Japan’s capital topped the rankings for its “exceptional broadband speeds, transport infrastructure, safety, culture, and new digital nomad visa.” ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul and Tokyo the fastest growing housing markets globally
House prices have surged by 25.2% in Seoul in South Korea, making it the fastest growing prime market in the world. After Seoul comes Tokyo in Japan (16.3%), and Dubai (15.8%) in the United Arab ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto retreats from record territory as traders take profits
Major cryptocurrencies retreated to drag the market’s total value below $4 trillion after it scaled record heights last week.
Bitcoin, ethereum slip as crypto markets pull back after hitting 2025 highs
Bitcoin and other crypto assets were lower on Monday after reaching new highs last week amid a wave of investor enthusiasm.
TICAD African development conference to open Wed. in Yokohama
A Japan-led global conference on African development will take place in Yokohama, near Tokyo, for three days from Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
OSAKA SODA Completes Treasury Share Acquisition
OSAKA SODA CO.,LTD. ( ($JP:4046) ) has issued an announcement. OSAKA SODA Co., Ltd. announced the completion of its treasury share acquisition, ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan encouraged to increase rates soon, before it’s too late
Calls for higher rates, a stronger yen and a decisive end to Abenomics are building in Japan as inflation remains high and as wages fail to keep up with price increases, leaving many people in the ... ( read original story ...)
Prime Minister leaves for Yokohama to take part in TICAD 9
Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri left Tunis on Monday for the Japanese city of Yokohama to take part in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9).She is accompanied ... ( read original story ...)
Two firefighters killed in Osaka fire may have been trapped
Two firefighters who died after two buildings caught fire in the city of Osaka on Monday were apparently trapped on the sixth floor of one of the buildings as it started to collapse. ( read original story ...)
Tradition continues as a new group of Osaka orphans is welcomed to Hawaii
Today, Aug. 18, Hawaii welcomed four orphaned children from Japan, a longstanding tradition of promoting cultural exchange and international peace. ( read original story ...)
Japan must raise rates, get fiscal house in order, says veteran lawmaker Kono
Japan must raise interest rates and get its fiscal house in order to strengthen a weak yen that has pushed up inflation and brought pain to households, veteran ruling party lawmaker Taro Kono told ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes low-cost debt to mitigate Africa blow from aid cuts
Naoki Ando, senior vice-president of Japan International Cooperation Agency, the implementing agency of Japan’s aid policy, says that the country will stick by its model of development assistance over ... ( read original story ...)
Dave Ramsey has a blunt response to friends buying crypto for fun
Ramsey explained that his friend—worth “a bazillion dollars”—didn’t need the money and made the investment purely to poke fun at his long-standing anti-crypto stance. But Ramsey was quick to stress he ...
Yokohama, Punjab agree on ‘city-to-city’ cooperation
LAHORE: “Yokohama and Punjab have agreed on ‘city-to-city’ cooperation in various fields including environment protection and providing modern development systems to cities,” said Chief Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Maryam Nawaz promises modern city development inspired by Japan
Punjab and Yokohama have agreed on 'city-to-city' cooperation in various fields, including environment protection and providing modern development systems to cities, announced Chief Minister Maryam ... ( read original story ...)
MGM Osaka construction advances “vigorously”, Japan reportedly preparing new IR licensing
Japan is reportedly preparing for a new round of IR licensing, with Yokosuka in Kanagawa prefecture emerging as a potential site. Located approximately 50 kilometers south of Tokyo, Yokosuka hosts one ... ( read original story ...)