With China facing a deflationary spiral and uncertain economic prospects, lower interest rates alone wouldn’t be enough to kick the economy back into high gear. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Climbs, IRS Crypto Timeline, Kwon’s Fraud Trial & US Mining Explodes
Bitcoin rebounds from December lows as Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon denies major US fraud charges. Meanwhile, the IRS delays new crypto reporting rules until 2026, and U.S. based mining pools overtake ...
Biden set to block Japan’s Nippon from taking over US Steel, administration official says
President Joe Biden plans to announce that he is blocking a $14.3 billion of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, an administration official told CNN, marking a significant use of executive authority in ...
Biden blocks Japan’s $14 billion takeover of US Steel on national security grounds
Joe Biden said the deal would create "risk for our national security and our critical supply chains." President-elect Trump also opposed the takeover. ( read original story ...)
Biden blocks Japan’s Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel
President Joe Biden said Friday that he has decided to block a $15 billion takeover of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel, capping off a yearlong business saga that drifted into election-year ... ( read original story ...)
Iconic Tokyo Architect’s Tiny House – 19sqm/194sqft
Set on a 31sqm plot of land in the central Bunkyo district of Tokyo, the uniquely shaped Love2 House belongs to Architect Takeshi Hosaka and his wife Megumi. Surrounded by 10 storey neighbouring ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Emperor Naruhito expresses grief in New Year greeting
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is making an emotional statement!On Thursday, January 2, the Japanese Royal Family made an appearance on their balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where they ... ( read original story ...)
Department stores push back 1st business day to ease workload
Most major department stores gave workers a rare day or two off at the start of the year, and they likely welcomed the extra rest to prepare for the crowds of eager shoppers. ( read original story ...)
More than a tourist attraction: Tokyo Skytree jolts research as a lightning rod
It is a science laboratory for lightning and other research and a disaster mitigation hub. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s acting president vows continued cooperation with US, Japan
South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok vowed to continue trilateral cooperation with Japan and the United States, saying on Friday his country's diplomacy remains steadfast despite an ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian stocks gain after Wall Street opens 2025 with modest losses
Asian markets have opened with gains after U.S. stock indexes slipped as Wall Street’s weak end to last year carried into 2025. U.S. futures and oil prices rose.
Osaka into first semi-final since 2022 ahead of Australian Open
Former world number one Naomi Osaka reached her first semi-final since 2022 after fighting back at the Auckland Classic on Friday. Osaka's semi-final opponent will come from the winner of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan residences shrink to their smallest in 30 years
TOKYO -- Houses in Japan are getting smaller, with the average floor space falling to a 30-year low. Total area per house is about 92 square meters, a decline of 3 sq. meters from the peak year of ...
Naomi Osaka shares first-look photos of daughter Shai
Naomi Osaka shares photos of her daughter Shai. The tennis star shares her daughter with rapper Cordae. They've been dating since 2019. ( read original story ...)
Crypto tokens climb as investors hopeful for friendlier U.S. regulation in 2025: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.
Roaring Kitty is boosting stocks and a crypto called ‘fartcoin’ is rallying as 2025 kicks off with a flurry of speculative bets
Shares of Unity Software spiked after a post from Roaring Kitty, while meme coins were some of the top crypto gainers in the last day.