Japan and the European Union will consider joint public-private partnerships as they look to reduce their reliance on China in areas such as the procurement of rare earths, the Nikkei newspaper ...
Japanese actress Nagiko Tono found dead in her Tokyo apartment
TOKYO: Actress Nagiko Tono has died, it was learned Thursday (July 17) from the Sugamo Police Station of the Metropolitan Police Department. ( read original story ...)
Dollar climbs as traders mull Powell’s future, yen dips ahead of Japan election
The dollar was broadly stronger against major peers on Thursday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump's latest comments on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's future, while concerns over a pivotal ... ( read original story ...)
Couche-Tard scraps $46 billion bid for Japan’s Seven & i
TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) - Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.TO) on Thursday pulled its $46 billion bid to buy Seven & i Holdings (3382.T), saying the retailer refused to engage constructively on ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Emerges as Major Hotspot for Violent Crypto Crime: Chainalysis
The region is emerging as a focal point in the global surge of crypto-related theft and laundering, according to a new report.
Japan Proposes 35% Crypto Tax Cut as It Readies Favorable Digital … – MSN
Japan Crypto Reforms. In a draft released on March 6, 2025, LDP lawmaker Akihisa Shiozaki proposed sweeping crypto reforms that could reshape Japan’s digital asset landscape.
21Shares Releases Mid-Year 2025 State of Crypto: Predictions Realised, Trends Solidified
Shares reflects on a transformative first half - where bold forecasts became reality Zurich, 17 July 2025 - 21Shares, one of the world's leading providers of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products ...
Crypto theft is booming as criminals increasingly turn to physical attacks
It comes as there have been multiple headlines this year about crypto entrepreneurs and their relatives being targeted with physical violence.
Crypto Thefts, Hacks Have Already Topped Last Year’s Tally
The $1.5 billion hack of the exchange Bybit attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group has resulted in more funds being swiped from digital platforms already this year than in all of 2024.
Emirates Franchise strengthens Japan ties through Expo 2025 Osaka Mission
The Emirates Franchise delegation, along with representatives from the Japan Franchise (JFA), toured the UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, highlighting the UAE's efforts in innovation, with a focus on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, LeBron James partner on new travel YouTube series
Naomi Osaka and LeBron James have each reached the pinnacle of their respective sports. And now, the two will be partnering for an upcoming series on how athletes spend their time away from their ... ( read original story ...)
60 years of Japan-Malta relations celebrated in Osaka
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg, highlighted the prospects of new, forward-looking collaborations between Malta and Japan, as the two nations celebrated 60 ... ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Blue Impulse team flies over Osaka Expo, pilot reaches childhood dream
The Blue Impulse aerobatics team from Japan's Air Self-Defense Force flew over the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, on July 12 and 13. Their first sh ... ( read original story ...)
Model Kit Heaven? Exploring Joshin Osaka’s Hidden Treasures
Hi Everybody! This is the place where you can found many kind of collectible toys from any hobbies and some stories about our Journey in Japan. We occasionally travel to Japan and help any collector ... ( read original story ...)
Japan voters see little hope for tariff reprieve in car maker Mazda’s hometown
When car maker Mazda sneezes, everyone catches a cold, say people in its hometown of Hiroshima in western Japan, but these days, auto parts maker Yuji Yamaguchi fears a deep chill is on the way. ( read original story ...)
Seven & i shows Japan M&A is still not easy, even with better governance
Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings has again lived up to a reputation for shrugging off investor calls for better returns. This time, it also provides a reminder that even amid a corporate ... ( read original story ...)