Bank of Japan board member Asahi Noguchi said on Thursday the central bank must take a "measured, step-by-step approach" in raising interest rates. If the pace of rate hikes is too fast, it could hurt ...
Osaka gas targets U.S. power plant investments on AI-driven demand
The company is eyeing existing assets as building new facilities can be challenging due to an ongoing global shortage of gas turbines. ( read original story ...)
Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan
Japan, a U.S. ally that had angered China on Taiwan, found the message worrying. ( read original story ...)
Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Japan to Lower the Volume on Taiwan
Taiwan was Xi’s overriding focus. While Xi didn’t name Japan or ask Trump to pressure Tokyo directly, the people said, his discussion of the post-World War II order was an implicit reference to Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Superintelligent CEO says crypto can’t ignore macro forces anymore
Superintelligent founder and CEO Nathaniel Whittemore says Bitcoin's integration into traditional markets is creating uncertainty of the unknown.
Trump-Backed Crypto Company Promotes ‘Shit Piss Skin Can’ Coin
A memecoin called Shit Piss Skin Can ($SPSC) jumped over 300% in price after World Liberty Financial, a crypto company backed by President Donald Trump, promoted the cryptocurrency in a tweet on ...
Japan shipping groups, shipbuilders unite on next-gen vessels
TOKYO -- Top Japanese marine shipping groups will partner with major shipbuilders to develop a new generation of vessels, Nikkei has learned, as Japan aims to regain momentum in an industry ...
Chapter 11 bankrupt crypto firm scores millions in arbitration win
Cash Cloud, a Bitcoin ATM company that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023, wins an arbitration award worth $18.47 million.
Lutnick, Pomp SPAC Deals Are Put to the Test by Crypto Crash
The special purpose acquisition companies that rushed to make deals for cryptocurrency treasury firms are facing a critical juncture.
I’m a Crypto Investor: 4 Coins I’m Dumping Before the End of 2025 and Why
While many investors are adding to their portfolios, others are looking at which coins to trim or dump altogether before the end of 2025.
CDL to divest Bespoke Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi for $117 mil
The proposed divestment is slated to be completed in December. The sale will bring the group’s total contracted divestments to over $1.8 billion year to date.
Japan Considering Helping South Africa Finance Energy Reform
Japan is in talks with South Africa over potentially helping the country finance the reorganization of its energy sector.
Japan’s PM to boost economy with stimulus while keeping bond rates steady
The Japanese government has approved a massive stimulus package aimed at reviving the sluggish economy. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government will use ¥17.7 trillion ($113 billion) ...
Japan’s Bitcoin Crackdown: Metaplanet Says It’s Different From the “Backdoor” Crowd
JPX explores stricter rules for crypto treasury firms after market losses, as Metaplanet defends its shareholder-approved Bitcoin strategy.
Venture Global signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Tokyo Gas
(Reuters) -- U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter Venture Global has signed a 20-year deal to supply Japan's top city gas provider, Tokyo Gas, with 1 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ union to target $77 monthly base pay hike next year
A Japanese labour union group representing major manufacturers said on Wednesday that it would seek an increase of at least 12,000 yen ($77) in monthly base pay for next year, the same target as this ... ( read original story ...)