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Japan launches technology demonstration satellite
Satellite, which was launched from US firm's spaceport in New Zealand, was jointly developed by private companies, universities, and research institutions - Anadolu Ajansı ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Index forecast as BoJ interest rate hike odds hits 97%
The Nikkei 225 Index dropped by 1.30% on Monday as traders waited for the upcoming Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate decision.
China launches countermeasures against former Japan defense official
BEIJING--China announced countermeasures against the former chief of staff of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces on Monday as tensions between the neighboring countries simmer after remarks about Taiwan by Japan’s prime minister angered Beijing. ( read original story ...)
2 stabbed at entertainment complex in southern Japan, police arrest a 30-year-old suspect
Japanese police say they arrested a man in connection with the alleged stabbing of two people at an entertainment complex housing the female pop music group HKT48 in the southern city of Fukuoka, leaving them with non-life-threatening injuries. ( read original story ...)
Japans Nikkei sinks as tech shares track US peers lower
TOKYO, - Japan's Nikkei share average dropped more than 1% on Monday as tech stocks tracked their Wall Street peers lower on lingering worries over stretched valuations.
Japan business mood hits 4-year high, keeps BOJ rate-hike view alive
Big Japanese manufacturers' business sentiment hit a four-year high in the three months to December, a closely watched central bank survey showed on Monday, suggesting the economy was weathering the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory sentiment improves, firming up BOJ hike case
The business sentiment index advanced to 15 this month from 14 in September, the BOJ’s quarterly tankan business survey has shown. ( read original story ...)
UK can ‘lead the world’ on crypto, says City minister
Landmark new laws to regulate cryptoasset companies in Britain will help the country “lead the world in digital asset adoption” and attract investment, City minister Lucy Rigby has claimed.
Global Liquidity Nears $130 Trillion as Crypto Volumes Decline Ahead of 2026
Global liquidity indicators rose into year-end 2025, while crypto trading activity cooled overall. According to market trackers, Global M2 levels hover near $13
Petecio still can’t hide disappointment, but vows for better version of herself in next year’s Asiad
Two-time Olympic medalist Nesthy Petecio is now aiming for next year’s Nagoya, Japan Asian Games after a disappointing 33rd Southeast Asian Games result here, where she ended with undeserving bronze ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas to Invest in US Downstream Assets to Drive Growth
Tokyo Gas Co., Japan’s biggest distributor of the fuel, plans to invest in US downstream assets to lift earnings and reinforce the last leg of its energy supply chain. ( read original story ...)
Mother of Thai girl in Tokyo sex work case to be returned to Thailand
The mother arrived in Taiwan in September, leaving her daughter in Japan, and was later detained by Taiwanese authorities for her alleged involvement in prostitution. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Rate Hike Could Trigger 20-30% Bitcoin Decline as Markets Price 98% Probability
Will a BOJ rate hike crash Bitcoin?. Photo by BeInCrypto. Markets are bracing for a potentially pivotal week for Bitcoin as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) heads into its December 18–19 ...
Trade minister calls for expanded ties with Japan in supply chains, advanced industries
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo called for efforts to expand bilateral ties between Seoul and Tokyo in supply chains and advanced industries Thursday while meeting with members of the Seoul Japan Club (SJC ... ( read original story ...)
The S.E.C. Was Tough on Crypto. It Pulled Back After Trump Returned to Office.
An investigation by The Times found the administration’s change in enforcement benefited the industry, including companies that had ties to the president.