U.S. nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan alongside Japanese fighter jets on Wednesday, Tokyo said, in a show of force following Chinese and Russian drills in the skies and seas around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan companies see strained China ties as top 2026 risk; expert says Takaichi’s wrongful remarks inflict damage on Japanese firms
A Reuters survey released on Thursday showed that Japanese companies said strained diplomatic relations with China are their primary concern as they head into 2026, followed closely by US trade ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto mogul Do Kwon to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions in stablecoin crash
Cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon is scheduled to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions when his company’s crypto ecosystem collapsed in 2022.
How Japan Built a Rare-Earth Supply Chain Without China
The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries now scrambling to reduce their dependence on Beijing’s critical metals. ( read original story ...)
U.S. backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident
It is the first time the U.S. has criticized China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft as the diplomatic spat between Beijing and Tokyo shows no sign of easing. ( read original story ...)
Asia Morning Briefing: Fed Cut Brings Little Volatility as Bitcoin Waits for Japan
CryptoQuant data shows seller exhaustion as whales pull back from exchanges, while traders prepare for a closely watched BOJ meeting that could influence global liquidity.
Japan Carbon Capture Startup’s IPO in 2027 ‘Not Off the Table’
TBM Co., a Japanese maker of carbon capture technology and recycled materials, has started preparatory work for an initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Growth Market to list in the ...
Japan plans tax breaks to spur capital spending, Nikkei reports
Japan's government plans to introduce additional tax breaks to spur corporate investment, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday, even though the administration and ruling coalition have begun ...
Japans Nikkei changes course to inch lower as SoftBank Group falls
TOKYO, - Japan's Nikkei share average reversed early gains to inch down on Thursday, as SoftBank Group tracked sharp declines in Oracle after the U.S. tech giant missed Wall Street's forecasts. The ...
Malinin storms back with historic free skate for third straight title
In Nagoya, Japan, Ilia Malinin reminded everyone why he’s the front-runner for Milan Cortina 2026, surging back from 3rd place after the short program with a historic free skate, complete with the ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo arranging Lee-Takaichi summit in mid-Jan. in Japan’s Nara: report
South Korea and Japan have been making arrangements for summit talks between President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in mid-January in the Japanese prefecture of Nara, a Japanese media report said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Indian woman in Tokyo recounts terrifying experience during Japan earthquake: ‘Jaan hi nikal gayi thi’
An Indian woman in Tokyo recounted her fear during the terrifying quake that jolted Japan. ( read original story ...)
Massive Earthquake Strikes Japan—Days After Tsunami Warning
A nagnitude-5.7 quake hits 67 miles northeast of Kuji, Japan, rattling coastal towns just days after a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Markets anxious over Japan’s risk of ‘negative spiral,’ top bank MUFG exec says
Markets are increasingly worried about Japan's "tail risk" of slipping into a negative spiral, where monetary tightening lags inflation and a weak yen pushes prices higher, the markets chief at top ...
Santa, and many helpers, bring gifts and smiles to children at Yokohama hospital
Santa Claus paid an early visit to the Kanagawa Children's Medical Center on Dec. 5, delighting patients, their families and hospital staf･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto analyst says market bullish for Santa Claus rally
In the crypto market, reduced exchange liquidity, year-end tax positioning, and renewed risk appetite are expected to lead to the Santa Claus rally. Spencer Hallarn, global OTC head at the crypto ...