Japan is pushing through a new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2035, even as the plan faces criticism as lacking in ambition. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US blame North Koreans for $300 million crypto theft
A North Korean hacking group stole cryptocurrency worth over $300 million from the Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin, according to Japanese police and the United States' FBI.
Gate.io Buys Crypto Exchange Coin Master, Seals Return to Japan
The crypto exchange Gate.io is set to return to Japan after sealing a deal to buy the domestic trading platform Coin Master.
‘Something unbelievable happened’: K.Will faces travel booking chaos ahead of Osaka trip
Singer K.Will was left frustrated after finding himself without a plane ticket at the airport, despite purchasing one through an online travel platform. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister repeats warning against excessive yen selling
Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato reiterated Tokyo's discomfort over excessive foreign exchange moves and put speculators on notice that authorities are ready to act to stabilise a faltering yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan Startups Stocks Set for Longest Rout as Rate Hike Looms
A gauge of Japan’s startup stocks is headed for its longest run of annual losses on record as the threat of higher interest rates adds to a list of issues keeping some investors away from the sector. ( read original story ...)
Fate of US Steel’s deal with Japan’s Nippon is now up to Biden, sources say
To secure approval for the deal, Nippon pledged to invest billions of dollars in US Steel’s business in critical states ... US Steel has said that the multibillion-dollar investment from its Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after Wall Street gains on tech strength
Asia-Pacific markets are set to open higher on Christmas Eve, tracking Wall Street gains before the holidays. Traders will monitor any developments related to the planned merger of Japanese automakers ...
Japan’s 2024 Stock Rally Brought Meager Returns in Dollar Terms
Japanese stocks have had a banner year in 2024 but for dollar-based investors, it has been a different story. Most Read from BloombergHo Chi Minh City Opens First Metro Line After Years of DelayThe Ar ...
Kisnorbo joins Yokohama F. Marinos after Victory exit
Patrick Kisnorbo has joined J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos as an assistant coach following his sudden exit as Melbourne Victory boss. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Ritz-Carlton Is One of the City’s Highest Hotels — Now It Has a Paris 3-star Chef, a Reimagined Lobby Lounge, and Japan’s Most Coveted Club Level
Carlton, Tokyo operates more like a private club than a hotel, especially if you've sprung for exclusive Club Level access. ( read original story ...)
Dogecoin tumbles over 25% as memecoins battered by crypto pullback
Dogecoin tumbled 25% last week amid a Bitcoin and Ethereum, memecoins often see larger liquidations during market downturns. “When they [Bitcoin and Ethereum] pull back, there a ...
$500 Billion Crypto Selloff: Bitcoin Falls 14% As Post-Election Rally Loses Steam
Why Is Bitcoin Down? The recent selloff coincides with losses across risk-forward financial assets, including stocks, as the S&P 500 is down 2% over the last week. Catalyzing the ...
Crypto industry eyes Trump’s executive orders
One industry group has gone as far as to draft a text of a potential executive order Trump could use to establish a bitcoin stockpile.
Singapore Pulls Ahead of Hong Kong in Race to Be Crypto Hub
Singapore forged ahead with efforts to formulate a digital-assets hub in 2024, while rival financial center Hong Kong has struggled to gain traction.
Honda and Nissan Aim to Merge as Global Competition Bears Down
Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers hope the $50 billion deal would help them catch up with Tesla and China’s BYD in electric vehicles and advanced software. ( read original story ...)