Tokyo stocks opened mixed Wednesday as utility issues rose while some tech shares fell amid a risk-off mood before U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp. reports its earnings later in the day. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi says it is considering exiting offshore wind projects in Japan
Mitsubishi Corp said on Wednesday it was considering options, including withdrawing from three offshore wind power projects in Japan's Chiba and Akita prefectures, in response to media reports a day ... ( read original story ...)
Mercedes-Benz offloads Nissan stake for $325 million, source says
The pension trust of German automaker Mercedes-Benz has sold its entire stake in Japan's Nissan Motor for 47.83 billion yen, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Who Are Naomi Osaka’s Parents? All About Leonard Francois and Tamaki Osaka
Naomi Osaka 's parents, Leonard Francois and Tamaki Osaka, introduced her to tennis. The couple first met in the '90s when Leonard was visiting Japan as a college student and Tamaki was finishing high ... ( read original story ...)
Get to Know Naomi Osaka’s Family
Naomi’s dad, Leonard, is from Jacmel, Haiti. Inspired by Richard Williams—father of Venus and Serena—he taught his daughters how to play tennis. He told New York Times, “The blueprint was already ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korea, U.S., Japan co-host forum in Tokyo to counter N. Korean IT worker threats
South Korea, the United States and Japan, together with a U.S. cybersecurity firm, co-hosted a forum this week to help counter threats stemming from North Korea's overseas dispatch of its information ... ( read original story ...)
‘Harry is coming home’: U.S. airman from Copiague killed in Tokyo prison fire ID’d more than 80 years after WWII
Sgt. Henry "Harry" Younge, of Copiague, was one of 62 U.S. airmen killed in a Tokyo prison fire shortly before the end of World War II. ( read original story ...)
United States, South Korea, Japan address North Korean IT threats
The United States, Japan and South Korea teamed with U.S. cybersecurity firm Mandiant to oppose North Korean internet technology worker schemes on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks Surge as Powell’s Rate-Cut Hint Revives Risk Appetite
Crypto traders had been preparing in recent days for a more-hawkish tone from Fed Chair Jerome Powell's highly anticipated speech in Jackson Hole.
Asahi, Nikkei sue Perplexity AI over copyright infringement
Two of Japan’s top daily newspaper publishers are suing a U.S. AI company for alleged copyright infringement, accusing the tech startup of spreading misinformation and undermining legitimate ...
Tokyo’s Impossible Super-Skyscrapers – Part 1
Explore the groundbreaking architecture of Tokyo's super-skyscrapers in this video. Discover how these megaprojects are redefining the skyline of the city, showcasing innovative designs and ... ( read original story ...)
Fed’s rate cuts might cause a crypto market crash
Crypto traders on Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market, think there is an 81% chance of the Fed cutting rates by 25 basis points. In fact, the popular crypto analyst Quinten Francois ...
Trump’s Crypto Cash Grabs Are Getting Weirder
This tongue-twister of a company will then focus on buying up as much of the cryptocurrency cronos as it can — a strategy known in the crypto world as a “strategic reserve” or a “treasury.” You may be ...
Trump family crypto empire expands with Crypto.com partnership
President Donald Trump’s personal crypto ventures are expanding again, this time with plans for a digital asset treasury company that holds an alternative cryptocurrency.
Trump media firm raises $6.4 billion to invest in Crypto.com’s digital token, deal includes purchase of Trump stock
The value of the Cronos token soared on news of the deal, which includes a $5 billion credit line and $200 million in cash.
Mitsubishi to pull out of three offshore wind projects in Japan – Nikkei
A Mitsubishi-led consortium is in the process of withdrawing from three offshore wind power projects in Japan due to concerns over profitability, Nikkei reported.