Traders on Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market, think there is an 81% chance of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates by 25 basis points in September. As per Polymarket traders, there ...
A Temple for Taiwan’s Sea Goddess Mazu in Yokohama, Japan
A Mazu temple in Yokohama, Japan is a familiar sight for Taiwanese expatriates and a cultural bridge for Japanese visitors. While the sea goddess is still little known in Japan, the temple passes down ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osakahosts record three million visitors
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, has welcomed a record three millionth visitors, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is pushing a transparent, ‘human-centred’ development model for Africa
Japan’s initiative could provide African nations with an alternative and counter China’s growing influence on the continent, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Candidly Opens Up About ‘Extremely Bad’ Postpartum Depression Following the Birth of Her Daughter Shai (Exclusive)
In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE ahead of the release of Naomi Osaka: The Second Set, the tennis star, 27, opened up about her experience with postpartum depression. Osaka, who welcomed her ... ( read original story ...)
US warship burns for 12 hours off Japan coast; 2 sailors suffer minor injuries
A fire aboard the USS New Orleans is under investigation after two sailors suffered minor injuries in the incident off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. ( read original story ...)
SBI enters deals with Circle, Startale, and Ripple as Japanese bank forms crypto ties
Japan’s SBI Holdings is expanding its crypto footprint through partnerships with blockchain firms Circle, Startale, and Ripple. The financial giant said it will develop new platforms for tokenized ...
Ripple, SBI Group to Roll Out RLUSD in Japan
Ripple, a leader in enterprise blockchain, has partnered with SBI Holdings and its subsidiary SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd. to distribute Ripple USD (RLUSD) in Japan.
Apple’s latest security update directly hits crypto users
Apple urges users to immediately update their devices. Here is how it impacts crypto users. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has issued an alert to its users, urging them to update their devices to address a zero ...
Analyst boosts rallying crypto stock’s target by 50%
Analysts at the brokerage firm Bernstein have raised the price target for Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD) by more than 50%. Bernstein analysts, led by Gautam Chhugani, raised the price target from ...
Japan’s Nikkei down for third straight session
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a third session on Thursday as investors sold stocks to book profits from a recent rally, with technology stocks tracking US peers lower. The Nikkei ...
Japan meets Italy at The Bulgari Hotel in Tokyo
The Bulgari Hotel seamlessly mixes two cultures in high style, with tasteful touches of Bulgari sparkle. Hovering near the clouds in Tokyo's business district, it offers endless vistas, high-end ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons From Expo 2025: How Japan Shifted My Mindset On Scale, Strategy And Risk
Attending Expo 2025 in Japan didn’t just impress me with its infrastructure or innovation; it challenged my thinking. ( read original story ...)
Japanese business to invest $100 million to make Ghana Africa’s first AI-powered agriculture hub
Degas Limited has announced a $100 million investment over the next four years to help establish Ghana as Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub. A statement issued by Ghana’s Presidency said this ... ( read original story ...)
Hyatt Centric to make Osaka debut in 2031
Hyatt Hotels has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has reached a management agreement with Kanden Realty & Development to bring the first Hyatt Centric hotel to the Japanese city of Osaka. Slated to ...
Japan declares ‘serious incident’ after passenger plane lands in Hokkaido with ground crew vehicle still on runway
Japan declares ‘serious incident’ after passenger plane lands in Hokkaido with ground crew vehicle still on runway - Pilot altered the plane’s course shortly before arrival to avoid thunderclouds and ... ( read original story ...)