Japan’s 40-year bond rebounded after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama called for calm among market participants following a selloff that pushed yields to all-time highs.The bond’s yield fell 6.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto market reels in face of tariff turmoil, Bitcoin falls below $90,000 as key legislation stalls
If you don’t like the price of Bitcoin, wait five minutes, and it will change. The major cryptocurrency’s volatility has been on full display to start the year, this time dipping about 7% since last ...
Sideshift AI founder says 2026 crypto sell-off is misread
Andreas Brekken, a crypto investor since 2011, wants investors to understand about blockchain before they sell.
Russia alarmed by US Typhon missile system in Japan
In August, the U.S. deployed its mid-range Typhon missile system to one of its bases in Japan for the first time, part of Washington’s effort to increase its presence and strengthen its military posture in the Asia-Pacific to counter China, its great power rival. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo man held on suspicion of creating sexual deepfakes of female celebrities
The police suspect the man earned about 11 million yen (S$89,400) with the generated images. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire to Cut Production at Salem, Virginia Plant
Yokohama Tire plans to reduce production at its Salem plant, resulting in layoffs and a potential closure by 2026. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open day three recap: Osaka and Sinner into round two but Boulter out
Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka win in the Australian Open first round but Britons Katie Boutler and Sonay Kartal are beaten. ( read original story ...)
‘Japanese-First’ Sanseito takes aim at LDP strongholds in snap election
TOKYO -- Japan's right-wing, populist Sanseito party is actively challenging the Liberal Democratic Party in next month's snap election, targeting populous districts long held by the ruling party as ...
Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open outfit and a high couture moment for tennis fashion
Maria Sharapova’s 2006 U.S. Open dress, inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and sewn with Swarovski crystals, was one of the first “night session” outfits in tennis and the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s long-bond yields surge to record highs. Why it may be a problem beyond Tokyo.
Japan’s long-bond yields surged to record highs on Tuesday, pushing up global borrowing costs, as investors balked at the prospect of tax cuts and a sharp increase in government spending. The 40-year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI takes stake in US broker Clear Street, plans joint venture
TOKYO -- Japanese financial group SBI Holdings has invested $50 million in U.S.-based securities broker Clear Street, with the companies planning to establish a joint venture in Japan for asset ...
Japan’s 40-year bond yields surpass 4% for first time
The yield, which moves inversely to the price, of 40-year Japanese government bonds on Tuesday hit 4.01 per cent for the first time since their introduction in 2007. A day earlier, Takaichi said she ...
Naomi Osaka reveals key tactical change after Australian Open scare
Naomi Osaka came through a scare against world number 65 Antonia Ruzic to avoid an early exit. The two-time Australian Open champion took the opening set 6-3 and looked in control, but Ruzic hit back, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals key to beating ‘amazing’ Antonia Ruzic in first-round Australian Open match
Naomi Osaka credited her serve after rallying past Antonia Ruzic in a three-set Australian Open first-round match. Naomi Osaka credited her serve for carrying her through her three-set opener at the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shares the Meaning Behind Her Exoskeletal Look at the 2026 Australian Open
Naomi Osaka’s two-year-old daughter, Shai, helped inspire her Robert Wun couture walk-on look at the 2026 Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Faces Further Downside as Bank of Japan Hints at More Rate Hikes
Crypto market has turned cautious as the Bank of Japan signals possible rate hikes in the new year amid yen weakness and inflation concerns in its economy.