Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday he expects any bilateral meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on exchange rates to be based on their shared view that excessive ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set to trade mixed as investors parse Moody’s U.S. downgrade
With this downgrade, Moody’s has joined the ranks of other major rating agencies. S&P made the first move in 2011, and Fitch followed suit in 2023. ( read original story ...)
MGM’s Osaka resort faced regulatory, cost hurdles, but still on track for 2030 opening – Ed Bowers
MGM Resorts International’s flagship integrated resort in Osaka project has officially broken ground last month, and despite having faced complex regulatory hurdles and rising construction costs, it ... ( read original story ...)
Gunze Apparel Business Establishes Sustainable Supply Chain
The apparel business has had a substantial footprint domestic and overseas markets since its establishment in 1934. Gunze Apparel pursues "Comfort Solutions for Life" in its apparel products because ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Billionaire Accused of Defrauding Creditors, Propelling Industry’s 2022 Collapse
Creditors’ lawsuits allege the crypto winter began earlier than believed, and with actions by Digital Currency Group’s founder, Barry Silbert.
Senate to try again to advance crypto bill after Democratic opposition tanked first vote
The Senate is trying again to take a key procedural vote Monday evening on a first-of-its-kind crypto regulation bill after Democrats tanked it earlier this month.
Soldiers in Yokohama engage with local youth during inaugural sports exchange
An event between Soldiers stationed here and a local youth baseball team brought the groups together for a day of sports, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Officials Beg Nissan to Keep Local Factory Open
The potential plans to close the Japanese plants are related to Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa’s Re: Nissan consolidation plans, which were revealed during a presentation highlighting financial results for ... ( read original story ...)
Pub chain opens its first Subway sandwich shop in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA--Major "izakaya" Japanese-style pub chain operator Watami Co. has opened a Subway outlet in the city's Naka Ward, with a fresh menu twist for the iconic U.S. sandwich chain in Japan. The Naka ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Introduces U.S.-Made 116R Regional All-position Steer Tire
Yokohama’s new 116R all-position steer tire features solid shoulder ribs resist tearing and provide uniform surface pressure to defend against irregular wear. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Nikkei, Peruvian-Japanese Restaurant, Chooses Fulton Market For 2nd US Location
Founded in Lima, Peru, and famous across South America, the restaurant will bring its distinctive cuisine rooted in Japanese technique to Lake Street this winter. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: More than 100 skulls found in Tokyo highly likely to have originated from Unit 731: Japanese civil group
"The likelihood of the 'Toyama human bones' originating from the notorious Unit 731 of the Japanese army during its invasion of China is very high. Only by clarifying the historical truth can the ... ( read original story ...)
Analyst says crypto is ‘loving’ Moody’s credit rating
"Crypto is loving the Moody’s downgrade: Bitcoin is now 4% away from a new all time high and up over +40% since its April low. As the US Dollar weakens and uncertainty rises, Bitcoin and Gold are ...
Benchmark’s Mark Palmer: Coinbase’s addition to S&P 500 is landmark for crypto
Mark Palmer, Benchmark equity research analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss outlooks on Coinbase, some of the company's headwinds from regulators, and more.
Japan plans to launch pilot fusion power plant next decade
The country's Fusion Energy Innovation Strategy, which was first released in 2023, will be revised shortly. Japan aims to be the first in the world to conduct such a pilot, according to the upcoming ...
Asian markets open: Nikkei slips 0.6%, region lower; Sensex starts week marginally down
A cautious mood permeated Asian financial markets at Monday’s open, with most regional shares declining as investors grappled with a mixed bag of Chinese economic data and the persistent undercurrent ...