Public prosecutors on Dec. 27 indicted two men on suspicion of murder and illegal confinement for allegedly coerced another man to enter a ra ... ( read original story ...)
Martial law, airport collision: Top stories on South Korea, Japan of 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt announcement of martial law shocked the world in December. The ensuing political crisis attracted our readers' eyes, as Yoon eventually faced impeachment.
Japan’s budget to hit record, but with reduced new bond issuance
The 115.5 trillion yen draft budget is being compiled as the Bank of Japan shifts away from its decade-long stimulus programme, putting more burden on the government to stimulate the economy. In an ...
Largest all-boys school in Osaka, Japan celebrates 20th visit to Guam
Ever wondered how people perform their jobs across the globe? Or what it would be like to step into the shoes of your future aspirations? For the Kokoku High School students from Osaka, Japan, this dr ... ( read original story ...)
Your Crypto Wallet As Your Bank: Realizing Bitcoin’s Original Vision
Crypto wallets are replacing banks, aligned with Bitcoin’s bank-free vision. Your money is on the blockchain - not as a bank deposits - but spendable via cards.
Bitcoin Price Rises. Crypto Is Set For Another Week of Losses But It’s Not All Bad News.
Bitcoin price rose early Friday, but is still in the red for the week. The world’s first and largest cryptocurrency is up 1.4% to $96,762 over the last 24 hours, according to CoinDesk data. It’s down from just under $98,
India’s IPO market set for record growth in 2025 too: Report
The initial public offering (IPO) market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region demonstrated exceptional resilience in 2024, navigating challenges like high inflation and geopolitical tensions to deliver ...
IPO flurry set to continue in 2025 after bumper $11 billion inflow in 2024
India’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) sector witnessed a two fold growth in 2024, touching $11.2 billion from $5.5 billion in 2023, according to a Global Data report. However, 2025 is expected to see ...
Japan’s Hokkaido to introduce lodging tax of up to 500 yen per night from 2026
The government of Hokkaido, Japan's northern island renowned for its popularity among tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen (US$3) per night from April 2026 ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido to introduce lodging tax of up to RM15 per night from 2026
The government of Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island renowned for its popularity among tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to ¥500 (RM15) per ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines hit by a cyberattack during busy holiday season travels
Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to stop the onslaught and restore its systems hours later. ( read original story ...)
Japan Declines Adoption of Bitcoin Reserves Amid Concerns
Instead, Japan’s Payment Services Act provides the legal definition of “crypto assets.” The law mandates that any provider of cryptocurrency exchange services must register with the Financial Services ...
Hokkaido to introduce lodging tax of up to 500 yen a night from 2026
The government of Hokkaido, a northern island popular with tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen ($3) per night f ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo 2025 ticket sales falling short; measures under review
Ticket sales for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai are lagging badly, with the general public buying just some 470,000 through the event's official website by D･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Honda-Nissan deal sets up next fight for bankers in Japan M&A boom
At roughly $200 billion, the volume of transactions including mergers and acquisitions in the country is up 48% this year. ( read original story ...)
Tech slump slays Santa rally, weak yen lifts Japan stocks higher
Hopes for a Santa Claus rally on Wall Street fell Friday as tech stocks slid lower, while a weaker yen lifted Japanese equities. US indices slumped to end the holiday week, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq ...