A heightened sense of risk and opportunity is building in Japanese markets on Friday as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba prepares for his first meeting with President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ramps Up Japan Store Closures
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises said it will provide an update on its Japan strategy at an investor day during the June half. ( read original story ...)
How Japan keeps its trains safe from earthquakes
Japan experiences more earthquakes than any country. But its transit system remains remarkably safe. The bullet train, for example, has never seen a death or serious injury due to an earthquake or ... ( read original story ...)
Sinkhole traps car on road in Nagoya; no one injured
A 2-meter-wide sinkhole emerged on a road in Nagoya on Thursday morning, leaving a car stuck but no one injured, local authorities said. The incident occurred amid heightened public attention on a ... ( read original story ...)
Goodyear closes OTR sale to Yokohama Rubber Company
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced it has completed the divestiture of its off-the-road (OTR) tire business to The Yokohama Rubber Company. ( read original story ...)
Many Osaka Expo tickets resold on flea market apps; organizer calls on people not to buy
Tickets for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka are being resold on flea market apps and at some discount ticket stores, violating rules prohi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Brazil’s Galipolo sees surge in crypto use, says 90% of flow tied to stablecoins
Brazil's central bank chief Gabriel Galipolo said on Thursday that crypto asset usage in the country has surged over the past two to three years, with around 90% of the flow linked to stablecoins.
This Millionaire-Maker Crypto Continues to Surge, and Won’t Stop
Ethereum (ETH-USD) is among the most-watched cryptocurrencies, for good reason. The world’s second-largest token continues to see significant buying interest, despite a near-term plunge this past ...
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McDonald's fries tweet ignites crypto buzz, sparking debates on market trends and potential company initiatives in the crypto space.
Japan’s PM heads to US for Trump summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba headed to the United States on Thursday ahead of what would be President Donald Trump's second summit with a foreign leader since his return to the White House.
Japan finds new bright spots for investment in India
Japanese investments in India are diversifying into financial services, electronics, and telecommunications. There is a shift towards new technologies, infrastructure, and defence. Growth prospects ...
Crypto-stealing malware found in Apple’s App Store – should you be worried?
According to cybersecurity company Kaspersky, crypto-stealing malware has been found on Apple's App Store for the first time.
Stripe makes $1.1B crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition
Stripe has closed on its $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin platform Bridge — marking the payment giant’s largest acquisition to date and tangible push
Yokohama TWS bolsters EMEA presence with Turkish entity
Yokohama TWS has opened an entity in Istanbul, with the goal of providing service and commitment in a key growth region. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man arrested on suspicion of capturing, abusing and killing pigeon
Hiroshi Tsuji is reportedly accused of beating and whipping the animal before killing it at some point between June and August last year. ( read original story ...)