By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO/WAKAYAMA, March 2 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank is expected to keep raising interest rates but gave no hints on ...
Japan’s Volcano Islands hit by 6.0-magnitude quake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted the Volcano Islands, Japan region at 0355 GMT on Monday (March 2), the German Research Centre for Geosciences said, reported Xinhua. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Crash Deepens as Trump Confirms More Airstrikes to Hit Iran
Not long after, Israel launched new air strikes targeting Tehran. They also expanded their military campaign to include attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Trump also ...
X allows paid crypto promotions but bans them in EU, UK
X is now allowing paid promotional crypto posts under a new partnerships framework, but banned crypto promotions in the European Union, UK and Australia due to stricter financial laws.
XRP Plunges 26% As Crypto Market Faces Fresh Headwinds
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) saw stretches of very strong bullish momentum in 2025, but trading took a bearish turn later in the year -- and weakness has extended into 2026. The cryptocurrency's token price has ...
Japan on alert over Hormuz as oil risks mount
Japan is closely monitoring the risk of a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions surrounding Iran intensify, with officials warns ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo Reopens Following Comprehensive Transformation
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co., Ltd. today announced the reopening of Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo, a hotel in the heart of Sapporo, on February 1, 2026, following a ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s Crypto Landscape Shifts as Governments Tighten Control and Institutions Expand Adoption
Asia's crypto sector sees bold moves in 2025, from Iran's $7.78B ecosystem to Japan's Bitcoin buys and South Korea's stablecoin gaps.
Feds: Orlando crypto firm CEO lived a high life on others’ money
Christopher A. Delgado, CEO of a Central Florida-based company at the heart of an alleged $328-million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, lived an eye-popping life of luxury for a few years before his ...
Short-term Japan bonds hold allure for bank managing US$17 bil
The bank, based in Ibaraki prefecture northeast of Tokyo and a unit of Mebuki Financial Group Inc, held about ¥2.6 trillion (US$17 billion) of securities at the end of December. This including roughly ...
Bank Of Japan’s 2026 Just Got A Whole Lot Harder
Granted, there’s chatter that the BOJ is determined to hike rates again in short order — perhaps April. In December, the Ueda BOJ raised Japan’s benchmark rate to 0.75%, a 30-year high.
Plan drafted to facilitate post-quake administrative work in greater Tokyo area
The Japanese government has drafted a plan that calls for local civil servants nationwide to promptly start supporting administrative workers in the greater Tokyo area, if a huge earthquake strikes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces growth risks, slower BOJ rate hikes from Iran conflict
Japan faces risks of low growth and high inflation if a prolonged Middle East conflict keeps oil prices elevated and hits the import-reliant economy, analysts say, complicating the central bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity hits near 4-year high in February, PMI shows
TOKYO, March 2 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity accelerated in February to its fastest pace in almost four years, as robust demand led to sharp increases in output, new orders and employment ... ( read original story ...)
United in faith at small mosque in Osaka
FAR from home, a Malaysian student leads terawih prayers in a modest Osaka, Japan mosque, where Muslims are few but faith runs deep, Sinar Ahad reported. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Goes Viral After Wild Fan Reaction in Japan
If you ever wondered how popular Shohei Ohtani is in his home country of Japan, a new viral video will show you. ( read original story ...)