A Japanese real estate man spent around Rs 5 crore on a city-wide ad campaign featuring his son's childhood photos, turning 16-year-old Yu-kun into a reluctant local celebrity. Despite the father’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s shift to cashless society prods BOJ call for payment innovation
Bank of Japan officials are ramping up calls to keep pace with rapid developments around digital currencies that may accelerate a shift to cashless payments in a country better known for its belief ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urged to use gloomier population forecasts after plunge in births
Japan must stop being overly optimistic about how quickly its population is going to shrink, economists have warned, as births plunge at a pace far ahead of core estimates. Japan this month said there ... ( read original story ...)
China, Mexico, EU, Japan, Canada urge Trump not to impose new airplane tariffs
China, Mexico, the European Union, Japan, Canada and many airlines and aerospace companies worldwide urged the Trump administration not to impose new national security tariffs on imported commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Owners of damaged downtown L.A. businesses still support the protesters, just not the ‘hoodlums’
Downtown shopkeepers began to assess the damage Tuesday following the violence and destruction over the course of four days of protests. ( read original story ...)
Asia shares climb after China and the US say they have a framework for seeking a trade deal
Asian shares are trading higher after China and the U.S. said they have a framework for following up on the trade truce reached last month in Geneva. ( read original story ...)
Bain, KKR Said to Be Among Second-Round Bidders for Sapporo Unit
Bain Capital, KKR & Co. and Lone Star are among investment firms that have advanced to the second round of bidding for the real estate unit of Sapporo Holdings Ltd., according to people familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Serves New Campaign ‘So Pour A Sapporo’, Via Sunday Gravy
Sapporo releases newest brand campaign, ‘So Pour A Sapporo’, via indie advertising agency Sunday Gravy. ( read original story ...)
Peaceful protesters help clean up Little Tokyo museum damaged during ICE protest
In the wake of several days of destructive protests in Los Angeles, one particularly unlikely target of the demonstrators is left dealing with extensive damage. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Prediction: $200K Target in Sight Amid Trump & Japan Tailwinds
Trump-backed ABTC buys $23M BTC, U.S. busts $500M crypto laundering scheme, and Japan’s QE could spark a Bitcoin rally to $200K. Here’s what to know.re’s what to know.
Trump’s Crypto Playbook Is Now Clear
The world of crypto can feel impenetrable. The basic technology is complicated enough, but the subculture—with its own particular argot and decorum—is what’s truly forbidding. Even if you’re not quite ...
Peter Thiel-backed crypto group Bullish files for Wall Street IPO
Bullish describes itself as a blockchain-based crypto exchange offering “market leading order depth and consistently tight spreads”. Its chief executive Tom Farley served as president of the NYSE ...
Trump’s CFTC pick calls for comprehensive crypto rules in nomination hearing: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, major cryptocurrencies climb as investors wait for more insight on trade discussions between the U.S. and China. Plus, Brian Quintenz, President Trump's pick ...
Asia Morning Briefing: Coinbase Premium, Not Bank of Japan Rates, Might be the Metric to Watch for BTC
Bitcoin BTC $109,746.24 is trading at $109.7K as the Wednesday trading day begins in Asia, according to CoinDesk market data. While the world's largest digital asset is trading flat in the early hours ...
Japan wholesale inflation slows, taking pressure off BOJ
Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed in May on falling import costs for raw materials, data showed on Wednesday, taking some pressure off the central bank to raise interest rates. But the rise in ...
Japan SBI Invests $50M in Circle, Strengthening USDC’s Position in Global Finance
Japan’s SBI Group has invested $50 million in Circle to help grow USDC. This shows strong support for stablecoins from big financial companies.