Global shares are mostly lower, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence stars ... ( read original story ...)
Busman’s holiday? Tokyo should be first choice, with Rio next
Tokyo's fast internet, efficient public transport and perceived safety are part of why it has been labelled the world’s best city for travellers who want to break up a holiday by doing some work. The ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto stocks tumble as investors go into risk-off mode
Crypto stocks suffered Tuesday as investors fled tech stocks and riskier corners of the market. Among crypto exchanges, Coinbase and eToro fell more than 5% and 6%, respectively, while Robinhood and ...
Crypto and Virtual Currencies Begin to Reshape the Future of Gaming Payments
Gaming payments evolve as players embrace prepaid cards, wallets, and crypto, blending traditional and blockchain-based assets.
State of Crypto 2025: Binance.com Ranks #1, Adoption Booms, and Regulations Clear Up
Binance leads CoinDesk’s 2025 benchmark as crypto adoption rises, ETFs grow, and US regulations ease, signaling a stronger and clearer digital assets era.
Japan PM proposes economic zone initiative for Africa amid China’s clout
TICAD is a Japan-hosted international aid conference that dates back to 1993 and was last held in Tunisia in 2022. China has also been holding a forum on African cooperation since 2000 and has been ... ( read original story ...)
African development conference opens in Japan
A Japan-led global conference on African development has opened in Yokohama, near Tokyo. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, African leaders and other representatives are attending the three-day ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks slide as chip shares sold, gains locked in
Tokyo stocks fell sharply Wednesday, dragged down by semiconductor-related issues on caution over the U.S. government's increased inv ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police station chief handed stern reprimand over sexist ‘bridal training’ remarks
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has handed the then Machida Police Station chief the most severe reprimand over sexist comments refe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify
Japan's exports posted the biggest monthly drop in about four years in July, government data showed on Wednesday, as the impact of U.S. tariffs intensified, raising concerns about the outlook for the ... ( read original story ...)
Driver’s dash cam captures bright meteorite streaking across the night sky over Japan
A meteorite was seen lighting up the night sky over western Japan on Tuesday night. Dashcam footage filmed in Kagoshima showed the ball of light around 11 p.m. local time (1400GMT). ( read original story ...)
Lutnick: Japan’s $550 billion will be directed by Trump
The U.S. commerce secretary said the funds promised by Tokyo in the course of tariff talks will be deployed to benefit the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japan tourism arrivals hit July record despite weather disruption, quake fears
Japan's tourism boom continued in July, with record arrivals for the month despite a steep drop in visitors from Hong Kong due to typhoon-related flight disruption and jitters about possible ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bear attack’ victim in Japan was actually killed by son, police say
Authorities withdrew their bear attack alert after finding that the 93-year-old victim’s wounds were inconsistent with an animal mauling. ( read original story ...)
The 2024 Noto Earthquake – Why Japan’s Disaster Shocked Scientists
A powerful earthquake struck Noto in 2024, leaving devastation behind and exposing how little scientists expected it. ( read original story ...)
Asian shares retreat, tracking tech losses on Wall Street
Asian shares retreated on Wednesday, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other stars that have been riding the mania surrounding artificial-intelligence.