As the vehicle slowed down, a brown bear, believed to be the mother, charged at the light truck, ramming into the windshield headfirst, breaking the wiper. When the driver tried to back up and scare off the animal by honking,
Japan seen earning $13bn from suspected yen interventions
TOKYO — Japan’s suspected yen-buying interventions last week may have yielded an estimated 2 trillion yen ($13 billion) in capital gains, potentially boosting a surplus on its foreign reserve account …
Japan seen earning $13bn from suspected yen interventions
TOKYO — Japan’s suspected yen-buying interventions last week may have yielded an estimated 2 trillion yen ($13 billion) in capital gains, potentially boosting a surplus on its foreign reserve account …
Yakuza member arrested for stealing Pokémon cards as Japan’s criminal underworld declines
Japan’s notorious yakuza are resorting to petty theft. The recent arrest of a powerful gang member in Tokyo for allegedly stealing 25 Pokémon cards illustrates the decline of Japan’s criminal underworld — often glorified in popular culture.
Philippines’ PLDT confirms desire to sell or list data center business
PLDT chairman and chief executive officer Manuel V. Pangilinan told press at an event this week that the telco is considering having its data center business listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) through a real estate investment trust (REIT), and is in talks to sell a stake in the asset to Japan’s NTT.
No limit for reserves in currency intervention, Japan top FX diplomat says
Japan’s top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Thursday that comments about the country’s limitations in currency reserves for foreign exchange market intervention are “completely wrong,” …
No limit for reserves in currency intervention, Japan top FX diplomat says
Japan’s top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Thursday that comments about the country’s limitations in currency reserves for foreign exchange market intervention are “completely wrong,” …
New ‘Squad’ bloc could allow Philippines to ‘borrow strength’ of Australia, Japan, US to counter China
Emerging alliance expected to undertake more maritime exercises and provide greater security help to the Philippines in its South China Sea claims.
Japan’s vacant homes epidemic: Millions of properties left to decay as elderly residents pass away or move
A recent report by Japan’s Internal Affairs Ministry revealed a staggering number of over 9 million vacant homes across the country, accounting for 13.8% of residential properties. These abandoned …
Japan Grapples With 9 Million Empty Homes, More Than The Population Of New York
Due to Japan’s tax regulations, some property owners may find it economically preferable to keep their homes rather than demolish them for redevelopment. Additionally, even if owners wish to sell, …