Glass, who was promoted to the position in February after 27 years in the business, at first seemed destined for a career in Japanese language and literature. She received a bache ...
Tariff-hit firms may need business turnaround financing, Japan’s bank lobby chair says
Japanese banks may need to offer business turnaround support to companies hit by tariffs imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the head of the country's banking lobby said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s NUS Expands BLOCK71 Tokyo to Boost Deep Tech Start-Ups in Japan
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), is expanding its presence in Japan with the launch of its second BLOCK71 office in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Barna & Chandgie take on North America roles at Yokohama
Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) has announced three organisational changes that take effect immediately, including the promotion and expanded remit of Jeff Barna. In addition to his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s financial watchdog set to relabel crypto assets as financial products
Japan's financial regulator is set to propose new legislation that would reclassify crypto assets like bitcoin (BTC-USD) and ether (ETH-USD) as financial products, according to a media report dated ...
Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds Tops 10 Million Units Sold!
(TOKYO:9697) today announced that worldwide sales of Monster Hunter Wilds, released on February 28, 2025, surpassed 10 million units. Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest entry in the Monster Hunter ...
Osaka Metro Unveils “OSAKAKO Vertiport”, a New Takeoff and Landing Facility for eVTOL at Expo 2025
The name "OSAKAKO Vertiport" references "Osaka Ko", the name of the nearest station, which is on Osaka Metro's Chuo Line. Through the Expo 2025 program, Osaka Metro hopes to promote wider recognition ... ( read original story ...)