The Trump administration asked Japan in early May to increase its share of costs for U.S. troops stationed there, prompting Tokyo to consider boosting facility funding by tens of billions of yen, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cracks down on ‘sparkly’ names for babies like Pikachu or Nike
If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” ... ( read original story ...)
MATRADE Targets RM13 Bln Potential Trade, Investments At Expo 2025 Osaka
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to unlock RM13 billion worth of potential trade and investments through its participation in the Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. Its chief ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia eyes RM13b trade boost through Expo 2025 Osaka participation
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) aims to unlock RM13 billion worth of potential trade and investments through ... ( read original story ...)
JD Vance: “Crypto finally has a champion” in the White House
Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, as the Trump administration has leaned into cryptocurrency,.
Crypto has a champion in the White House, Vance tells bitcoin conference
President Donald Trump is a strong ally for the growing cryptocurrency industry, Vice President JD Vance told attendees at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
‘Crypto king’ has court hearing in NYC kidnapping case
NBC New York obtained new video that shows the torture victim running down the street after his escape, 17 days into captivity, and seeking help from a police officer.
Kinaxis Brings AI-Powered Supply Chain Breakthroughs to Tokyo at Kinexions 25
Kinaxis® (TSX: KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced it will host Kinexions Japan 25 on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Tokyo. This year’s event will spotlight new ...
Citi Reverses Course on Firing of Japan Trader Five Years On
Citigroup Inc. revoked the firing of a senior trader in Japan as part of a wrongful dismissal settlement following years of wrangling over problematic trading practices in the bank’s Asia unit. ( read original story ...)
Japan Expands Military Push Against China With US Stand in Doubt
Japan is stepping up efforts to deter China’s military ambitions in the Asia-Pacific as Tokyo and other US partners seek clarity from the Trump administration about its plans to counter Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
JD Vance says crypto can help everyday Americans. Here’s how many actually use it.
About 1 in 6 U.S. adults — 17% — have ever invested or used cryptocurrency, a number that has held steady since 2021, according to Pew Research surveys.
Jam Kamal showcases Pakistan’s trade potential at Expo 2025 Osaka
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan spotlighted Pakistan's rich trade potential and export diversity during a high-profile press conference at Expo 2025 Osaka. Speaking to media ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Puts Fukushima Soil in Prime Minister’s Flower Beds to Show It’s Safe
Fourteen years since one of the worst nuclear accidents in history, Japan is getting creative in the effort to convince people that the contaminated soil is safe enough to be recycled. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 40-year bond sale sees weakest demand in 10 months
Japan’s $3.5 billion auction of 40-year government bonds on Wednesday just crashed through a ten-month low, drawing a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.2, the weakest ...
Japan’s rising long-term debt costs ripple around the world
Government bond markets should be seen, but not felt. These giant pools of capital are meant to move slowly. Japan, home to one of the biggest and usually most boring of all, is bucking that trend ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo twists on octopus-filled takoyaki become hot commodity
OSAKA -- One mid-May day at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, a mix of Japanese visitors and foreign tourists could be seen lined up at a stall selling " takoyaki rolls" -- an international twist on the ... ( read original story ...)