BOJ Starts New Digital Currency Trial

BOJ Starts New Digital Currency Trial

The Bank of Japan will start a new test on the feasibility of a central bank digital currency in April. The test will be joined by private-sector companies including payment service providers and financial institutions. The Japanese central bank kicked off the first...
Asians Topping Passport Ranking

Asians Topping Passport Ranking

Asian countries are topping the annual Henley Passport Index 2023, with Japan and Singapore sharing the leaderboard, followed by South Korea. Finland is in shared sixth place on the list, together with Italy and Luxembourg. The Henley Passport Index is the only one of...