Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan (BoJ), has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) poses a serious threat to financial stability. Speaking at the Europlace Financial Forum in Tokyo, Ueda ...
Japan’s October headline inflation rate falls, but economists still see BOJ rate hike on the table
Japan's headline inflation rate slipped to 2.3% in October, its lowest level since January and down from the 2.5% seen in September. The core inflation rate fell to 2.3% from 2.4%, slightly higher ...
Tokyo Metro Is Seeking Growth Through M&A, President Says
Tokyo Metro Co. is seeking growth through mergers and acquisitions, as well as investments, according to the newly listed company’s president. ( read original story ...)
Japanese REIT Buys Part of D.C. Mixed-Use District for $279M
The developers behind the massive mixed-use redevelopment of the former Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, D.C., have sold a chunk of the campus to a Japanese real estate ... The complex is only ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto industry jockeys for seats at Trump’s promised council
A slew of crypto companies including Ripple, Kraken and Circle are jostling for a seat on President-elect Donald Trump's promised crypto advisory council, seeking a say in his planned overhaul of U.S.
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun buys $6 million banana—and plans to eat it unless Elon Musk wants to send it to space
In the same week in which Sotheby’s auction house sold a $65 million Claude Monet piece, it was a multi-million-dollar banana duct-taped to a wall that stole the show. The work, by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan,
Stone Brewing Gives Up on International Exports Despite ‘Strong Efforts’ Abroad
The Drinks Business reported on Wednesday that Stone Brewing, the popular San Diego-based beer brand owned by the Japanese brewing giant Sapporo, is pulling out of the international market entirely to ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo-Stone Brewing Stopping All International Exports
Stone’s international export business makes up about 1% of our total sales. Despite our team’s strong efforts, the current environment has challenged our growth. “We have a clear and very promising ... ( read original story ...)
Property prices in Asia’s major markets set to rise in 2025: Hong Kong leads
Property prices across Asia's major markets, including Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore, are expected to rise in 2025. Find out why and what this means for investors. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo puts on manga show by 350-plus artists with local ties
SAPPORO--With its rich pop culture heritage, the city is hosting an experience-based exhibition at the Shiroi Koibito Park’s Collection House in Nishi Ward. ( read original story ...)
Monster Hunter Wilds Will Illuminate an Osaka Mall
Capcom will hold a Monster Hunter Wilds illumination event at Shinsaibashi Parco mall in Osaka throughout the 2024-2025 Winter season. ( read original story ...)
Regions have important role at Expo 2025 Osaka – Vattani
ROME, NOV 21 - Ambassador Mario Vattani, the Commissioner General for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka, has said that, at the Universal Exhibition, "the intention is for Italy to present itself with culture, ... ( read original story ...)
Man pleads guilty to fatal shooting of Yokohama Tire coworker
A Starkville man will spend the next 30 years in prison for a 2023 squabble at work that escalated to a fatal shooting outside a West Point tire ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto soars after Trump’s election — but is it a good ethical investment?
While cryptocurrency offers exciting opportunities and the potential for high returns, its environmental impact, association with illegal activities and predatory nature all present significant ethical challenges.
Crypto miners double down on AI hosting for more reliable cash flow
The all-out search for electricity to sustain the insatiable appetite for artificial intelligence is providing a lift to another industry with considerable energy usage: crypto mining.
Yokohama’s Advan A005 tires to be used in the Porsche Endurance Challenge Finale
The Porsche Endurance Challenge at COTA marks the end of a four-race season, which included three 60-minute races leading up to this six-hour finale. ( read original story ...)