Amplify your love for Japan this June, during the Tokyo Tokyo Festival, as it marks the highly anticipated comeback of the Tokyo Tokyo Wagyu Cubes Bento, a favorite of those who really know how to ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., S. Korea, Japan hold missile defense exercise with eye on N. Korea, China
The United States, South Korea and Japan participated in a ballistic missile defense exercise off Hawaii's coast last week, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, reviving combined drills with an eye on North ... ( read original story ...)
Shippers, energy stocks drag Japan’s Nikkei lower as slowdown fears weigh
Japan's Nikkei index slipped on Tuesday, dragged by energy-related stocks and shippers, as worries about economic slowdown in the United States and China weakened sentiment. "The market rallied in the ...
Tokyo stocks flat in morning despite robust U.S. shares
Tokyo stocks were almost flat Tuesday morning as buying following an overnight rise in U.S. shares was offset by profit-taking after the benchmark Nikkei rose to a seven-month high the previous day. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed after a positive rally from Wall Street
India set to release wholesale price inflation; new trade and industrial activity data from Japan and South Korea.
Japan Economy Recovers Pre-Pandemic Size on Consumption Gain
The world’s third largest economy recovered to its pre-pandemic size in the second quarter, as consumer spending picked up following the end of coronavirus curbs on businesses. Most Read from ...
Tokyo stocks open lower on profit-taking, weak energy issues
Tokyo stocks opened lower Tuesday as investors locked in gains after the Nikkei index ended at a seven-month high the previous day, while falling U.S. crude oil futures prompted selling in ... ( read original story ...)
PM Kishida vows Japan will never again wage war as China, S. Korea condemn visits to Yasukuni Shrine
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed his country would never again wage war during a ceremony on the anniversary of Japan’s World War II defeat. In Kishida’s first address since taking office ... ( read original story ...)
Has blockchain found a use beyond crypto trading?
The bitcoin boom spawned new billionaires and videos of beach parties and Lamborghinis. The crypto crash brought devastation for small investors and bankruptcy for many companies. Blockchain ...
Magnitude 5.3 and 5.1 earthquakes jolt Hokkaido’s north
A pair of strong earthquakes rocked Japan's northernmost main island early Thursday, the weather agency said, issuing no tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Japan quake with a magnitude of 5.1 hits Hokkaido -JMA
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 hit northern Japan early on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Funds See Minor Outflows, Ending Six-Week Inflows Streak: CoinShares
Crypto funds had $17 million in outflows in the seven days up to Aug. 12, ending six consecutive weeks of inflows, according to a CoinShares report. Bitcoin (BTC) investment products saw $21 million ...
Crypto debit card: How does it work and where to get one?
Like traditional cards such as MasterCard and Visa, crypto debit cards work similarly except that they're linked to your crypto wallet.
Crypto Venture Company Dragonfly Buys Hedge Fund, Rebrands
Digital-asset venture capital firm Dragonfly said it acquired MetaStable Capital, one of the oldest investment funds in cryptocurrencies, and completed a rebranding. The acquisition comes as the ...
Naomi Osaka’s KINLÒ Announces NIL Brand Partnerships With Five Black NCAA Athletes
Naomi Osaka has called on young Black athletes like herself to spread more awareness of suncare for melanated skin. ( read original story ...)
Reports: Kamala Harris to attend funeral of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to reports on Monday. ( read original story ...)