally on healthy earnings
Asian shares were trading mostly higher Thursday, after a Wall Street rally that followed profit reports from major companies. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained nearly 0.2% in early trading to ...
Bank of Japan must raise rates to 1% by latter half of fiscal 2025, board member Tamura says
THE Bank of Japan must raise short-term interest rates to at least 1 per cent by the second half of fiscal 2025 to contain upside inflation risks, its board member Naoki Tamura said on Thursday. Read ...
Hawkish BOJ Board Member Calls for Faster Rate Hikes
Bank of Japan policy board member Naoki Tamura said, “Raising short-term interest rates to at least around 1% in the latter half of fiscal 2025 is necessary to reduce upside risk to prices and achieve ...
In Japan, surge in store thefts by foreign gangs sparks vigilance warning
Shoplifting cases in Japanese pharmacies have jumped, with many foreign suspects being involved in stealing items and selling them overseas. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines plane strikes parked Delta jet at Seattle airport in ‘scary’ moment
A Japan Airlines plane taxiing across the tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma Airport Wednesday morning struck a parked Delta Airlines plane — leaving the planes damaged but nobody hurt, according to reports. The accident happened at 10:17 a.m., the airport announced on X, with the taxiing plane’s wing striking the tail of the parked Delta plane as ...
A $6,500 Fixer-Upper in Japan Became Their Dream Business
Dani and Evan Benton left the U.S. to start a new life in rural Japan, buying an abandoned house for $6,500 and turning it into a thriving Airbnb. Their journey proves that bold risks can lead to ... ( read original story ...)
‘Era of blocking crypto innovation is over’: Crypto industry responds to Trump’s early moves
White House crypto czar David Sacks said the industry underwent years of 'persecution,' a message resonating with crypto executives.
FDIC releases documents related to supervision of crypto-related activities
FDIC officials are asking banks for details on how they may engage with cryptocurrency while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
Nikkei May Rise as Concerns About U.S. Tariffs Ease
Japanese stocks may rise as concerns about trade friction between the U.S. and its trading partners recede. Nikkei futures are up 0.5% at 38950 on the SGX. USD/JPY is at 152.66, compared with 153.27 ...
One-third in Japan say they want to visit World Expo in Osaka: survey
About one-third of respondents in Japan expressed interest in visiting the World Exposition in Osaka, falling far below the 50 percen ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police bust alleged prostitution ring catering to foreign tourists
Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted tourists in Tokyo's busy red-light district. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sees Near World Record Snowfall Thanks To Several Feet Of Sea-Effect Snow
You've heard of lake-effect snow in the Great Lakes. Check out what a larger sea and bitter cold air helped to generate in parts of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Gov’t considers same-day tickets for Osaka Expo amid slow pre-sales
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday the government will consider introducing same-day tickets for the World Exposition in Osaka from April, despite an earlier decision not to do so ... ( read original story ...)