OSAKA -- The city of Osaka will introduce a city-wide street smoking ban on Jan. 27, 2025, ahead of the World Expo scheduled to kick off that April, Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama announced during the ... ( read original story ...)
Ishimaru to form regional party ahead of Tokyo assembly poll
Shinji Ishimaru, the surprise runner-up in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, announced on Nov. 12 that he plans to keep the momentum going by forming a regional political party. ( read original story ...)
Japan is ramping up efforts to revive its once dominant chip industry
In addition to trying to establish a dominant chip producer in Japan, subsidies have also been aimed at attracting the global leaders that once took its chip business. With aid from the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Venture Funding Dipped in Quarter Before Trump’s Victory
Venture capital investment in the cryptocurrency sector fell significantly in the third quarter before President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral surge revived industry sentiment.
Crypto scam launderer pleads guilty to role in $73M scheme
A Chinese dual citizen has pleaded guilty for his role in helping launder $73 million that was stolen through various crypto scams. Li admitted he instructed others to open United States-based bank accounts under shell companies to “conceal or disguise ...
Cebu Pacific offers P1,488 flights to Sapporo, Japan until Nov. 19
The sweltering heat can make even the most temperate climates feel unbearable. If you're longing for a winter retreat, consider Sapporo, Japan. Renowned for its breathtaking winter landscapes and ... ( read original story ...)
Cebu Pacific offers seat sale to Japan’s ‘winter capital’ of Sapporo
Cebu Pacific is offering seat sale for its flights to Sapporo. Cebu Pacific launching direct flights to Japan's 'winter capital' Sapporo For as low as P1,488 one-way base fare, travelers can book ... ( read original story ...)
KeePer Technical Laboratory Expands with New Nagoya Store
KeePer Technical Laboratory Co.Ltd. (JP:6036) has released an update. KeePer Technical Laboratory Co., Ltd. is expanding its presence in Aichi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i says receives buyout proposal from founding Ito family
Japan's Seven & i Holdings has received a buyout proposal from a member of its founding Ito family, it said on Wednesday following a report that the 7-Eleven owner was considering a management buyout ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 7-Eleven reportedly considering management buyout of up to $58B
TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s Seven & i Holdings 3382.T is considering launching a management buyout that would see the retailer go private in a deal that could be worth up to $58 billion, Bloomberg News ... ( read original story ...)
Tigerair to launch Kaohsiung-Sapporo route
The first flight between Kaohsiung International Airport and New Chitose Airport serving Sapporo is to depart on Jan. 21, the budget airline said. Two flights are to run weekly on the route for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i reportedly considering management buyout of up to $58 billion
Japan's Seven & i Holdings is considering launching a management buyout that would see the retailer go private in a deal that could be worth up to $58 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.The ... ( read original story ...)
Seven & i considering launching management buyout, Nikkei and Bloomberg say
Japan's Seven & i Holdings is considering launching a management buyout that would see the retailer go private, the Nikkei newspaper and Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, a deal that could be ...
Japanese rubber futures tumble on soft China data
The January rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) closed down 450 yuan, or 2.45%, at 17,905 yuan ($2,474.95) per metric ton. It earlier fell as much as 3%. The most-active January ...
Japan nuclear reactor in 2011 disaster-hit area restarted after halt
A nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan, hit by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, was restarted Wednesday after a tempora ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wholesale inflation perks up in Oct, complicates BOJ rate hike timing
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in October as renewed yen falls pushed up import costs for some goods, data showed on Wednesday, complicating the central bank's decision on how soon to raise ... ( read original story ...)