Crypto giant Binance helped create and promote the Trump family’s stablecoin just months before its founder applied for a presidential pardon, according to a new report. President Donald Trump once ...
Japanese VC Firm UTEC Launches $326 Million Fund
UTEC is one of Japan’s largest science and technology-focused VCs, with a portfolio spanning more than 150 companies either originated from or backed by academic institutions.
Japan faces tight 10-day stretch for US tariff talks after election
TOKYO -- Japan's tariff talks with the U.S. look poised to pick up after the July 20 upper house elections, leaving a 10-day window to negotiate before postponed "reciprocal" duties take effect Aug. 1 ...
SBI Shinsei files for Tokyo relisting in quest to become ‘4th megabank’
TOKYO -- Japan's SBI Shinsei Bank on Friday applied to relist on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, aiming for a market capitalization of over 1.5 trillion yen ($10.2 billion), as SBI Holdings Chairman and ... ( read original story ...)
PAL revives Manila-Sapporo flights
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is returning to Japan’s Hokkaido region on a seasonal basis as it will relaunch Manila-Sapporo flights during the winter season in November. In an advisory, PAL ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t miss this UNIQUE cultural experience in Tokyo! 😍 #shorts
Explore Tokyo like never before with this unique cultural experience that you won't want to miss! Dive into the heart of Japan's vibrant capital and uncover hidden gems and traditions that define its ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Onosato to fight Oshoma, Hoshoryu faces Takayasu on opening day
Yokozuna debutant Onosato will contest his maiden bout at the top rank against new komusubi Oshoma, with fellow grand champion Hosho ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GATES To Tokenize $200B in Property As Real Estate Tokenization Booms
Japanese real estate firm GATES has launched an ambitious plan to tokenize over $200 billion in property assets, beginning with $75 million worth of prime ... ( read original story ...)
The Libertarian Silence in Japan
A recent visitor to Japan found appreciation for some of its cultural habits that align with libertarian values: the supremacy of voluntary exchange, the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Is on Fire as Bitcoin Nears $120K in Unstoppable Surge
Fueled by Trump’s pressure on the Fed and a tidal wave of investor optimism, the world’s most famous cryptocurrency is on an unstoppable run.
Insight: Trump’s $100 million crypto mystery man
Of all the riddles wrapped in the digital wallets sending funds to President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto business, a little-known entity last month became the biggest.
Nissan to supply cars to Honda in US, Nikkei says
Nissan Motor is in discussions to supply cars to Honda Motor in the United States, weighing the possibility of using its under-utilised U.S. plant, Nikkei reported on Friday without citing sources.
Asian markets trade mixed as Trump’s tariffs weigh; Nikkei, Kospi end in red
Asian markets ended mixed as investors reacted to US tariff threats; Sensex slumps, Hang Seng gains, Nikkei retreats.
Japan’s Akazawa Faces Bad Optics Risk as Lutnick, Bessent Visit
Japan’s top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa may come under renewed pressure in the coming days as he faces the risk of missing out on talks with the two key US officials entrusted with trade ...
Sovereign fund Danantara Indonesia, Japan’s JBIC agree to jointly finance renewables, power projects
Sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia said on Friday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation to jointly finance renewable energy, water ...
Japan can now detect earthquakes, tsunamis well before they strike
Japan has developed an undersea warning system that can detect earthquakes 20 seconds before they reach land, significantly enhancing its disaster preparedness. ( read original story ...)