Chaos for commuters on Tokyo metro as rare power outage halts services on multiple lines for hours - Disruption strands thousands of passengers during peak travel hours ... ( read original story ...)
How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people – often using age-old tricks
As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.
Flipping Japan IPOs loses luster as small share sales disappear
IPO buyers received a median return of 26.3% in 2025 if they sold at the opening price, the lowest profit since 2012.
Japan households expect prices to keep rising, survey shows
Most Japanese households expect prices to keep rising for the next few years, a central bank survey showed on Monday, reinforcing expectations the country was seeing conditions fall into place for ... ( read original story ...)
Dream Theater announces ‘Live in Tokyo, 2010’ live album
Dream Theater is releasing a new live album, Live in Tokyo, 2010.The set, due out March 13, was recorded during the prog metallers' performance at Japan's 2010 Summer Sonic festival. The show would ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi to call snap election Monday as opposition unifies
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected on Monday evening to announce a snap election for next month, setting the stage for a campaign fight against opposition parties that last ...
Why Singaporeans are snapping up Japanese real estate
SINGAPORE: A combination of favourable conditions – a weak yen, tourism growth and attractive rental yields – is driving unprecedented Singaporean interest in Japan's property market. Just a few years ... ( read original story ...)
‘Why are Crypto, XRP, Bitcoin down today?’: Investors frustrated after sudden fall
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin fell about 3% in the last hour. Ethereum was nearly 4%, and XRP more than 5% in the same time frame. These figures were recorded at the time of writing this story.
“Don’t Rush It”: Crypto Advice From Bermuda’s Premier
Bermuda was among the earliest jurisdictions to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets back in 2018.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits intraday record above 54,000
Japan's main stock index hit another intraday high on Wednesday to top the 54,000 mark for the first time. Many investors believe that the stimulus policies of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will ...
India’s central bank allows Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking to set up local unit
India's central bank has granted an "in-principle" approval to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) for setting up a wholly-owned subsidiary in the country, the regulator said in a statement on ...
Yokohama Tire announces reduced tire production at Salem plant, nearly 400 workers to be laid off
Yokohama Tire announced on Friday that they have plans to “significantly reduce tire production” at their Salem location, resulting in the layoff of around 392 hourly and salaried employees at the ... ( read original story ...)
Just really stressful: Naomi Osaka opens up ahead of Australian Open return
With the Australian Open approaching, two-time champion Naomi Osaka is eyeing a third title. However, ahead of the tournament, she let out a sigh of relief after parting ways with Evolve, the agency ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto firms buoyed by Trump get rocked as US bill delayed
The unbridled optimism that permeated the crypto industry during Donald Trump’s first year back in power is giving way to angst, after a much-awaited digital-asset bill was delayed in the Senate amid ...
Salem officials respond to layoffs at Yokohama Tire plant
Yokohama Tire is reducing tire production at its manufacturing facility in Salem, leading to the layoff of approximately 392 hourly and salary workers, according to a marketing firm representing the ... ( read original story ...)
Prevc crowns weekend with second ski jumping win in Sapporo
Slovenian Domen Prevc crowned his weekend with a second win at the ski jumping World Cup in Sapporo, Japan on Sunday. With jumps of 137. ( read original story ...)