A South Korean skier died after crashing into a tree on the side of a trail at a resort in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido on Feb. 9. ( read original story ...)
Japan passes first Trump test with perfect timing
After months of speculation on whether Shigeru Ishiba would be able to rekindle the bonhomie his predecessor Shinzo Abe had with Donald Trump, the Japanese prime minister has proven he knows how to ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street slumps on Trump tariff worries
Asian shares were trading mixed on Monday, as investors found bargains despite worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s various tariffs.
Inbound tourists hooked on Japan’s 7-Eleven, doubling their spending
TOKYO -- 7-Eleven convenience stores have become a can't-miss destination for many international tourists in Japan for picking up items ranging from one-of-a-kind snacks to unlikely top sellers.
JGBs Fall as Prospects of More BOJ Rate Increases Weigh
JGBs fell in price terms. BOJ policy board member Naoki Tamura’s comments last week and possible wage increases have bolstered confidence that the BOJ should continue to raise rates, OCBC said.
Japan runs record current account surplus in 2024 on foreign investment returns
Japan's current account surplus jumped to a record last year, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as a weaker yen boosted returns on foreign investments that helped to comfortably offset ...
Japan logs record 29.26 trillion yen current account surplus in 2024
Japan posted a current account surplus of 29.26 trillion yen ($193 billion) in 2024, a record high, driven by its highest-ever return ...
Bitcoin Hoarder’s Stock Soars 4,000% in Japan on Crypto Rally
The ripple effects of US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda are fueling a surge in Bitcoin demand in Japan, where one hotelier’s pivot to stockpiling the cryptocurrency is delivering ...
Japanese investors weigh warm vibes, uncertainty in U.S. relations
The U.S. president's talk of reciprocal tariffs for 'everyone” has provided a reminder of the risks that face America’s trading partners. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI Posts Record Crypto Profits; Aims for Nation’s First USDC Listing
The Japanese securities giant SBI has posted record crypto profits as it aims to become the first crypto exchange in the country to list USDC.
Japan Overall Bank Lending Climbs 3.0% On Year In January
Overall bank lending in Japan was up 3.0 percent on year in January, the Bank of Japan said on Monday - coming in at 635.707 trillion ...
From Dubai to Osaka: UAE inspires world with unique Expo experience
Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of Expo 2025 Osaka, has affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai will play a significant role in the success of Expo 2025 Osaka through the expertise gained and the outstanding ... ( read original story ...)
Property and sovereignty in space − as countries and companies take to the stars, they could run into disputes
Private citizens and companies may one day begin to permanently settle outer space and celestial bodies. But if we don’t enact governing laws in the meantime, space settlers may face legal chaos. Many ... ( read original story ...)
It’s crunch time for Japan’s Buffett-backed trading houses
TOKYO -- Japan's trading houses stand at a critical juncture less than two years after receiving a personal visit and endorsement from billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
From Dubai to Osaka: UAE inspires world with its unique Expo experience
Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of Expo 2025 Osaka, has affirmed that Expo 2020 Dubai will play a significant role in the success of Expo 2025 Osaka through the expertise gained and the outstanding ... ( read original story ...)
Early Crypto Traders Had Speedy Profit on Trump Coin as Others Suffered Losses
Some traders made tens of millions off a new cryptocurrency launched by President Trump and his sons. Many others lost out.