Ava Labs CEO Emin Gün Sirer said the crypto industry is “incredibly undervalued” because the masses do not understand how superior blockchain and crypto technology is to that used by the traditional ...
Seven & I Weighs IPO of Superstore Business
Seven & i Holdings is considering an initial public offering for its superstore business, as part of efforts to focus on its convenience store business.
Japan’s former forex chief says intervention an option for overly weak yen
JAPAN’S former currency chief says intervention is among the options to address an excessively weak yen, speaking ahead of US inflation ...
Study highlights impact of aldehydes on DNA damage and aging
A team of researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has discovered that aldehydes are metabolic byproducts associated with premature aging. Published in Nature Cell Biology, their findings reveal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i set on growing 7-Eleven business through M&As
TOKYO -- Seven & i Holdings will focus on strengthening its convenience store business through mergers and acquisitions in North America while also pursuing an initial public offering of its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks investment in AI, semiconductors from American companies
Once seen as America’s greatest economic challenger, Japan is now looking to team up with the world’s biggest economy by appealing directly to US executives to invest in the Asian country’s emerging ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips on caution ahead of US inflation data
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, as investors locked in profits after recent gains, while caution ahead of a key US inflation print also weighed on risk sentiment. The Nikkei was ...
Experience the best of Osaka’s unique culinary landscape
Osaka boasts an array of themed cafes ranging from animal cafes where you can enjoy your coffee surrounded by cats or owls to character-themed spots dedicated to popular animations. These cafes offer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i says it is considering sale of superstore operations
Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings said on Wednesday it was considering a listing of its superstore business, which is mainly comprised of supermarkets, as part of a plan to maximise corporate value ... ( read original story ...)
8 best parks and gardens to see late-blooming cherry blossoms in Tokyo this spring
Ueno Park opened in 1873 as one of Tokyo’s first official city parks, and it’s home to late-blooming kanzan, ichiyo and fugenzo cherry blossoms. For postcard-perfect photos, we recommend capturing the ... ( read original story ...)
Go for a ramen exploration adventure in Tokyo
Shinjuku may be known for its neon lights and busy streets, but it's also home to some of the best ramen joints in Tokyo. Tucked away in basements and narrow alleys, these spots serve bowls brimming ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines president says trilateral summit with U.S., Japan to include South China Sea cooperation
The upcoming trilateral summit between the United States, Philippines and Japan will include an agreement to maintain security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, Philippine President ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Overall Bank Lending Rises 3.2% On Year
The value of overall bank lending in Japan was up 3.2 percent on year in March, the Bank of Japan said on Wednesday - coming in at ...
Bets on Intervention Fuel Yen Buying by Japan’s Retail Investors
As the yen trades near a 34-year low, speculation over possible intervention is consuming Tokyo’s currency markets. One group is confident it will happen — domestic retail investors. Most Read from ...
Official White House visit signals closer ties between Washington and Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has begun his much-anticipated visit to Washington. The visit includes a glamorous state dinner to celebrate a nation that President Joe Biden sees as the ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox-US, Japan to Strike Deals on Defense, Space at Leaders’ Summit
U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife Yuko Kishida to the White House at the start of their state visit to Washington, U.S., ... ( read original story ...)