For Americans who were awaiting the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the delay of U.S. pre-orders for the gaming console this April was one indication of what’s to come. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba meets US Treasury Secretary Bessent
Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo. Ishiba called for continued tariff negotiations so the two countries can reach a deal that benefits both ... ( read original story ...)
Japan provides reality check for Couche-Tard’s grand retail dream
Tard's attempt to create a global convenience store behemoth was set back when it pulled its $46 billion bid for Seven & i , whose consumers in Japan have emotional ties to their purveyor of rice ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s “death-tainted” homes gain appeal as property prices surge | Video
As property prices surge in Japan, jiko bukken - homes where murders or suicides occured - are becoming more popular, thanks to the massive discounts that come with their lingering stigma. Some jiko ... ( read original story ...)
Japan property lures private equity with solid yields … – Nasdaq
A new wave of big private equity players including KKR & Co is moving in on Japan's property market, drawn by attractive yield spreads with Japan's low interest rates and by prospective deals with ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Cap Tops $4 Trillion as US Stablecoin Bill Passes
The total market capitalization of cryptoassets surged past $4 trillion for the first time, driven by a rally in altcoins and momentum from a sweeping US legislative push to regulate the sector.
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower, off 2-week high amid election outcome worries
Japan's Nikkei experienced a slight dip, closing lower at 39,819.11, as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of the upper house election. The decline followed a rise to a two-week high, spurred by ...
Moderna cancels Japan mRNA plant plans amid weak demand
Moderna Japan had planned to build an mRNA drug plant at Shonan Health Innovation Park in Kanagawa prefecture. The company shelved the plan, citing weak demand for vaccines and a poor business ...
Letter from Nikkei Asia’s editor: Japan election puts foreign residents in focus
As I've emphasized many times in this newsletter, Nikkei Asia's mission is to report global news from an Asian perspective. Fulfilling that mission requires a diverse team that transcends borders. Our ...
Bank of Japan may offer less gloomy view of US tariff hit in report, sources say
The Bank of Japan will warn of uncertainty over the impact of U.S. tariffs in a quarterly report due this month, but may offer a less gloomy view on the near-term hit to Japan's economy than three ...
Why has Japan set up a task force to deal with foreigners?
Japan has worked hard to attract foreigners to boost its sluggish economy but now the perception there are too many has prompted the creation of a new task force, as competition for votes heats up ... ( read original story ...)
China Pavilion Launches “Zhejiang Week” Event at Expo 2025 Osaka
The "Zhejiang Week" celebration at the China Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka was officially launched on July 12, 2025, drawing approximately 200 government officials and business leaders from both China and ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto payments for Thailand tourists: US, UAE, Japan and other countries that let you pay with Bitcoin, Ether, more
In a recently proposed initiative, the country announced intentions of launching a crypto sandbox for its tourists, who can convert their Bitcoin into real money and purchase goods and services.
Asian markets open: Japan inflation cools to 3.3%; Sensex opens weaker
Asian stock markets began Friday's session with modest gains, as a rally in global equities gained fresh momentum from strong US economic data that helped to ease concerns about a potential slowdown ...
Crypto’s Wild West Era Is Over
It also opens the door for crypto to leave the speculative Wild West and move into the financial mainstream. Companies like PayPal, Visa, and BlackRock are already building on blockchain rails. Now, they can do it with a legal framework behind them.
‘Crypto week’ is a turning point, for better or worse
Crypto week,” the legislative bonanza in DC, is being treated like a victory lap by some, and causing others to research subsistence farming in case the global economy collapses as a result (Not kidding.