The father of a man who died while in detention in central Japan last year told the press on Dec. 7 that he thinks the police "killed" his s･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toho Buys 25 Percent Stake in Fifth Season for $225M
Under the deal, South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM will retain majority ownership of the U.S.-based TV and film producer, while Endeavor Group Holdings continues as a strategic shareholder. ( read original story ...)
Japan digital minister hints at move to make ‘My Number’ ID cards mandatory
Japanese Digital Minister Taro Kono said "there could be discussions" on making it mandatory to obtain a "My Number" individual identificatio･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
United States, Japan and South Korea Discuss North Korea’s Crypto Theft and Weapons Program
National security officials from the United States, South Korea, and Japan convened to address North Korea's cryptocurrency thefts and its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Crypto exchange HTX see outflows top $258M following exploit
The Justin Sun-linked crypto exchange HTX has witnessed $258 million in outflows in the wake of a $30 million exploit in November. Crypto investors have been moving their assets away from crypto exchange HTX (formerly known as Huobi) following a Nov. 22 exploit that saw the exchange pause its services and lose a total of ...
Are Bitcoin and Crypto-Related Assets Heading for New Highs?
Bitcoin is the undisputed leader of the cryptocurrency asset class. In a November 10 Barchart article highlighting Bitcoin, I wrote: The bullish technical break in October 2023 could lead to much higher prices for Bitcoin,
Japan: Nikkei bounces off one-month low on softer yen, Wall Street rally
JAPAN’S Nikkei share average rebounded on Monday (Dec 11) from a one-month low touched last week, after the yen pulled back from a four-month peak and Wall Street rallied on rising bets of a soft ...
Singapore to be among first to build pavilion for delay-plagued Osaka World Expo 2025
TOKYO: Singapore will be among the first countries to start building its pavilion for the Osaka World Expo, a six-month event that will begin in April 2025. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise sharply on bargain hunting, weaker yen
Tokyo stocks rose sharply Monday on bargain hunting of shares sold heavily recently and a weaker yen lifting export-related electronics and auto issues. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 483 ... ( read original story ...)
Little Tokyo community rallies behind beloved restaurant facing eviction
Some members of the Little Tokyo community are hoping to save a long-time restaurant from being pushed out for a proposed marijuana dispensary. ( read original story ...)
Japan says 90% chance El Nino will continue during winter
Japan's weather bureau said on Monday that there was a 90% chance the El Nino phenomenon will continue during the northern hemisphere winter. The bureau also said there was a 50% chance each for El Nino to continue in the spring and for normal weather patterns to return after the winter. ( read original story ...
Japanese tech giant Rakuten plans to launch proprietary AI model within next two months
Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani said the company is planning to launch its own large language model within the next two months. ( read original story ...)
Japan Foods Holding (Catalist:5OI) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Firstly, we'll want to see a proven return on capital employed (ROCE) that is increasing, and secondly, an expanding base of capital employed. Basically this means that a company has profitable ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to be among first to start building its pavilion for delay-plagued Osaka World Expo 2025
None of the 60 countries and regions due to build their own pavilions have started. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise sharply in morning amid optimism over US economy
Tokyo stocks rose sharply Monday morning, as investors snapped up battered shares after Wall Street was lifted by stronger-than-expec ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Reportedly Set to Purge Cabinet Amid Scandal
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to replace as many as 15 ministers and junior ministers, the Asahi newspaper said, as he seeks to contain the fallout from a slush fund scandal threatening to paralyze his government. ( read original story ...)