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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Mizuho Bank said Tuesday that its systems experienced connection disruptions from around 7 a.m., affecting online transactions for individuals and corporations, but it stressed there ...

In developing countries around the world, the case for crypto as a payment and investment tool has become significantly stronger ...

Which crypto to invest in—could be among the questions of blockchain whales and aficionados as they strategize for well-diversified portfolios for the coming ye ...

EV battery marker CATL and condiment producer Foshan Haitian are among mainland industry champions seeking a listing in Hong Kong in 2025.

As the best year in crypto’s history comes to a close, it’s worth looking back at how it went and where it leaves us for 2025.

Stablecoins, regulatory clarity, artificial intelligence, and DePIN are the key buzzwords for the upcoming year.

Of all the things sure to sour Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s holiday mood, foreign investors falling out of love with Tokyo stocks has really got to hurt.

Asian markets shares were mixed on Tuesday, with trading closed in Tokyo and Seoul for New Year holidays. Markets are nearing the close of a stellar year driven by a growing economy, solid consumer ...

STORY: Japan’s factories might be turning the corner. Figures out Monday showed activity still shrinking, but at a slower pace. The closely watched au Jibun Bank purchasing managers’ index for ...

The race to establish national Bitcoin reserves is reshaping geopolitical strategies as nations around the world seek to position themselves as global financial leaders. The most prominent ...

Crypto die-hards are anticipating a golden age for digital assets under President-elect Donald Trump. That has helped fuel a blistering run in bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. The price of ...

In a year that proved the vanishing difference between virality and traditional fame, one moment involving Hawk Tuah Girl stood apart.

At 39,894.54, the benchmark index finished at its best year-end level ever, topping the previous high from the end of 1989 at the height of the country's bubble economy.

Tokyo stocks are likely to test new highs in 2025 backed by hopes for an economic recovery with wage growth, but uncertainties loom o ...

Japan's stock market ended 2024 trading with the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average closing at 39,894.54 , its highest-ever finish, as investors bet on the AI-related tech boom, Japanese companies' ...

TOKYO -- As Japan welcomes more foreign tourists and workers, it is also seeing a rise in the deaths of foreign nationals. Companies that take care of the deceased are taking on vital roles by helping ...