Japan’s top court has ruled that a government requirement for transgender people to be sterilized before they could be legally recognized was unconstitutional, in a victory for the country’s LGBTQ community years in the making. ( read original story ...)
Western Digital and Japan’s Kioxia call off merger talks, Nikkei says
Western Digital Corp and Japan's Kioxia Holdings have broken off talks to create one of the world's biggest chipmakers, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday. The companies were unable to agree on conditions with top Kioxia shareholder Bain Capital, ( read original story ...)
Goyal to attend G-7 trade ministers’ meet in Osaka on Oct 28
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Leak Reveals Joe Biden Could Be About To Issue A Game-Changing Executive Order That Could Spark Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Chaos
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies including ethereum and XRP have been laboring under the weight of a looming crypto crackdown this
At auto show, Japan’s Kishida calls for exit from deflationary past
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida used his visit to Tokyo's auto show on Thursday to call for the private sector's help in ensuring the economy makes a "total break" with its deflationary past. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges Israel to pause assault on Gaza
TOKYO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Japan has called on Israel to temporarily suspend fighting to allow humanitarian assistance to the besieged Gaza Strip, its foreign ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Crypto lender BlockFi begins post-bankruptcy wind-down
BlockFi emerged from bankruptcy on Tuesday, saying it will wind down operations and begin returning crypto assets to customers 11 months after it was swept away by the turbulence in the cryptocurrency industry following FTX's collapse.
Kokusai Electric jumps 32% in Japan’s biggest IPO for five years
Shares in Kokusai Electric jumped as much as 32 per cent on its stock market debut in Tokyo on Wednesday, valuing the chip equipment maker at $3.6bn and making it Japan’s biggest initial public offering in five years.
Panic mode in Japan as the USD/JPY surges as Nikkei 225, Topix slip
Investors and policymakers in Japan are getting wary as the Nikkei 225, Topix, and the Japanese yen slip. The USD/JPY exchange rate jumped to 150.75 on Thursday, the highest level since October last ...
Yen Weakens Past Key 150-a-Dollar Level Ahead of Bank of Japan Meeting
The yen weakened past a closely watched level, while benchmark Japanese bond yields rose, a few days ahead of a Bank of Japan meeting that some analysts think will result in higher interest-rate ...
Deer Sightings in Sapporo: A Quiet Challenge to Urban Dominance
In the heart of Japan, in the bustling city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, the reign of the urban jungle has been subtly challenged. The evidence of this quiet upheaval? The sudden, unexpected presence of a ... ( read original story ...)
Thirdy Ravena, San-En make it five B.League wins in a row
THIRDY Ravena and the San-En NeoPhoenix continued their resurgence, winning their fifth game in a row at the expense of the Nagoya Fighting Eagles, 89-80, in the 2023-24 Japan B. League season. A 10-0 ... ( read original story ...)
Increased Screentime May Lead to THESE Mental Health Disorders
Meanwhile, even if their initial screen time was limited, children with ADHD gradually increased their screen time as they grew older. The findings of the study were published in the journal ... ( read original story ...)
Autism, ADHD genetic risks may increase screen time in children
A study led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan evaluated screen time in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Denso to invest $3.3 bln to bulk up chips business, president says
Japanese automotive supplier Denso will invest about 500 billion yen ($3.3 billion) in semiconductors by 2030 as aims to triple the scale of its chips business by 2035 from current levels, the company ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Regulations in Japan: Unique Blend of Tradition and Innovation
For cryptocurrency regulations, Japan holds a unique place. It's no coincidence that Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, has a Japanese ...