The Japanese government is aggressively supporting startups, and large companies are seeking more opportunities to bet on entrepreneurs. ( read original story ...)
Japan Foods warns of ‘substantial’ full-year loss, citing weak sales and outlet closures
SINGAPORE] Japan Foods announced on Monday (May 5) that it expects to report a “substantial net loss” for FY2025 ended March 31, based on a preliminary review of the group’s unaudited management ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s 100 days of profit: Crypto coin rakes in millions, raises ethics questions
Last week, another of the Trump family's crypto ventures, World Liberty Financial, announced that one of its digital coins is being used by an Abu Dhabi investment firm for a $2 billion investment in cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
May’s Crypto Picks Everyone’s Buzzing About: 5 Best Cryptos to Buy in May 2025
Bitcoin’s swinging past $65K, meme coins are going wild on social feeds, and altcoin projects are launching like r
Father of crypto entrepreneur rescued from kidnappers after having finger severed
French police rescued the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur from his kidnappers Saturday night, but found he’d had one of his fingers severed – the latest in a spate of abductions tied to ...
Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka takes first title in 4 years and her first on clay
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has claimed her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open and on her seemingly worst surface. ( read original story ...)
Japan says no plan to threaten Treasuries sale in US trade talks
Japan has no plans to threaten to sell its $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasuries in trade talks with Washington, its finance minister said on Sunday, clarifying earlier remarks that the bond ... ( read original story ...)
MGM: $8 Billion Japan Casino Shovel In The Ground Could Ignite A New Brick And Mortar Era Globally
MGM Resorts International plans a game-changing mega resort in Osaka for 2030, tapping into global expansion trends. Read why MGM stock is a buy. ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins first WTA title since maternity break
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka won her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open after beating Slovenia's Kaja Juvan 6-1 7-5 in the final of the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo - a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prepared to use its role as America’s largest creditor as leverage in Trump trade talks
No country holds more provable Treasury debt than Japan with roughly $1.1 trillion, equivalent to a quarter of its entire economy. ( read original story ...)
Suspect who hit Osaka children with SUV said he disliked people living without hardship
The Osaka Prefectural Police Department is investigating how and why the 28-year-old suspect, Yuki Yazawa, committed the assault. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Hit by Backlash From Tennis Fans After a Petty Social Media Post
Osaka has not issued a statement or apology in response to the backlash. It remains unclear whether the post was meant to be sarcastic ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s 100 days of profit: Crypto coin rakes in millions, raises ethics alarms
Trump returned to the White House days after launching a cryptocurrency meme coin that analysts say is now worth a fortune.
French influence in Tokyo
Tokyo is a fascinating city. Its population of over 37 million makes it the world’s largest and it probably boasts restaurants with as many different styles of cooking as there are in London. ( read original story ...)
Japanese annual festival resumes after major quake forced cancellation last year
An annual spring festival featuring large floats has been held in a Japanese town that was devastated by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake. The event did not take place last year due to the quake. ( read original story ...)
Castles, cuisine and culture – essential things to do in Nagoya, Japan
From ancient castles to delectable cuisine, explore the welcoming Japanese city of Nagoya with our comprehensive list of top things to do. ( read original story ...)