This is the fund’s third acquisition and second in Japan. CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has secured new capital from institutional investors for its private lodging fund, CapitaLand Ascott Residence ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese hotel group’s shares soar on plan to raise $5bn to buy bitcoin
Shares in Japanese hotel developer turned bitcoin investor Metaplanet soared on Monday after it unveiled plans to raise about $5.4bn to add to its already large stockpile of the cryptocurrency.
Crypto funds’ assets hit record high as investors hedge and diversify
Assets held in crypto funds hit a record high in May as easing trade tensions lifted risk appetite and some investors used the digital currencies to hedge against market volatility and diversify from ...
Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions
A significant number of Democrats, 16, joined Republicans in advancing the crypto legislation. The GENIUS Act would create a new regulatory structure for stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency ...
Delete These Android Crypto Apps Now: 20 Phishing Apps Found on Play Store
Cybersecurity researchers have found 20 malicious apps that snuck onto Google’s Play Store to try and drain people's funds from their wallets.
Japan to link health insurance non-payment to visa renewal
TOKYO -- Japan is revising its public health insurance system as it seeks to ensure foreigners are up to date on their payments, Nikkei has learned.
Japan’s Economy Remains at Risk of Technical Recession, Data Shows
The Japanese economy shrank less than initially estimated in the first quarter but remains at risk of technical recession, which could delay the Bank of Japan’s timeline for raising interest rates.
Maruya Honten, NAGOYA – One of the Best Hitsumabushi Meals at This 160-Year-Old Unagi Restaurant
Maruya Honten in Nagoya Japan serves expertly grilled eel, offering rich hitsumabushi and classic Una-Don in a polished, traditional setting. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka Expo temporarily suspends water shows after high levels of bacteria detected
Organizers of the Expo 2025 in Osaka have suspended its popular daily fountain shows and closed a shallow pool area due to pneumonia-causing bacterial contamination that required cleaning and safety ... ( read original story ...)
Ange Postecoglou responds to Alan Brazil’s infamous comments before Celtic appointment
Before Celtic, Postecoglou had won titles in Japan and Australia, but Brazil had no knowledge of him, so rather than ask questions, he proceeded to think it was a ‘wind-up’. ABC News in Australia ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks lifted by tech gains, US-China trade talks eyed
Tokyo stocks rose Monday as buying of tech shares helped the Nikkei index close above the key 38,000 line, but further gains were lim ... ( read original story ...)
BentallGreenOak to Invest $11 Billion in Japanese Real Estate
BentallGreenOak will accelerate real estate investments and hiring in Japan, joining a growing number of global firms that are betting money can be made as local companies offload property assets. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin-Proxy Metaplanet Stock Shoots 20%, Overtakes McDonalds Japan
Metaplanet stock hits fresh year-high at 1,638 JPY as the Bitcoin proxy firm dominates 70% trading volume on Japan's Standard Market.
Nomura to shut branch in China as it scales back wealth business
TOKYO] Nomura Holdings is closing one of its four branches in China, as the Japanese securities firm scales back its wealth management business in the mainland after years of losses. Read more at The ...
Japan’s ruling party aims for 1,000 trillion yen nominal GDP in 2040, PM Ishiba says
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he had instructed ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) executives to include the goal of achieving 1,000 trillion yen ($6.94 trillion) nominal GDP ...
Japan to consider buying back some super-long government bonds, sources say
Japan is considering buying back some super-long government bonds issued in the past at low interest rates, two sources with direct knowledge of the plan said on Monday, underscoring its focus on ...