Tokyo experienced a record 10 consecutive days of temperatures 35 degrees Celsius or above, the weather office said Wednesday. This "is the first time since the survey started" in 1875 that such a run ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises ahead of Nvidia’s outlook, Advantest leads gains
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, lifted by gains in Nvidia supplier Advantest, as investors awaited the US chipmaker's outlook due before the Tokyo market opens on Thursday. The Nikkei ...
Bank of Japan operations trigger rare bond market anomaly
The last time such an anomaly occurred was a decade ago, just before long-term yields fell below zero as the BOJ implemented radical monetary easing to pull the economy out of deflation. This month ...
Bank of Japan’s operations signal market is eager to sell bonds
Investor selloff of government bonds comes as the BOJ moves forward with its plan to trim its balance sheet and scale back bond purchases.
EdgeConneX Establishes 350MW Data Center Platform in Japan’s Powerhouse Region of Greater Osaka
EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density data center solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its second data center site in the Greater Osaka and Yawata areas ...
FPT and Smart Holdings Launch Joint Venture to Support Digital Transformation in Japan’s Manufacturing Sector
Global IT Corporation FPT has entered a joint venture with Smart Holdings Co., Ltd. (Smart Holdings), a leading Japan-based IT solutions provider specializing in the manufacturing sector, to establish ... ( read original story ...)
Everything comes up roses for Naomi Osaka in sparkly red look for US Open win
Everything came up roses for Naomi Osaka in her U.S. Open first-round match. The two-time champion entered the court Tuesday with sparkly red roses in her ponytail above her red outfit and even a ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi considers exiting offshore wind projects in Japan
Mitsubishi Corp said on Wednesday it was looking at withdrawing from three Japanese offshore wind power projects.Mitsubishi-led consortia have three wind farms in Japan's Chiba and Akita prefectures a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bitcoin ETF Could Debut in 2027, Says KPMG Exec
Japanese crypto enthusiasts may have to wait until the spring of 2027 to see a Bitcoin ETF launch, a KPMG Japan executive has claimed.
Crypto pullback briefly pushes bitcoin to lowest level since early July: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, Bitwise files an application with the SEC to add a spot Chainlink ETF to its investment offerings. Plus, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen explains what's driving digital asset prices right now and whether the international crypto exchange plans to expand to the United States.
Crypto analyst reveals how India can beat Trump’s 50% tariffs
While the crypto assets are categorized as neither securities nor currencies, crypto trading invites a tax deducted at source (TDS) of 1% on each transaction and a 30% tax on profits. The lack of regulatory clarity often leaves Indian crypto users in a lurch, as it happened to the WazirX hack victimes.
Tennis-Osaka powers through Minnen to reach US Open second round
Naomi Osaka turned the clock back to her championship days on Tuesday, dismantling Belgium's Greet Minnen 6-3 6-4 with ruthless efficiency to storm into the U.S. Open second round at Flushing Meadows. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s flower power lifts her into second round of US Open
The 2025 Floral Queen Naomi Osaka breezed past Belgian’s Greet Minnen 6-3, 6-4 in her opening match Tuesday night at Louis Armstrong Stadium, after the two-time Open winner debuted a sparkly red kit ... ( read original story ...)
‘Coolest ever’: Naomi Osaka’s floral red outfit at US Open leaves fans stunned
Naomi Osaka’s floral red outfit stole the spotlight as she returned to Grand Slam play at the US Open, facing Greet Minnen in the first round. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Brings a Labubu to the 2025 US Open
All eyes were on Naomi Osaka as she stepped onto the court at Louis Armstrong Stadium in a head-to-toe red look for her first match at the 2025 US Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion walked out ... ( read original story ...)
Chloé Zhao, Lee Sang-il to Receive Tokyo Film Festival’s Kurosawa Akira Award
The Tokyo International Film Festival has tapped two acclaimed directors from opposite sides of the Pacific for its Kurosawa Akira Award: Japan Academy Prize winner Lee Sang-il and Oscar-winning ... ( read original story ...)