Two Japanese firefighters were killed and others were injured Monday battling a fire in Osaka's Dotonbori shopping district. The firefighters, 22 and 55, became trapped while battling the fire on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank to take $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group says it plans to take a $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel as it deepens its involvement in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japanese tech investment giant SoftBank to invest $2 billion in Intel
The U.S. chipmaker has struggled to keep pace in the AI market alongside competitors like Nvidia. Softbank has agreed to buy Intel common stock at $23 per share. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank held talks with Intel on buying contract chipmaking business
SoftBank’s billionaire founder Masayoshi Son held talks with Intel’s chief executive about buying its faltering contract chipmaking business in the weeks before Monday’s announcement that the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese 3D Housing Firm Lib Work Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, Buys $3.3M BTC
Japanese 3D housing manufacturer Lib Work announces $3.3M Bitcoin treasury strategy as part of explosive corporate crypto adoption wave.
Japan startup to issue first yen-pegged stablecoin
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese startup JPYC said it will issue the first stablecoin pegged to the yen later in the year after receiving a licence this week. The stablecoin, which will be ...
FiEE, Inc. Debuting Soon at the 2025 Osaka World Expo, with Dreamy-Designed Booth Symbolising Infinite Possibilities
FiEE, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIEE) ("FiEE" or the "Company"), a technology company integrating IoT, connectivity and AI to redefine brand management solutions in the digital era, is pleased to share about their ...
HD Renewable Energy’s 50MW Storage Project in Hokkaido Completes Grid Connection – Set for Commercial Operation by Year-End to Enter Japanese Power Market
Taiwan-based smart energy company HD Renewable Energy (HDRE, TWSE: 6873) announced that the large-scale energy storage facility "Helios" (50MW/104MWh), jointly developed with alternative investment ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Food Guide: Sushi, Butadon, Ramen & More
Travel with Gilbert and Lilian 🌍✈️ as they explore the world for great sights 🏞️, good food 🍜, and delightful experiences 💫. #TravelWithUs #FoodieAdventures #Wanderlust #CoupleTravel #ExploreTheWo ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka buildings charred in deadly fire had code violations
OSAKA--Two buildings destroyed in a deadly fire in the downtown Dotonbori district here, which killed two firefighters, had been cited for several fire code violations that had not been fully ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks hit a fourth all-time high in six trading days
Tokyo stocks reached all-time highs for a second consecutive day and for the fourth time in six trading days, and then languished through to the close and ended down 0.38%. The Nikkei 225 stock index ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo crowned No.1 ‘workation’ spot
Japan’s capital topped the rankings for its “exceptional broadband speeds, transport infrastructure, safety, culture, and new digital nomad visa.” ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul and Tokyo the fastest growing housing markets globally
House prices have surged by 25.2% in Seoul in South Korea, making it the fastest growing prime market in the world. After Seoul comes Tokyo in Japan (16.3%), and Dubai (15.8%) in the United Arab ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto retreats from record territory as traders take profits
Major cryptocurrencies retreated to drag the market’s total value below $4 trillion after it scaled record heights last week.
Bitcoin, ethereum slip as crypto markets pull back after hitting 2025 highs
Bitcoin and other crypto assets were lower on Monday after reaching new highs last week amid a wave of investor enthusiasm.
TICAD African development conference to open Wed. in Yokohama
A Japan-led global conference on African development will take place in Yokohama, near Tokyo, for three days from Wednesday. ( read original story ...)