Singapore’s stock market is poised for its largest listing in eight years Monday with the debut of a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on ...
Japan’s Nikkei falls for 3rd day as trade impasse, election weigh on sentiment
Japan's Nikkei experienced a third consecutive day of decline due to investor apprehension surrounding upcoming domestic elections and ongoing trade discussions with the U.S. Concerns are rising that ...
Japan-backed chipmaker JS Foundry files for bankruptcy
TOKYO -- Japanese government-backed contract chipmaker JS Foundry has filed for bankruptcy protection with the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Unexploded WWII bomb removed from central Nagoya
NAGOYA—An unexploded bomb found in Nagoya city’s Marunouchi district that forced an evacuation of local residents was successfully removed and disposed of, the city government announced on July 13. ( read original story ...)
World’s First Official ‘Dragon Ball’ Store Goes Over 9,000 In Tokyo This Fall
Japan will welcome the world's first 'Dragon Ball' store this Fall, in celebration of the beloved franchise's 40th anniversary. ( read original story ...)
Quakes persist in Japan’s southwest islands, delay evacuees’ return
Over 60 residents from the islands of Akuseki and Kodakara in the Tokara chain have evacuated. They left in early July after a temblor with a magnitude of 5.5, measuring lower 6 on Japan's seismic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan core machinery orders down 0.6% in May
The government kept its basic assessment unchanged, saying that machinery orders are showing signs of picking up. ( read original story ...)
Trump says Japan ‘changing’ its way in tariff talks
U.S. President Donald Trump did not elaborate on his claim, but it appeared to hint that Japan may have made concessions in ongoing negotiations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet Buys 797 Bitcoin as BTC Breaks Past $120K
Metaplanet's strategy mirrors the blueprint used by Strategy (MSTR): accumulate bitcoin via equity and debt issuance, then use the asset base to secure financing for broader expansion.
Bitcoin Suddenly Smashes Through $120,000 Price As Crypto Braces For A ‘Massive’ Earthquake
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Bitcoin tops $122k as Crypto Week kicks off, breakout sparks $125k on cards
The flagship cryptocurrency's market cap has soared to $2.43 trillion, cementing its position as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation and making it the fifth-largest asset globally
Singapore stock market poised for biggest IPO in years
Valued at US$773 million, the trust NTT DC REIT is backed by the city's sovereign wealth fund and Japan's NTT group.
Japan-backed chipmaker JS Foundry to file for bankruptcy
TOKYO -- A Japanese government-backed contract chipmaker is set to file for bankruptcy protection with the Tokyo District Court on Monday, sources told Nikkei.
Asian markets open: Nikkei falls 0.33%, Sensex opens weaker on tariff news
Asian stock markets began the trading week with a mixed and cautious performance on Monday, as investors assessed the impact of US President Donald Trump's decision over the weekend to impose a 30% ...
Japan’s May industrial output revised down to 0.1% fall
Japan’s industrial production fell 0.1% month-over-month in May 2025, defying flash estimates of a 0.5% increase and following a 1.1% decline in April, marking the second consecutive monthly drop. On ...
Bank of Japan is said likely to consider raising inflation forecast
TOKYO] Bank of Japan (BOJ) officials are likely to consider raising at least one of their inflation forecasts at a policy meeting later this month, after rice and food-related prices rose more than ...