Kotaro Tamura, adjunct professor at the National University of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, discusses the Japanese market and the country's role in regional security in the lead-up to the upcoming U. ( read original story ...)
Curling: Yokohama’s hosting of nationals leads to strong ticket sales
The Yokohama Buntai arena in Yokohama is seen on Feb. 2, 2025, as the Japanese national curling championships get under way. (Kyodo) YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- In a positive sign for curling in Japan, the ... ( read original story ...)
Frenzy for new Nvidia gaming chips causes chaos in Tokyo
An electronics store in Tokyo has apologized after hundreds of Chinese buyers who flocked there to get their hands on the latest Nvidia gaming chips brought mayhem to the neighborhood. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s fresh take on labour crunch opens door for more rate hikes
Bank of Japan is now pointing the finger at chronic labor shortages—rather than sluggish demand—as the culprit behind its economic woes, hinting that interest rates could rise faster than a sushi chef ...
IMF warns Japan of spillovers from rising foreign market volatility
Japan should be on alert for any spillover effects from rising foreign market volatility that could affect liquidity conditions for its financial institutions, the International Monetary Fund said on ...
Government accepts ruling backing disclosure of Moritomo Documents
The government decided Thursday not to appeal a court ruling against the Finance Ministry's decision not to disclose documents related to a controversial state land sale to school operator Moritomo ...
US Navy sailors sculpt F-35C stealth fighter for Japan’s iconic snow festival
U.S. Navy sailors carved a replica of an F-35C Lightning II for their entry in the 75th annual Sapporo Snow Festival on Japan’s northernmost main island. The C-model is the Navy’s carrier-capable ... ( read original story ...)
WendyO’s take: Trump dump, XRPL outage, and pro-crypto wins in the US
Ripple’s XRPL faced a sudden outage, delaying transactions, while bullish sentiment on XRP remains — here’s everything you need to know.
When a Pro-Trump Crypto King Came Knocking, San Francisco Elites Locked the Door
A Bitcoin pioneer’s apartment purchase was rejected by the building’s residents after he was in escrow. The sellers — including a powerful Democrat — say they don’t care about his politics.
The Crypto Industry Expects Regulatory Clarity From The Trump Administration
The President has set the “tone at the top” to drive the the crypto and AI industry by supercharging investment, confidence, and adoption. Industry has high expectations.
Franklin Templeton seeks SEC approval to launch new crypto index ETF
Franklin Templeton Investments is seeking regulatory approval to launch a new crypto index exchange-traded fund, the firm said on Thursday, as asset managers hope to cash in on the crypto wave amid ...
Anchorage Digital CEO shares company’s Senate testimony on crypto debanking
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Japan’s household spending massively beats expectations, boosting case for further BOJ hikes
Average household monthly income in the same month was 1,179,259 yen, rising 7.2% in nominal terms and up 2.9% in real terms year on year. The Nikkei 225 slipped 0.44% after the r ...
Japan’s December household spending beats expectations
Japanese household spending rose for the first time in five months in year-on-year terms in December and at a much faster-than-expected pace. Consumer spending climbed 2.7% in December from a year ...
Energy, Defense Stocks in Focus in Tokyo as Ishiba to Meet Trump
A heightened sense of risk and opportunity is building in Japanese markets on Friday as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba prepares for his first meeting with President Donald Trump.
What is The Average Salary in Nagoya?
Nagoya, the heart of Aichi Prefecture, is an economic center in Japan that is well-known for its contributions to the automotive and aerospace industries. As the home of global giants like Toyota ... ( read original story ...)