Japan expects September crude imports to fall to about 80% of normal as Red Sea disruptions lengthen tanker voyages, but says existing reserves and alternative supplies can cover the gap. ( read original story ...)
Travelodge Hotels Asia opens 302-room hotel in Osaka
Hospitality operator Travelodge Hotels Asia opened its 302-room Travelodge Osaka Shinsaibashi property in Japan on 24 August 2026, introducing brand mascot Trevor. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to rise as chip shares track South Korea rebound
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average reversed course to end higher on Tuesday, as chip-related stocks tracked a rebound of South Korean shares.
Bitcoin Crosses $80,000 For The First Time Since May Amid Crypto Bounce Back
Bitcoin and other crypto tokens have been boosted by the so-called “debasement trade” as the treasury has moved to intervene in the bond markets to curb rising yields.
Bitcoin surges past $80,000 as crypto rally gathers pace
Bitcoin surged past the $80,000 mark, as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the cryptocurrency's recent rally.
Global market: Nikkei drops as Japanese chip stocks track US tech selloff
Japan's Nikkei share average saw a dip as tech stocks tracked declines in the US, particularly in the semiconductor sector. Investor caution grew ahead of Nvidia's anticipated quarterly earnings, with ...
KOSPI plunges 3.7%, Nikkei slides as Nvidia earnings jitters hit Asia
The KOSPI fell as much as 3.7% shortly after the open before trimming its decline to about 1.8% by late morning. The Nikkei 225 slipped around 0.8% to 64,980, extending its losing streak to a third ...
Choice Hotels International expands Ascend Collection in Japan with design-led Osaka hotel
Choice Hotels International is celebrating the opening of its second Ascend Collection property in Japan, further strengthening the brand's premium internationa ... ( read original story ...)
Popular beer brand to cut 220 jobs as production shifts
Stone Brewing's Escondido operations are winding down, with Sapporo USA planning 220 layoffs as beer production moves to Paso Robles and Kansas City. ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes tax breaks for non-core business sales in governance reform push, sources say
By Makiko Yamazaki and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Japan's government is considering tax breaks on gains from sales of non-core businesses, a move that could accelerate long-delayed ... ( read original story ...)
Invasive but rare plants take root on Hokkaido mountain, stirring debate over eradication
A non-native plant species brought in by climbers and others is taking root on mountains in Hokkaido, creating a situation that could affec ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan eyes tax breaks for non-core business sales in governance reform push, sources say
By Makiko Yamazaki and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Japan's government is considering tax breaks on gains from sales of non-core businesses, a move that could accelerate long-delayed ... ( read original story ...)
Analyst predicts 60% upside for Circle stock
Bernstein is extremely optimistic about a major crypto company's growth prospects.
Japan eyes $630m to help buy undersea cable ships as risks grow
TOKYO -- Japan will propose budgeting around 100 billion yen ($628 million) to help domestic companies procure ships that can lay undersea cables as costs soar and Chinese competition rises, Nikkei ...
Zcash soars to eight-year high amid crypto rally and hopes of an ETF approval
The privacy-focused chain Zcash's native token, ZEC, surged 66% over the past week.
Yokohama launches new Geolandar X-CV tyres for SUVs in India: Details
The X-CV has also been designed for electric SUVs, which generally carry more weight and deliver torque more quickly than conventional vehicles says company. Yokohama says the tyre’s construction is ... ( read original story ...)