Tokyo’s government-backed ‘national dockyard’ initiative aims to rebuild infrastructure and provide support for repairing US Navy vessels.
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump suggests he won’t extend tariff pause, floats higher tariff level for Japan
President Trump renewed threats that he may stick to his self-imposed July 9 deadline for making trade deals and issue new tariff levels to trading partners, forgoing another pause to "Liberation Day" ...
Trump Said Trade Deals Would Come Easy. Japan Is Proving Him Wrong.
After failing to cut a trade deal with Japan following weeks of talks, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer decided to turn up the pressure.When Japanese officials arrived in Washington in late May, ( read original story ...)
In Japan, a manga artist has predicted a disaster in early July, causing a drop in tourism
The 'prediction' made by a manga author has sparked panic and a decline in bookings around July 5, the day that she claims an earthquake will trigger a massive tsunami. Authorities have reiterated ... ( read original story ...)
Another strong quake jolts southwestern Japan islands
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 hit the Tokara Islands in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, an area that has been ro ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev explains ‘dual purpose’ behind trading platform’s new crypto offerings
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev and Robinhood Crypto GM Johann Kerbrat discuss the retail trading platform's new crypto offerings from Cannes, France.
Asian markets open: Japan’s Nikkei falls 1.1%, Sensex poised for tepid start
Asia-Pacific stock markets showed a mixed performance at Tuesday’s open, with investors assessing the record-setting gains on Wall Street while simultaneously keeping a wary eye on the global impact ...
Trump tariffs: Why rice is key in US–Japan trade talks
Japan's Nikkei 225 Index (^N225) ended the trading day lower as US President Trump threatens to add tariffs on Japan while trade talks stall. Interactive Brokers chief strategist Steve Sosnick sits ...
2023: Naomi Osaka talks her return to tennis, business ventures – Yahoo Finance
Four-time Grand Slam Tennis Champion Naomi Osaka is growing her business off the court. The tennis star launched her own skincare brand KINLÒ in 2021, going on to co-found her own production ...
Footage Of Hayabusa2 Spacecraft Touchdown On Asteroid Ryugu
See multiple views from the Hayabusa2 spacecraft's touching down on asteroid 162173 Ryugu. Credit: JAXA/U. Tokyo/Kochi U./Rikkyo U./Nagoya U./Chiba Inst. Tech./Meiji U./U. Aizu/AIST ... ( read original story ...)
Less rice, more yogurt: Tokyo families’ diets change as price of staple remains high
Bowls of cooked rice and rice balls -- essentials in typical Japanese meals -- are appearing less frequently on dining tables in the country ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Univ. team may have unearthed 1st Roman emperor’s bathhouse
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have unearthed what may be an ancient villa they believe belonged to the first Roman emperor ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Sticks With July 9 Tariff Deadline While Criticizing Japan
President Donald Trump said he is not considering delaying his July 9 deadline for higher tariffs to resume and renewed his threat to cut off talks and impose duty rates on several nations, including Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Gaming Giant CyberStep Launches Crypto Arm with ¥1B
Japanese gaming firm CyberStep launches CRYPTECH Capital with ¥1B to invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Web3 tokens, aiming for a self-sustaining token economy.
Robinhood Crypto GM discusses digital asset staking launch for eligible U.S. customers
Johann Kerbrat, general manager of Robinhood Crypto, sits down with CNBC Crypto World to discuss the retail trading platform's launch of stock tokens, which will allow EU customers to get exposure to ...
Circle stock climbs after stablecoin issuer applies for a national bank charter: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin falls to the $105,000 level to kick off the month of July. Plus, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev and Robinhood Crypto GM Johann Kerbrat discuss the retail ...