Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani was welcomed aboard a South Korean warship during its port call near Tokyo on Wednesday, a first for a Japanese defense chief, as the two countries step up ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Bank Weighs Japan Bond Comeback With More Rate Hikes to Come
“When yields rise, Japanese government bonds will definitely become the mainstay of our portfolio,” said Tomoki Arai, head of markets at Bank of Yokohama Ltd. “We would like to make an entry with the ... ( read original story ...)
Dallas City Council Japan trip itinerary shows 5 meetings in 5 days on public dime
Nearly a dozen city officials and staff members have traveled to Japan to ride the high-speed train, with an eye toward bringing similar rail to Dallas. ( read original story ...)
Honda signs deal with 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
Honda, the Japanese car manufacturer, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the World Athletics governing body around its flagship World Athletics Championships (WCH) in Tokyo, next year. As part of the deal, ( read original story ...)
Japan electric company removes small debris from Fukushima nuclear plant
Nov. 7 (UPI) --Japanese nuclear plant workers, for the first time, removed a small amount of melted fuel from one of the Fukushima Daiichi plant reactors damaged in the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, officials said on Thursday. The debris in the ... ( read original story ...)
Stable inflation supports Bank of Japan’s policy normalisation
The Bank of Japan will continue on its path of policy normalisation, supported by sustained inflationary pressures and a recovery in economic activity ( read original story ...)
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says prison inmates and guards asked him for crypto tips
Binance's founder said in a new interview that he wasn't initially recognized in prison — but word of his vast wealth and crypto know-how soon spread. Being incarcerated, however, limited his outlook on the market. "Many of them asked, like, which coins ...
Crypto Sweep Puts Congress on Notice: Vote With Us or We’ll Come After You With Millions
The cryptocurrency industry took a victory lap Wednesday. Devotees of digital currencies had cause to celebrate: An ally in Donald Trump had taken the White House and a slew of pro-crypto congressional candidates won races that included at least two Senate ...
Afcons Infrastructure IPO: GMP drops below issue price, here is what you need to know
After a successful allotment on October 31, following its subscription phase from October 25 to October 29, the IPO has raised some concerns as its grey market premium (GMP) flipped negative.
Cebu Pacific launching direct flights to Japan’s ‘winter capital’ Sapporo
Cebu Pacific said it is launching direct flights between Manila and Sapporo in January next year. Sapporo, which is the capital city of Hokkaido, is also known as the City of Snow and the winter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defense minister boards S. Korean warship for first time to show military cooperation
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani boarded a South Korean Navy amphibious ship while in port in Japan Thursday, the first Japanese defense minister to board a South Korean warship. ( read original story ...)
Snowcap on Japan’s Mt Fuji this year is latest spotted in 130 years
KOFU, Japan (Reuters) - Japan's revered Mount Fuji finally regained an iconic snowcap on Thursday, setting a record for the slowest snowfall in 130 years, the meteorological agency said. The mountain ... ( read original story ...)
AI Agents Economy: Why Crypto May Hold The Key To Fund Management
As the potential of autonomous AI agents becomes more tangible, crypto is emerging as a promising infrastructure to enable AI agents to manage funds.
Asia markets mostly fall after major U.S. indexes slip; Hyundai Motor India shares drop on debut
During the U.S. trading session, two Federal Reserve officials had spoken about the trajectory of interest rates.
If You Bought 1 Share of Plug Power at Its IPO, Here’s How Much Money You’d Have Now
And it's been a long downward trend since then. If you had held on to your shares since the IPO date in late 1999, you would have lost nearly 99% of your initial capital. The company went through ...
Toddler has fun chasing a ball in Osaka play area
On June 1, 2024, in Osaka, Japan, @nanana_zvlog recorded a toddler trying to catch a ball on a pendulum ramp at Kids Plaza Osaka. The video captures the child's numerous attempts to grab the ball, ... ( read original story ...)