TOKYO: Japan's government is not planning any tax hike to finance its 10 trillion yen (US$65 billion) plan to support domestic semiconductor and artificial intelligence projects, industry minister ...
Yokohama Has a New UTV Tire, Travis Pastrana Tests It With Wheelies and Drifts
You want to hand it over to "Wonder Boy" Travis Pastrana. And that's exactly what Yokohama did with its brand-new Geolander MT side-by-side tires. They even hand-delivered the tires to Travis at ... ( read original story ...)
A Tokyo Shoemaker Says Custom Footwear Is Worth the Effort
Bespoke shoes must rank among the world’s most luxurious gifts. They are made of high-quality materials and shaped to fit every contour of the recipient’s foot — comfort in a shoe box. But how does ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese carmakers are losing ground as China surges ahead in the EV race
Toyota, Honda, and Nissan recently reported underwhelming earnings, pressured by China's competitive EV market. ( read original story ...)
Buying Land in Japan’s Countryside: My Story
What’s it really like to buy land in Japan’s rural areas? Join me as I share my journey to owning a plot in Nikko, Japan. From managing real estate surprises to envisioning a countryside lifestyle, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitbank Expands Global Reach with New Blockchain Investment Arm
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank has recently entered the global market by creating another subsidiary, Bitbank Ventures. This new entity aims to invest ...
Bitcoin Nears $90,000 as Crypto Market Exceeds Pandemic-Era Peak
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally took the digital asset close to $90,000 for the first time and lifted the overall value of the crypto market above its pandemic-era peak as traders bet on a boom under President-elect Donald Trump.
Crypto shorters bleed heavy amid “Extreme Greed” sentiments
The much anticipated bull run led by Bitcoin (BTC) is making shorters bleed heavily. The biggest crypto breached the $89,000 price level with a surge of over 10% in the last 24 hours. However, $90,000 now looks like just a formality as the Fear and Greed index is flashing “Extreme Greed” on the chart.
Yokohama’s close support for college students
Leading tyre manufacturer Yokohama is building close bonds with Northampton College by providing educational talks on logistics and by donating a retired lorry for its mechanical students to practice ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is extremely motivated to come back and win Grand Slams, says coach Mouratoglou
New Delhi: Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, is on a mission to revive her career, driven by a desire to capture more major titles. After a challenging period marked by mental health ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments
Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group swung back to profitability in the July-September quarter, boosted by its Vision Fund investments. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to finish down as chip shares drag
TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average gave up early gains on Tuesday to close lower, as semiconductor-related shares extended declines in the afternoon session. The Nikkei closed down 0.4% at 39,376.09 ...
Former BOJ Member Weighs in on Political Headwinds Facing Japan Central Bank
Former Bank of Japan policy board member Takahide Kiuchi said the domestic political situation is tilted against more rate hikes.
Bank of Japan needs to increase interest rates to defend the Japanese yen: Strategist
Amir Anvarzadeh of Asymmetric Advisors discusses the outlook of the Japanese economy and what role the Bank of Japan can play to strengthen the Yen. Mike McCarthy Makes Definitive Statement on Cowboys ...
Tokyo Electron Hikes FY Profit Forecast by 8.5%
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electron on Tuesday hiked its operating profit forecast for the year ending March 2025 by 8.5% to 680 billion yen ($4.42 billion) amid chip industry investment supported by the ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Record Lifts Crypto Market Value Past Pandemic-Era Peak
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally took the digital asset past $89,000 and lifted the overall value of the crypto market above its pandemic-era peak as traders bet on a boom under President-elect Donald Trump.