Finnair’s first flight to Nagoya since pre-pandemic, officially took to the skies yesterday morning, as the airline continues to extend its route network. Flight AY79 departed Helsinki at 12:15am , ... ( read original story ...)
Disney Japan Names Tamotsu Hiiro As Managing Director
Disney has tapped Tamotsu Hiiro to be the new managing director of its Japanese operations. Hiiro will report to Disney APAC President Luke Kang. Tamotsu was formerly president & CEO of McDonald’s ... ( read original story ...)
Two men slashed in Tokyo, suspect arrested
Two men have been slashed near an apartment in Tokyo. One of them is reportedly unconscious. Police have arrested an individual on suspicion of attempted murder. ( read original story ...)
Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression
Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence a ... ( read original story ...)
Malicious Mac extensions steal crypto wallets and passwords
Mac users face new security threat as malware infiltrates trusted extension marketplaces, targeting cryptocurrency wallets and passwords through malicious code.
Landmark crypto bill on knife’s edge as Coinbase CEO pulls support ahead of key Senate vote
The proposed legislation has triggered a fight with the banking lobby over stablecoin yields and Democrats over White House conflicts of interest.
Japan’s prime minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition
Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans snap election to capitalize on 70% approval ratings and strengthen her coalition majority. ( read original story ...)
Private capital targets Tokyo property post-quake
HONG KONG, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Private property investment companies from outside Japan say Tokyo is one of their top targets for the next 12 months, with the most active players set to invest close to ... ( read original story ...)
AI-Powered Crypto Scams Drive Record $17B Losses in 2025
Research by Chainalysis reveals that AI-powered impersonation tactics have exploded by an unprecedented 1,400% year-over-year.
Japan’s Prime Minister Calls Snap Election. Yen Hits Low Against Dollar, Nikkei Closes at Record High.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index hit a record high for a second day while the country's bond rout continued and the yen hit an 18-month low against the dollar as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced ...
Japan’s wholesale inflation slows, import costs flatten on weak yen
Japan's wholesale inflation slowed in the year to December on sliding fuel costs, data showed on Thursday, a sign falling crude oil prices were offering some relief to companies facing rising labour ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Engages in Trash Talk With Amateur at Australian Open: “Just Get on the Court”
Amateur Jordan Smith arrived hoping to win a single point and left with A$1 million and bragging rights over Jannik Sinner after conquering the Australian Open’s Million Dollar One Point Slam. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance watchdog says no plans yet to classify crypto as financial products
Japan’s Financial Services Agency says it hasn't decided on if it will change financial laws after a local report claimed it would look to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products. Update ...
K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea’s leaders caps off summit talks
Decked out in matching blue jackets, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday played drums to the beats of K-pop hits - including Dynamite by BTS and ... ( read original story ...)
GIC to buy Tokyo property for $1.3 bln from Lone Star-sources
TOKYO/SINGAPORE, April 9 (Reuters) - Singapore state investment firm GIC Pte Ltd will buy a Tokyo property from U.S. investment fund Lone Star Funds for some 134 billion yen ($1.3 billion), the ... ( read original story ...)
Navan plows ahead with IPO during shutdown, aims for $6.45B valuation
Corporate travel management company Navan — once known as TripActions — filed updated IPO documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, even though the federal government is ...