TOKYO, July 23 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama repeated on Thursday that the government was ready to take decisive action on foreign exchange as needed, as the yen remained on ...
News in easy English: City in Osaka Pref. allows casual clothes for its workers
YAO, Osaka -- The Yao Municipal Government in Osaka Prefecture has started a casual dress rule for workers from fiscal 2026. Workers can wear T-shirts･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Kaneda chairman strengthens Korea-Japan ties through business, culture
Kaneda Holdings is a company headquartered in Osaka, Japan, specializing in construction and real estate. Chairman Kim Deok-gil, a second-generation Korean-Japanese, has served as president of the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Bill Mired in Debate Over Rules to Stop President From Selling Coins
Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.
Japan’s yen crashes to 40-year low above 163 per dollar as $73B intervention fails to stop the bleeding
Japan's yen hits 163.24 per dollar, a 40-year low, after a $73 billion intervention fails. Here's why crypto investors should pay attention.
SEC commissioner has a blunt warning for crypto vaults and lending
SEC Commissioner Peirce warns crypto vaults and lending strategies may still fall under federal securities laws, regardless of being onchain.
Senate crypto bill would ban federal officials — including presidents — from issuing digital assets
A new version of the Clarity Act would impose the first limits on federal officials sponsoring or issuing cryptocurrency.
Pavel Durov just made a major crypto announcement for Telegram’s billion users
The announcement marks what could be the largest non-custodial wallet deployment in the history of cryptocurrency.
Another crypto company to sell its Bitcoin stash
The company will sell 668 Bitcoin worth approximately $43.5 million. While Bitcoin's price surpassed the all-time high (ATH) of $126,000 in early October last year, it crashed in ...
Naomi Osaka honors Japanese heritage at 2026 Wimbledon with ceremonial-inspired dress
If there's one tennis star who's going to do Wimbledon whites in a way that's both intentional and high-fashion, it's Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cup noodle pioneer gives cold shoulder to boiling water
The Japanese company that gave the world the Cup Noodle has launched a variant that does not need boiling water amid an era of stifling summers and global warming. The surprise gambit by Nissin Foods, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan temperatures soar over 40C, marking first ‘cruelly hot day’
The term was introduced in April by the weather agency to describe days when temperatures reach 40C. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises for 2nd day as tech shares rally before key results
Japan's Nikkei share average climbed for a second straight session on Wednesday as stronger semiconductor stocks lifted sentiment before closely watched technology sector earnings.The benchmark Nikkei ...
Japan sizzles in first ‘brutally hot’ days of the year
TOKYO, July 22 (Reuters) - Japan sizzled under sweltering, life-threatening heat on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities in what the ... ( read original story ...)
The 2026 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Japan) to showcase the finest real estate in diverse market segments
Japan’s Premier Real Estate Awards Programme Expands Categories, Representing a Wider Range of Property Seekers in 2026 A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto rallies as Bessent talks up the Clarity Act; Polymarket still puts odds below a coin flip
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that Congress is at the “1-yard line” on the Clarity Act, urging lawmakers to pass the crypto bill before the August recess, according to Bloomberg.