In addition to the shorter workweek, the Tokyo administration introduced a new 'childcare partial leave' policy. Under this scheme, working parents would be allowed to reduce their working hours by ... ( read original story ...)
Will Osaka Expo benefit Japan’s economy? Companies divided as opening approaches
With the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai set to open on April 13, about 43% of companies surveyed nationwide expressed optimism that the event will p･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Binance seeks to curb US oversight while in deal talks with Trump’s crypto company, WSJ reports
Binance executives met with U.S. Treasury Department officials last month and discussed loosening government oversight on the company, while exploring a deal with President Donald Trump’s crypto ...
Japan’s carmakers reckon with tariffs that may cost $25 billion a year
The anxiety is palpable in Toyota City, the “Detroit of Japan,” as it braces for the impact of the Trump administration’s 25 percent tariff on foreign-made cars. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin clings to $80,000 as crypto markets are whipsawed by tariff turmoil
Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market are struggling to hold onto recent gains after a rollercoaster week for financial markets, marked by President Trump’s on-again, off-again trade policy. After ...
7-Eleven stores of future to open at Osaka expo, with avatar robots
Seven-Eleven Japan Co. will open two convenience stores at the World Exposition in Osaka starting Sunday to showcase what it expects ... ( read original story ...)
1World Online Announces TravelVerse Launch at Expo 2025 in Osaka
REDWOOD CITY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 11, 2025 / 1World Online is proud to announce that its flagship product, TravelVerse, will be featured ... ( read original story ...)
You’ll Want to Stay at These Hotels in Japan Before They Get Too Hard to Book
Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA proposes two-category classification for digital assets in new crypto regulation framework
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has released a discussion paper to classify digital assets into categories based on how funds were distributed, marking a significant step towards crypto ...
Own crypto, Bitcoin, or NFTs? You may have to report it on your tax return. What to know
For the last-minute filers, don't forget that the IRS needs you to report digital asset transactions like Bitcoin, crypto and NFTs. Here's what to do.
Exclusive: Ripple CLO wants to break the ‘crypto bro’ stereotype
Stuart Alderoty says the National Cryptocurrency Association aims to replace crypto confusion with clarity—and dismantle outdated stereotypes along the way.
A gravitational war next door: The Large Magellanic Cloud is gradually destroying the Small Magellanic Cloud
The Large Magellanic Cloud and Small Magellanic Cloud are at war, with the larger of these dwarf galaxies ripping the other apart. ( read original story ...)
Ultra-thin cooling solution for mobile devices unlocks slimmer, high-performance technology
Scientists from Nagoya University in Japan have developed an innovative cooling device—an ultra-thin loop heat pipe—that significantly improves heat control for electronic components in smartphones ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Emperor to attend Osaka opening ceremonies of 2025 World Exposition
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masakpo are in Osaka for this weekend's 2025 World Exposition opening. It's a six-month long event and they will be at the opening ceremony. ( read original story ...)
BNY Is Changing The Game For Crypto Accounting
BNY continues to expand crypto operations © 2024 Bloomberg Finance LP. In the latest move by TradFi institutions pivoting to embrace the blockchain and tokenized asset space, the ...
Japan’s Nikkei slumps on trade war worries, stronger yen
Japan's Nikkei share average slumped on Friday in a brutal end to a volatile week as investors worried about the economic fallout from the rapidly escalating U.S.-China trade war as well as a strong ...