Japan is gripped by panic as a viral manga prophecy warning of a July 2025 disaster coincides with real earthquakes and a volcanic eruption. The growing fear has triggered a tourism slump and rising ... ( read original story ...)
IMF’s Georgieva says fiscal grip ‘so important’ to Japan
TOKYO -- Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said Japan’s efforts to maintain its fiscal grip are “so important” to support its aging population and prepare for ...
Primary school teachers arrested in Japan for sharing indecent photos of girls
Primary school teachers arrested in Japan for sharing indecent photos of girls - Yuji Moriyama and Fumiya Kosemura suspected to be members of online chat group of schoolteachers with shared interest i ... ( read original story ...)
The Boyz set to kick off fourth world tour on Aug. 8 in Seoul
Boy band The Boyz is set to kick off its fourth world tour “The Blaze” on Aug. 8 in Seoul, agency One Hundred Label said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
BTS’ Jin’s Osaka concert to be screened in PH, other countries
The Osaka leg of BTS’ Jin’s “RunSeokjin Ep. Tour” will be screened in cinemas across Asia, including the Philippines, as part of a series of concert films of artists under K-pop behemoth HYBE. HYBE ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hits M&A record of $232 billion, driving Asia deals rebound
Japan is driving Asia's M&A rebound in 2025 with a record $232 billion worth of deals in the first half, and bankers expect the trend to sustain fuelled by multi-billion dollar take-private ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on firm chip shares
Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning, boosted by semiconductor-related shares after their U.S. counterparts advanced overnight on hopes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rice crisis shows signs of easing as prices stabilize and stocks return to shelves
Rice prices in Japan have started to ease, falling below Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's target of below 4,000 yen for a five-kilogram bag. ( read original story ...)
Foreigners turn net sellers of Japan stocks for first week in 12
Foreigners divested Japanese stock for the first time in 12 weeks in the week through June 21 on caution over the Israel-Iran conflict and its impact on Japanese oil imports and inflation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rents rising at fastest pace in 30 years backs case for BOJ rate hikes
Higher outlays on accommodation are likely to further fuel a change in inflation expectations and behavior among households of all sizes. ( read original story ...)
Etihad 787 landing at Osaka Kansai with cockpit & ATC audio!
Enjoy the full landing at Osaka's Kansai International Airport (KIX) onboard EY830, Etihad's 787-9 Dreamliner service from Abu Dhabi to Osaka. Get the last ten minutes of the approach with several ... ( read original story ...)
‘Flavours of Pakistan’ continue to Shine at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Pakistan Food Festival continues to stand out as one of Expo 2025 Osaka’s most celebrated cultural events — blending tradition, innovation, and taste to tell the story of Pakistan, one flavour at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps July 9 in mind in tariff talks with US, trade envoy says
Japan will continue trade negotiations with the U.S. keeping in mind the date of July 9 - the end of a suspension to the United States' "reciprocal tariffs" - though it will set no deadline for talks, ... ( read original story ...)
Quake swarm and volcano eruption in Japan reignite fears linked to viral manga prediction
Airlines are cancelling flights to Japan due to reduced demand attributed to anxiety over the disaster prediction. ( read original story ...)
More than 300 earthquakes shake sea off Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture islands
The sea off the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima prefecture was hit with 336 earthquakes measuring at least a 1 on the Japanese seismic scale from Saturday local time to 5pm Tuesday, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
The Global Bitcoin Treasury Playbook: How Jurisdiction Shapes Capital Strategy
A global look at how tax wrappers, capital tools, and market structure shape the strategies of public companies accumulating Bitcoin on their balance sheets.