Citigroup Inc. revoked the firing of a senior trader in Japan as part of a wrongful dismissal settlement following years of wrangling over problematic trading practices in the bank’s Asia unit. ( read original story ...)
Japan Expands Military Push Against China With US Stand in Doubt
Japan is stepping up efforts to deter China’s military ambitions in the Asia-Pacific as Tokyo and other US partners seek clarity from the Trump administration about its plans to counter Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
JD Vance says crypto can help everyday Americans. Here’s how many actually use it.
About 1 in 6 U.S. adults — 17% — have ever invested or used cryptocurrency, a number that has held steady since 2021, according to Pew Research surveys.
Jam Kamal showcases Pakistan’s trade potential at Expo 2025 Osaka
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan spotlighted Pakistan's rich trade potential and export diversity during a high-profile press conference at Expo 2025 Osaka. Speaking to media ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Puts Fukushima Soil in Prime Minister’s Flower Beds to Show It’s Safe
Fourteen years since one of the worst nuclear accidents in history, Japan is getting creative in the effort to convince people that the contaminated soil is safe enough to be recycled. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 40-year bond sale sees weakest demand in 10 months
Japan’s $3.5 billion auction of 40-year government bonds on Wednesday just crashed through a ten-month low, drawing a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.2, the weakest ...
Japan’s rising long-term debt costs ripple around the world
Government bond markets should be seen, but not felt. These giant pools of capital are meant to move slowly. Japan, home to one of the biggest and usually most boring of all, is bucking that trend ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo twists on octopus-filled takoyaki become hot commodity
OSAKA -- One mid-May day at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, a mix of Japanese visitors and foreign tourists could be seen lined up at a stall selling " takoyaki rolls" -- an international twist on the ... ( read original story ...)
The Saudi Arabia Pavilion and Monsha’at host Business collaboration event at Expo 2025 Osaka
Over 150 business events will take place at the Saudi Pavilion’s dedicated Collaboration Hub, providing a strategic platform for multilateral engagement ... ( read original story ...)
Snack Basue Manga Series: Here’s Final Chapter release date, storyline and where to read
The Snack Basue manga series will end on May 29 in the next issue of Shueishas Weekly Young Jump. The comedy manga, which began in 2017, follows stories from a bar in Sapporo. It also inspired a TV ... ( read original story ...)
Tastefully Yours Episode 6 recap: With Yeon-joo gone, the restaurant spins into chaos
Netflix's latest K-drama, Tastefully Yours returned to our screens on May 26, 2025 with Episode 6 titled "Jungjae Manual". ( read original story ...)
‘I hate disappointing people’ – Osaka loses to Badosa
Four-time major winner Naomi Osaka says she "hates disappointing people" after she lost to Spain's Paula Badosa in the first round of the French Open. ( read original story ...)
Why ‘wrench attacks’ on wealthy crypto holders are on the rise
The headline-grabbing tale of an Italian man who said he was kidnapped and tortured for weeks inside an upscale Manhattan townhouse by captors seeking his bitcoin highlights a dark corner of the ...
Focus: US banks tiptoe toward crypto, awaiting more green light from regulators
Big U.S. banks are holding internal discussions about expanding into cryptocurrencies as they get stronger endorsements from regulators, but initial steps will be tentative, centering on pilot ...
GameStop purchases more than $500 million in bitcoin in first crypto push
GameStop on Wednesday announced it has bought 4,710 bitcoin, worth over $500 million, as the video game retailer makes its first major foray into cryptocurrency.
Japan’s bond selloff is a warning to the world
On Wednesday, demand for Japan’s 40-year government bonds plunged to its lowest level since last July, reinforcing fears that appetite for ultra-long Japanese debt is evaporating.