The Japanese yen perked up against the U.S. dollar after a media report on Monday said the Bank of Japan was set to adjust its yield-curve-control framework, potentially allowing the 10-year Japanese ...
Japanese Government Bond Yields Highest in a Decade
Japan's 10-year government bond yield traded as high as 0.897% overnight—the highest level in a decade—ahead of the Bank of Japan's Tuesday meeting. The BOJ has been [tightening its ultraloose policie ...
Tokyo court says North Korea is responsible for abuses of people lured there by false promises
A Japanese high court on Monday said the North Korean government was responsible for the human rights abuses of plaintiffs who said they ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka ponders ride-sharing in drive to alleviate expo congestion
OSAKA--Prefectural and city governments here are considering ... could help alleviate the shortage of taxis when visitors travel in the prefecture or conduct business activities during the expo. ( read original story ...)
Jasmy Coin price just broke a key record as Japan’s Bitcoin surges
Jasmy Coin (JASMY) price has made a spectacular comeback in the past few days as investors cheer the ongoing cryptocurrency rally. The coin has risen to $0.0040, the highest level since August 15th.
Singapore plans joint crypto pilots with Japan, Switzerland and UK
The Monetary Authority of Singapore, the country’s central bank and financial regulator, is planning to start crypto-related cooperation with Japan, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The Tsubame Archax is the coolest $3 million mecha on Earth — and soon, the Moon
For now, it’s a big toy for the ultra-wealthy, but it’s aiming higher, like lunar exploration. And also robot fights. ( read original story ...)
Call for sponsors for Osaka 2025 opens
The Commissioner General for Italy's participation in Expo 2025 Osaka Mario Andrea Vattani is happy to announce the opening of the Call to become sponsors of the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. ( read original story ...)
A Japan court says North Korea is responsible for the abuses of people lured there by false promises
A Japanese high court on Monday said the North Korean government was responsible for the human rights abuses of plaintiffs who said they were lured to the North by Pyongyang’s false promise of living ... ( read original story ...)
Buchan and Nataly Ernst to Design Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka
The designs for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, have been unveiled by Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism. Designed by global firm Buchan in collaboration with architect ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s monthly report warns Middle East situation could impact economy
Japan's government warned on Monday that the conflict in the Middle East could impact the economy through energy costs, while keeping its view that the economy was recovering moderately. The concerns ... ( read original story ...)
A Tokyo neighbourhood wants to cancel Halloween. That’s a mistake
As the number of attendees peaked pre-pandemic, Shibuya began to lose patience with Halloween party goers. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
They gave up big city life to buy an abandoned $10,000 house in Japan and renovate it. They say they’ll never take on a project like that again.
"There are no shops at all, no convenience store, nothing — except about 30 potters that still work on their craft in that village," Gilles Beaufils told Insider. ( read original story ...)
AI-Driven Drug Discovery: A Game Changer in Gastric Acid Treatment
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize drug discovery for gastric acid-related conditions. ( read original story ...)
Citadel’s Griffin Flies Asia-Based Staff to Disney in Tokyo
Billionaire Ken Griffin paid for some 1,200 Asia-based staff and family members to travel to Tokyo’s Disney resort for a three-day celebration for his companies’ anniversary. The founder of Citadel ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares fall ahead of central bank meetings
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks dropped Monday as investors sat on their hands ahead of central bank meetings in Japan and the United States, and as the Middle East crisis weighed on the market. The benchmark ... ( read original story ...)