The January rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) closed down 450 yuan, or 2.45%, at 17,905 yuan ($2,474.95) per metric ton. It earlier fell as much as 3%. The most-active January ...
Japan nuclear reactor in 2011 disaster-hit area restarted after halt
A nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan, hit by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, was restarted Wednesday after a tempora ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wholesale inflation perks up in Oct, complicates BOJ rate hike timing
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in October as renewed yen falls pushed up import costs for some goods, data showed on Wednesday, complicating the central bank's decision on how soon to raise ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s rising wholesale inflation heightens uncertainty on BOJ’s rate hike timing
Japan's wholesale inflation accelerated in October as renewed yen falls pushed up import costs for some goods, data showed on Wednesday, complicating the central bank's decision on how soon to raise ... ( read original story ...)
It’s over for Naomi Osaka: Withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup due to injury
Naomi Osaka, known for her tennis prowess and sense of humor, faced an early end to her season due to injuries. While the WTA Finals have come to a close, the tennis world is abuzz ... ( read original story ...)
Spires Erased As Demolition Begins on Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland
During a recent trip around Tokyo Disneyland, we checked on the construction progress of the park’s new Space Mountain.Space Mountain ConstructionThe old Space Mountain closed permanently in July. ( read original story ...)
Why crypto mania is reaching new heights
Excluding stablecoins, which are designed to avoid price swings, the top 20 crypto coins have appreciated even faster, on average, than bitcoin over the past week. Dogecoin, a meme coin often promoted ...
US Asks to Seize Crypto Tied to Bankman-Fried Bribery Charge
The US isn’t through trying to seize cryptocurrency tied to Sam Bankman-Fried a year after he was convicted of masterminding a massive fraud at his FTX exchange.
Trump could ‘kick off a crypto Golden Age’ by delivering regulations the industry has been craving for years, Paxos CEO says
The crypto industry is hoping for a long-awaited boom under Donald Trump’s second presidency. Trump’s reelection changed things for the sector, which aims to finally get comprehensive regulation ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.48%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Shipbuilding and Trading sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.48%.
The yen has fallen, but JICA has grown. How is Japanese aid keeping up?
Six decades ago, a loan from the World Bank led to the construction of the high-speed railway between Tokyo and Osaka — and 30 other loans worth more than $863 million financed highways, power ...
Scaffolding Goes Up at Old Space Mountain as New Version is Constructed at Tokyo Disneyland
During a recent trip around Tokyo Disneyland, we checked on the construction progress of the park’s new Space Mountain.Space Mountain ConstructionThe old Space Mountain closed permanently in July. ( read original story ...)
We will take the necessary steps to accommodate innovation in crypto and AI: Japan financial regulator
Ryosuke Ushida of the Financial Services Agency of Japan discusses why cryptocurrencies are being regulated under the payment services act and regulations for use of AI in fintech remain "quite ...
Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners
Although Trump is generally expected to reduce government support for electric vehicles, such as tax credits, analysts say this could actually benefit Tesla, the market leader in the US, making it harder for rivals to catch up.
Trump could ‘kick off a crypto Golden Age’ by delivering guardrails and regulations the industry has been craving, Paxos CEO says — ‘there’s so much pent-up demand’
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his administration, the industry hopes for crypto-friendly appointees.
SoftBank is betting on AI and an IPO revival after swinging to a $7.7 billion profit
The Japanese firm posted a $7.7 billion quarterly profit and is ready to chase fresh profits with new AI bets and IPOs.