Yokohama organizational changes include leadership promotions and expanded roles to support North American operations. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed South China Sea as a Chinese ship keeps watch
The United States, Japan and the Philippines on Friday staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distance. ( read original story ...)
This crypto country has no taxes or bureaucracy— and it’s thriving
As the Free Republic of Liberland marks its 10th anniversary this April, founder and president Vít Jedlička reflects on its growth, technological advancements, and its ongoing mission to redefine ...
KKR and state-backed JIC to take Japan’s Topcon private for $2.3bn
TOKYO (Reuters) -- U.S.-based private equity firm KKR and Japanese state-backed fund Japan Investment Corp (JIC) will acquire medical gear maker Topcon in a tender offer buyout worth 348 billion yen ...
Japan warns of economic harm from Trump’s car import tariffs
I recognize that the impact that this will have on the economy will be very big, — said the country's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday. Exports are a major driver of Japan's economic growth. — ...
Japan reveals emergency evacuation plan for 120,000 island residents near Taiwan
Japan Thursday disclosed an evacuation plan for 120,000 residents of islands near Taiwan as it announced an evacuation drill in fiscal 2026. The contingency plans are in case of an emergency. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake at Red Bull: Verstappen Has a New Teammate for the Japanese GP
As the saying goes, "where there's smoke, there's fire." And nothing could be further from the truth, as it has ( read original story ...)
Japan issues guidelines telling public what to do if Mount Fuji erupts
Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms check for damage in Myanmar quake
A major earthquake in Myanmar has prompted Japanese firms operating in the country to confirm the safety of their employees. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar earthquake: Bangkok rocked as 8.2 magnitude horror hits Thailand with dozens missing
Pictures shared by Thai locals show water cascading over rooftops as tremors shake pools set on high-rise buildings after the "significant" earthquake hit Bangkok ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese consortium proposes floating data center in Yokohama
A consortium of Japanese companies and financial institutions is planning to develop an offshore floating data center demonstration project off the coast of Yokohama, Japan. The consortium includes ... ( read original story ...)
KKR and JIC take Japan’s Topcon private for $2.31 billion
TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S.-based private equity firm KKR and Japanese state-backed fund Japan Investment Corp (JIC) will acquire medical gear maker Topcon in a tender offer buyout worth 348 billion yen ($2 ... ( read original story ...)
The Town That Went Crazy for Crypto
In San Pedro, Argentina, 16,000 people, a fifth of the population, signed up for a cryptocurrency exchange where everyone won. Until they didn’t.
Democrats Fear Trump’s Crypto Entity Will Pose Regulatory Conflict
Senators wrote to financial watchdogs to ask how they plan to oversee the Trump family’s cryptocurrency activities.
The Deepest Earthquake Ever Recorded Just Shook Japan
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Disney Japan Taps McDonald’s Veteran Tamotsu Hiiro as New Managing Director
The Walt Disney Company revealed Friday the appointment of Tamotsu Hiiro as its new managing director for Japan. Tamotsu, who brings more than 35 years of corporate leadership experience to the role, ... ( read original story ...)