Nearly half of investors anticipate a market top in the second half of 2025, according to a survey by MV Global. Solana could 4x.
Shigeru Ishiba re-elected as Japan’s prime minister in minority government
After an initial vote failed, with no candidate getting a majority, Ishiba bested Yoshihiko Noda, the president of Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party and the LDP's main political opposition with 221 votes to Noda's 160 and 84 invalid ballots that ... ( read original story ...)
Temperatures cool in Japan, but inbound travel shows little sign of slowing down
Temperatures are cooling in Japan, but interest in visiting shows no signs of abating, as autumn arrivals continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Soars Above $82,000 as Trump Win Boosts Crypto Prospects
(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin rallied past $82,000 for the first time, boosted by President-elect Donald Trump’s embrace of digital assets and the prospect of a Congress featuring pro-crypto lawmakers. Trump was declared the winner in Arizona, marking a clean ...
Crypto Fear And Greed Index: What It Is And How To Use It
Discover the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, a key tool for gauging market sentiment. Learn how it works, its importance, and tips on using it for smarter investments.
Japan plans an automated road between Tokyo and Osaka to overcome the driver shortage and delivery demand
Japan is developing an innovative project to connect Tokyo and Osaka via a "conveyor road", an automated route designed to address the growing demand for delivery services and the shortage of drivers. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama supports college students
Yokohama has been building ties with Northampton College by providing educational talks on logistics and by donating a retired lorry for its mechanical students to practice their skills. It was after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large
Shigeru Ishiba's scandal-tarnished coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a lower house election late last month. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine vandalised with kanji for ‘death’
Police said Monday they have launched an investigation after the kanji character for “death” was found graffitied on two spots of a stone wall at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, after similar ... ( read original story ...)
Binance CEO calls Trump’s election victory a ‘big win for crypto’ as bitcoin hits a new high
The price of bitcoin has risen over $80,000 for the first time following the president-elect's win over Kamala Harris last week.
Kanji character for ‘death’ found graffitied at Tokyo’s Yasukuni shrine
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Police said Monday they have launched an investigation after the kanji character for "death" was found graffitied on two spots of a stone wall at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese woman arrested for illegal employment of staff at five bars in Tokyo
Tokyo police have arrested a Vietnamese woman on suspicion of illegally employing Vietnamese nationals at five bars in Tokyo. Duong Thi Minh Hong, a 29-year-old Vietnamese national, operates five ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to propose $65 billion plan to aid chip industry, draft shows
The plan, with financial support worth ¥10 trillion or more, comes as countries look to strengthen their control over chip supply chains. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stimulus Package to Include Price Relief Steps, NHK Says
Japan’s new economic stimulus package will feature cash handouts to help low-income households deal with inflation and extra funding for disaster preparedness, according to public broadcaster NHK. ( read original story ...)
Europe vaults higher as Asian stocks slide; bitcoin extends record rally
Trump's victory and pro-crypto candidates being voted to Congress has pushed bitcoin to a new all-time high ... Manufacturing International Corp stock up 4.7% to a record high. Japan's Nikkei closed ...
The crypto markets that saw traders rake in fortunes from betting on a Trump victory – as mystery French financier ‘makes $85million’ from the Donald’s election win
The crypto betting site beat the pollsters and 'called the election before anything else', its 26-year-old founder Shayne Coplan declared on November 6. Among those who reaped the biggest rewards from the result was the so-called 'Trump Whale', a French ...