Japan’s Ministry of Defense said this week it’s interested in spending more on defensive weaponry but declined to confirm reports that it may buy 500 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States. ( read original story ...)
New Japan goal angle emerges after controversial decision knocks Germany out of World Cup
Japan defeated Spain 2-1 through a controversial goal in Qatar Get the latest football news in your inbox for FREE by signing up to our email bulletin We have more newsletters A new angle has emerged ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares close lower ahead of US jobs data
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Friday, trailing losses on Wall Street as investors awaited the release of US employment data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.59 percent, or 448.18 points, ... ( read original story ...)
How can I buy a luxury holiday home in Niseko, Japan?
Current co-ownership opportunities in Japan include Sekka Sekka ... Through fractional ownership, Ko allows the owners to reap the benefits of owning a luxury property without all the typical ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s final price could be zero
This was crypto’s mass delusion. FTT was so thinly traded that FTX could set any price, but not forever. FTX and Alameda borrowed against tokens they themselves were manipulating, including Solana and ...
Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin breaches $17,000; Dogecoin, XRP and Solana tank up to 6%
After topping the $17,000 mark, Bitcoin again slipped below this key psychological level. All other top crypto tokens were trading lower. Dogecoin plunged the most, down 6%, followed by a 4% drop in ...
Binance Probes a Crypto Exploit That All But Wiped Out a Token on Ankr Service
This year’s long list of crypto security exploits targeting decentralized finance has another unwelcome entry.
Crypto Businesses In South Africa To Become ‘Accountable Institutions’
Crypto exchanges in South Africa will fall under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act from Dec. 19 Crypto businesses must report big transactions and dubious deals This is to combat money laundering ...
Assortment of firms take on IPO dreams
Besides ample private funding, some major Vietnamese businesses are trying to gain scale as listed companies to strategically accelerate growth.
Olympic scandals may cloud Sapporo 2030 bid: Tokyo Games official
The former chief of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee expressed concern Thursday that a widening corruption scandal related to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall sharply as strong yen spurs selling of exporters
Tokyo stocks fell sharply Friday, with the Nikkei index ending at a three-week low, as exporters were dragged down by the appreciatio ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to hold London agent marketplace on 1 Feb
The reopening of Japan last month has been big news. In response, and to support agents maximise bookings, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will host a Tokyo City Promotion at Royal Lancaster ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and beyond: Week in Photos – Nov. 26~Dec. 2
Here is a selection of Kyodo News photos taken this week in Japan and beyond.2~18 Japan and beyond: Week in Photos - Nov. 5~11 Japan and beyond: Week in Photos - Oct. 29~Nov. 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes 40 trln-43 trln yen for 5-year defence spending plan -sources
FILE PHOTO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 2022. Yoshikazu Tsuno/Pool via REUTERS SYDNEY (Reuters) -An ... ( read original story ...)
High drama in World Cup as Japan qualify, Germany and Belgium go out
A dramatic night of the FIFA World Cup saw Japan come back from a goal down to beat Spain 2-1 and qualify for the last 16 as Group E winners ahead of Spain on Thursday. Germany beat Costa Rica 4-2, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shock Spain but both reach World Cup last 16
Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night which saw four-time champions Germany eliminated. Japan ... ( read original story ...)