An earthquake registering lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of zero to 7 hit an island in southwestern Japan on Wednesday evening. Seismic activity continues in the area. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2025: McDonald misses medal in 400m
Jamaica just missed another medal on day six of the World Athletics Championships after national record holder Rusheen McDonald placed fourth in the men’s 400m with 44.28 seconds at the National ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Acquires Bitcoin.jp Domain, Establishes New Global Subsidiaries
Metaplanet launches Bitcoin Japan and acquires Bitcoin.jp, expanding domestic crypto services while opening a US subsidiary.
Boustead announces name of REIT, total property value of IPO portfolio about $1.9 bil
IPO portfolio is represented by the 21 Singapore properties, and the two Japan properties comprise approximately 30.4% of the IPO portfolio.
McLaughlin-Levrone breaks championship record to take 400m title in Tokyo
Four years after making history in the hurdles on this track, Sydney McLaughline-Levrone added her name into the record books again, this time by winning the women's 400m at the World Athletics ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet expands Bitcoin strategy with new US, Japan units
Metaplanet has set up Metaplanet Income Corp. in the US and Bitcoin Japan Inc. at home to expand revenue from Bitcoin and boost its presence in crypto media.
Bitcoin And Crypto Braced For A $9.5 Trillion Fed Price Earthquake
The bitcoin price touched $118,000 per bitcoin following the Fed’s announcement before dropping back slightly, with the combined crypto market nearing its all-time high of $4.2 trillion ( and coming closer to minting the new "Rockefellers or Rothschilds" ).
Best crypto to buy: Pudgy Pandas presale heats up as Fed rate cut fuels altcoins frenzy
With its culturally resonant theme, unique tokenomics, and viral momentum in Asia’s vibrant crypto markets, Pudgy Pandas is positioned to ride the wave of renewed investor interest fueled by regulatory clarity and growing enthusiasm for diverse crypto assets.
Visitors find new resting spot in “Godzilla’s footprint”
A monument in the shape of Godzilla's footprint at a park in Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo has become a new spot for beachgoers t ... ( read original story ...)
Bruno Mars Fireworks Show to light up Osaka sky with the artist’s greatest hits
This autumn, enjoy a world-first seaside fireworks spectacular, choreographed to Uptown Funk, 24K Magic, Marry You and more ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking: Bitcoin Proxy Metaplanet Announces New US, Japan Subsidiaries As Stock Slumps
Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet discloses new US and Japan-based subsidiaries, a new domain, and the price of stock acquisition rights.
Japan’s SMBC completes 20% stake acquisition in Yes Bank; becomes largest shareholder
The private sector bank stated its intention to leverage SMBC’s global strengths, particularly in facilitating trade and investment flows between Japan and India, to accelerate growth in its corporate ...
Japan’s SMBC completes 20% acquisition in Yes Bank, becomes top stakeholder
In May, SBI and seven private sector banks that had invested in Yes Bank during its reconstruction in March 2020, decided to sell a 20 per cent stake for ₹13,482 crore to SMBC ...
34 floats race through Osaka Pref. city, perform dynamic spins in traditional festival
A traditional festival was held in this western Japan city with 34 "danjiri" floats racing through the streets to the energetic ch･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Meets as New Uncertainties Emerge
Hopes for a rate increase rose rapidly after Tokyo reached a trade deal with the U.S. in July, but those expectations faded earlier this month when Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his ...
Bank of Japan may raise rates in October even if Takaichi wins leadership race, says ex-central bank official
TOKYO] The Bank of Japan could raise interest rates in October even if Sanae Takaichi, a proponent of aggressive monetary easing, wins the ruling party’s leadership race and becomes the next ...