Two-time Olympic medalist Nesthy Petecio is now aiming for next year’s Nagoya, Japan Asian Games after a disappointing 33rd Southeast Asian Games result here, where she ended with undeserving bronze ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas to Invest in US Downstream Assets to Drive Growth
Tokyo Gas Co., Japan’s biggest distributor of the fuel, plans to invest in US downstream assets to lift earnings and reinforce the last leg of its energy supply chain. ( read original story ...)
Mother of Thai girl in Tokyo sex work case to be returned to Thailand
The mother arrived in Taiwan in September, leaving her daughter in Japan, and was later detained by Taiwanese authorities for her alleged involvement in prostitution. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Rate Hike Could Trigger 20-30% Bitcoin Decline as Markets Price 98% Probability
Will a BOJ rate hike crash Bitcoin?. Photo by BeInCrypto. Markets are bracing for a potentially pivotal week for Bitcoin as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) heads into its December 18–19 ...
Trade minister calls for expanded ties with Japan in supply chains, advanced industries
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo called for efforts to expand bilateral ties between Seoul and Tokyo in supply chains and advanced industries Thursday while meeting with members of the Seoul Japan Club (SJC ... ( read original story ...)
The S.E.C. Was Tough on Crypto. It Pulled Back After Trump Returned to Office.
An investigation by The Times found the administration’s change in enforcement benefited the industry, including companies that had ties to the president.
Analyst warns Fed’s $40B monthly Treasury buys could reprice crypto
The Federal Reserve is about to flip the liquidity switch back on, and crypto may be one of the first places it shows up.
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 All-Terrain Tire Review – Can This Tire Handle Rural New England In Winter?
We have tested the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 tire in snow and on ice off-pavement and on. We came away very impressed by these tires used on very popular crossover SUVs. ( read original story ...)
Watch of hiker killed by bear reveals his harrowing final moments
The hiker's GPS watch, which uses satellite signals to log routes and monitors heart rate, was retrieved after the fatal attack, the Asahi Shimbun reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan, China, South Korea hold health ministerial meeting behind closed doors
Japan, China and South Korea have held a health ministerial meeting and agreed to continue strengthening cooperation in the healthcare field. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin will dump below $70K thanks to hawkish Japan: Macro analysts
Bitcoin (BTC) could face a continued correction toward the $70,000 level if the Bank of Japan (BoJ) proceeds with an expected interest-rate hike on Dec. 19, according to multiple macro-focused ...
Bitcoin Price Edges Down As Traders Brace For Bank Of Japan To Hike Interest Rates To 30-Year High
The Bitcoin price slipped as markets brace for a potential Bank of Japan interest rate hike, dampening investor sentiment toward risk assets.
Japan finance chief effectively accepts BOJ rate hike
According to a recent Bloomberg survey of 50 analysts, all forecast that the central bank will raise its policy rate at the meeting.
Japan semiconductor event, Jimmy Lai verdict, BOJ rate decision
Key players in the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain will gather in Tokyo this week for the Semicon Japan event, as the country bids to reclaim its mantle as a major player in chip production.
Japan’s $2.4bn banking IPO signals potential consolidation
SBI Shinsei Bank, which begins trading on Wednesday, has raised $2.4bn, valuing the company at $8.3bn. Owner SBI Holdings plans to retain a majority stake and could use the funds to fuel mergers and ...
Bank of Japan Eyes Rate Hike to Highest Level Since 1995
The Bank of Japan is preparing to raise its policy rate to 0.75% at its December 18-19 meeting, marking the first increase since January 2025 and pushing borrowing costs to their highest level in ...