Two Russian maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft were intercepted by Japanese fighter jets. ( read original story ...)
Japan August inflation seen accelerating, boosting case for BOJ rate hike
Japan's consumer inflation rate likely picked up for the fourth straight month in August, a Reuters poll of 20 economists showed, tracking comfortably above the central bank's 2% target and keeping ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may require more elderly people to foot 30% of their medical costs
Currently, those age 75 or older pay in principle 10%, while those with preretirement levels of income pay 30%. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi to buy stake, offtake ammonia from ExxonMobil in Texas
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi said on Friday it has reached a preliminary agreement to buy a stake in and offtake low-carbon ammonia from ExxonMobil's hydrogen facility in Texas. Part of its decarbonisation drive, ( read original story ...)
Japan scrambles jets as Russia aircraft circle country
Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time in five years, Tokyo said Friday.Japan also scrambled fighter jets in late August when a Chinese military aircraft "violated" its airspace, ( read original story ...)
Japanese family fought for right to own property and won
Michiko Yoshimura: This is a special house. Kiyomi Casey: The Harada House, a Japanese Historical Landmark in Downtown Riverside, is being restored by the Riverside Metropolitan Museum. The Harada ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Mining Company Denies Causing Health Problems in Texas Town
"We are unaware of any scientific basis to conclude that any sounds from our facility can cause the types of conditions alleged," the crypto company said in a statement to Gizmodo.
Trump plans to launch his sons’ crypto business on Monday, 50 days before Election Day
Former President Donald Trump plans to deliver remarks next Monday about cryptocurrency and the launch of the company World Liberty Financial, a crypto platform controlled by the Republican nominee's ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 3.55%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Construction, Power and Marine Transport sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 3 ...
Sumitomo wanted to take Yes Bank’s reins. Will it settle for less?
RBI is okay with SMBC acquiring 51% in Yes Bank as an exceptional case since the private lender’s growth has been somewhat stifled in the absence of a stable, long-term promoter. But Banking ...
Osaka gears up for the 2025 World Expo with memories of hosting a half-century ago
Visitors to Tokyo and Kyoto might not realize it, but Osaka — one of Japan’s biggest and oldest cities, known more as a business hub than a tourist destination -- is gearing up to host next year’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet up 6% as Bitcoin stack nears 400 BTC
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has purchased more Bitcoin, bringing its stack to nearly 400 Bitcoin and sending its share price on a 5.9% rally on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The firm said on Sept.
Bitcoin News: Japanese Yen Pump Can Trigger Yen Carry Trade Unwinding, Will BTC Price Hold Up?
With JPYUSD currency pair rallying to 140.7, the highest in 2024, fears of Yen carry trade unwind could trigger BTC price crash ...
Marathon Digital CEO Lauds Japanese Power Company’s Use of Bitcoin Mining To Combat Renewable Energy Waste
Agile Energy X Inc., a subsidiary of Japan’s biggest power producer, Tokyo Electric Power Co., is exploring Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining to curb the wastage of renewable energy and foster its ...
Japan’s Largest Power Company TEPCO is Mining Bitcoin Using Renewables
Japan's largest power company TEPCO has begun mining Bitcoin through its subsidiary using excess renewable energy, showing how Bitcoin can incentivize green energy growth.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings near 400 BTC with recent purchase
By July 22, Metaplanet disclosed it had completed the acquisition of an additional 20.38 BTC, paying an average price of 9,813,061 yen per Bitcoin. The firm’s appetite for Bitcoin showed no signs of ...