Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also instructed industry minister Ryosei Akazawa to work to further increase the rate of crude oil procurement from alternative sources in July. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments
Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off. ( read original story ...)
WazirX enters crypto futures trading, eyes 50% revenue contribution from the offering
The exchange will be offering 36 tokens in the initial phase and allowing a leverage of up to 10X, that could be scaled to 100X eventually, Nischal Shetty, founder, WazirX told Moneycontrol in an interview.
Japan’s regional bank merger wave to create US$74 billion lender
Two regional banks in central Japan are planning to integrate their operations, people familiar with the matter said, as a long-anticipated industry consolidation pick up pace.
Japan’s megabanks to adopt Anthropic AI for cyber defense
Japan’s three major banking groups, including MUFG Bank, are expected to gain access to U.S. AI startup Anthropic’s latest artificial ...
Japan’s 20-year bond yield rises to 1997 high on inflation woes
Upward pressure on Japanese government bond yields is building as oil prices remain elevated after the U.S. and Iran rejected each other's proposals to end the conflict. ( read original story ...)
State targets Japan tourism gap as Maui seeks big-spending visitors
Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, illustrates the inter-island routes that once connected Oʻahu to Maui and the neighbor islands. A new state report calls for rebuilding Japanese visitor ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Korean Air captain praised in Japan after difficult Narita Airport landing
A Korean Air pilot has drawn attention in Japan after aborting a landing at Narita International Airport amid strong crosswinds before safely touching down on t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake RECAP: Tsunami warning issued as huge 7.7 tremor hits coast
Japan Meteorological Agency has warned a tsunami a metre-high tsunami could hit Iwate and Hokkaido prefectures in northeastern Japan with mass evacuations underway ... ( read original story ...)
Japan on high alert for large quake after tsunami warnings
Japan earthquake mapped: Country on high alert for megaquake after tsunami warnings - Authorities warned that the chances of another earthquake are 10 times higher than normal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2026 teaser video; giveaway campaign and first wave of influencers announced
Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association has released a teaser video for Tokyo Game Show 2026, as well as announced a giveaway campaign and the first wave of official influencers. ( read original story ...)
Cathie Wood buys popular crypto stock despite revenue miss
A major Wall Street bull added to one of the market’s hottest trades, even after the stock had already surged sharply following earnings. Shares of stablecoin issuer Circle climbed to their highest ...
‘Full Panic Mode’—‘Urgent’ $6.6 Trillion Crypto Warning Issued As Bitcoin Braces For Price Shock
Bitcoin and crypto prices have surged in recent months as traders bet on a $16 trillion “supercycle.” Sign up now for CryptoCodex—A free crypto newsletter that will get you ahead of the market The ...
Explainer – What is in the US Senate’s landmark crypto bill?
By Hannah Lang May 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Banking Committee late on Monday unveiled the text of a long-awaited, landmark bill that would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies ...
What is the Clarity Act? Senate panel advances new crypto regulation bill
Lawmakers unveiled updated Clarity Act language as debates intensified over stablecoins, ethics safeguards and DeFi protections.