Telecom taps blockchain to eliminate billing disputes, as SAGE pioneers real-world crypto utility in infrastructure.
Virginia man sentenced to 30 years in ISIS crypto scheme
A Virginia resident has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for providing material and financial support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, known as ISIS, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
Japan’s Nippon Steel annual profit down 36%, beats forecasts
Nippon Steel, Japan's top steelmaker, posted on Friday 350.2 billion yen ($2.41 billion) in net profit for the year ended in March, down 36% from a year ago but beating analysts' forecasts. An LSEG ...
Nagoya woman arrested for allegedly abandoning newborn’s body on balcony
A 21-year-old woman here was arrested May 8 for allegedly leaving the body of her newborn baby on her apartment balcony. ( read original story ...)
Man slashed on Osaka street, suspect arrested
A man sustained minor injuries after being slashed by another man Friday on a street in Osaka in western Japan, police said. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea Trade Deals May Take Time: Lutnick
Good morning. The US indicates it’s focusing on a big country for its next trade deal. Trump seeks a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. And Apple is developing specialized chips for glasses. Listen to the ... ( read original story ...)
People in Japan’s Noto region welcome first school trip since 2024 earthquake
About 100 students from Tokyo have visited Noto in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture. The prefecture says it marked the first school trip to the region since a devastating earthquake there early ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Bach welcomes future Japan bid after Sapporo withdrawal
Welcoming the idea of Japan bidding to host the new Olympic Esports Games, Bach said the highlight of his tenure came after the closing ceremony in the French capital, when he realized the Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Gyorui FY Parent Net Y181.00M Vs Net Y162.00M
Japan Year Ended March 31 PARENT 2025 2024 Revenue Y20.20 bln Y20.10 bln Operating Profit Y157.00 mln Y161.00 mln Pretax Profit Y181.00 mln Y180.00 mln Net Profit Y181.00 mln Y162.00 mln Per share ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo puts spotlight on gender equality
Commitment to women is an important aspect of Cartier’s corporate social responsibility programme. In addition to partnering with UN Women, which works for gender equality, the maison has the Cartier ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks jump, dollar firms on trade hopes; bitcoin soars
Japanese stocks jumped on Friday, supported by the dollar's surge against the yen, after a U.S. trade deal with Britain fuelled hopes of progress in tariff talks with other countries.
Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years in multibillion-dollar crypto fraud case
Alexander Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to two counts of fraud, a dramatic fall for the leader of a company once hailed as the “bank” of the crypto industry.
Exclusive: Meta in talks to deploy stablecoins three years after giving up on landmark crypto project
The social media giant is exploring how to use stablecoins to pay content creators, among other uses, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Japan’s Megabanks to Remain Buoyed by BOJ’s Long Game to Hike Rates
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Mizuho Financial Group Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. will detail how much the Bank of Japan’s commitment to raise borrowing costs could help profit ...
Japan’s corporate governance wave reaches the industrial heartland in Nagoya
The city of Nagoya and the area around it are home to manufacturing giants including Toyota and Toyota group auto parts maker Denso. ( read original story ...)
Japan fair trade watchdog warns Tokyo hotels over information-sharing
Japan's fair trade watchdog has warned 15 luxury hotels in Tokyo that their sharing of information on occupancy rates and prices could violate anti-monopoly laws. ( read original story ...)