A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040. ( read original story ...)
Jump Trading Raked In Crypto Profits. Now It’s Paying a $123 Million Penalty.
Jump Trading Group was a big winner during the last crypto bull market. Now, a unit of the high-speed trading giant has agreed to pay $123 million to settle an investigation stemming from its dealings ...
Japan’s foreign minister seeks “positive” direction in bilateral ties during his visit to China
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with top Chinese leaders Wednesday during his visit to Beijing, the first since the heads of the two countries met at a summit in Peru last month, in an ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on auto gains, Chinese shares end lower
TOKYO : Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher today as a weaker yen boosted export-oriented automakers while many investors sat on the sidelines amid the Christmas holiday overseas, reported Xinhua. ( read original story ...)
How Trump’s AI, Crypto Push Would Spur Clean Energy
President-elect Donald Trump’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies could have an inadvertent effect: buoying clean-energy businesses he bashed for years. The giant data centers ...
6 factors that could make or break crypto in 2025: Citi
The crypto industry had a blockbuster year, and 2025 will likely bring further wins for the industry. Here are 6 key factors to watch, Citi says.
The AI Moguls, Crypto Kingpins And Celebrities Who Became Billionaires In 2024
Forbes found scores of new billionaires this year, in businesses ranging from language apps to humanoid robots to military drones. Here are some of the most notable new three-comma-club members.
This Asian stock index outperforms India’s Nifty and Japan’s Nikkei with 80% returns in 2024
Asia-Pacific stocks performed strongly in 2024, with most major markets finishing the year in positive territory. This was driven by central banks easing monetary policies and an AI boom, which ...
“Osaka’s Famous Nemophilia Spot, Japan”
"Welcome to ZooEarthTv, where we showcase the incredible diversity of life on our planet. From majestic animals to stunning landscapes, this channel celebrates the beauty and perfection of the natural ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Plane Collision Is Blamed on Pilot’s Misunderstanding
A two-plane collision in Tokyo on Jan. 2 happened because a pilot mistakenly believed he had been given permission to enter the runway for takeoff, a crash investigation found. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police ignored whistleblowing over alleged illegal probe into military export case
Police here failed to respond for months to multiple whistleblowing reports by an officer about the alleged illegality of its investigation i ... ( read original story ...)
KKR and Bain each bid more than US$5 billion for Seven & i assets: Sources
TOKYO: Private equity firms KKR and Bain Capital each offered more than US$5 billion in first-round bids for the non-core assets of Japan's Seven & i Holdings, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s budget to hit record, but with reduced new bond issuance, draft shows
Japan's government is set to compile a record $735 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to larger social security and debt-servicing costs, adding to the industrial world's heaviest debt, ...
Japanese Banks Post Efficiency Gains As Interest Rate Hikes Boost Profits
Major Japanese banks logged gains in efficiency measured by their cost-to-income ratios over the 12 months ended Sept. 30, helped by improved profits.
Waymo to begin testing driverless vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025
Waymo, formerly Google’s self-driving car project, recently announced plans to start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, partnering with local taxi operator Nihon Kotsu and popular ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to compile record $734 bln budget for next fiscal year, draft plan shows
Japan's government is set to compile a record $734 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to larger social security and debt-servicing costs, adding to the industrial world's heaviest debt, ... ( read original story ...)