The Senate on Tuesday rejected a sweeping cryptocurrency bill amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans, likely killing any effort to pass the legislation through the Senate prior to ...
Americans could soon trade U.S. stocks like crypto
Stocks tied to digital assets climbed after the SEC announced a new framework for trading U.S. stocks.
Nikkei rises 0.8%, led by chip-related stocks
Japanese stocks were higher in early trade after a fall in crude oil prices amid eased fears about Middle Eastern supplies.
Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 31-year high
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and pledge to deliver more to counter inflation risks, which may heighten if the ...
By the numbers: A look at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — The Asian Games open Saturday in Nagoya, Japan, and are often identified as the second most important multisports event after the Summer Olympic Games. They date from the first ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Retains Economy Minister in Cabinet Reshuffle, Vows to Speed up Spending Plans
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to fast-track policies to boost growth after retaining her key ministers in a cabinet reshuffle, including reflationist ally Minoru Kiuchi as economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM retains economy minister in cabinet reshuffle, signals no change in spending plans
By Yoshifumi Takemoto and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday retained key ministers in a cabinet reshuffle, including her reflationist ally ... ( read original story ...)
Fan Bingbing, Pedro Pascal films lead Tokyo Festival galas
The Tokyo International Film Festival has named its 15-title Gala selection, headlined by Fan Bingbing in Wayne Wang’s “Diary of a Mad Old Man,” Pedro Pascal in Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!,” John ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Games 2026 — Stage primed for Nagoya to welcome athletes
NAGOYA: THE evening was calm and the weather was pleasant with a light cool breeze. The airport was bustling as athletes and delegates were continuing to check in for the Asian Games. Help was always ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka fires back at critics after her bold US Open fashion choices spark backlash
Naomi Osaka claps back at critics of her bold US Open fits, saying she does not care if fashion haters do not like her. ( read original story ...)
South Korean delegation arrives in Nagoya for Asian Games
The Taeguk Warriors have entered the battlefield. The main delegation of the South Korean team for the 2026 Aichi Nagoya Asian Games arrived in Japan on the 17th, two days ahead of the opening ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto snatches two Washington wins after CLARITY blow
The crypto industry faced a devastating loss following the Senate vote failure on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. But it quickly scored two minor wins at Washington. The CLARITY Act required 60 ...
Japan households’ stock investments overtake insurance, pensions for first time
TOKYO -- Japanese households' equity holdings have risen above their insurance and pension assets for the first time on record, revised Bank of Japan figures released Thursday show, as a stock market ...
Asian Games 2026: Accommodation mix-up leaves Indian athletes stranded in Nagoya (watch)
Indian athletes arriving in Nagoya for the 2026 Asian Games faced logistical chaos, with missing paperwork and decentralized housing. Many were stranded at transit hubs for over 12 hours without food ... ( read original story ...)
From torrential rain to typhoon threat: Asian Games face turbulent start in Aichi-Nagoya
The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya are facing an early weather threat, with organisers bracing for possible disruption from a tropical storm that could strengthen into a typhoon and approach central ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya faces possible typhoon threat early in Asian Games
Asian Games organisers are bracing for possible weather disruption in the opening few days of the multi-sports gathering with the possibility of a typhoon hitting the Aichi-Nagoya coast on Monday. ( read original story ...)