South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 at risk of hitting 62k as traders bet on Fed, BoJ hikes
In theory, the tightening of monetary policy in the US and Japan should be bearish for the Nikkei 225 Index since it would push debt-servicing costs higher for longer. However, the upcoming rate hikes ...
Cate Blanchett heads to Tokyo for Displacement Fund Films premiere
Cate Blanchett will travel to Tokyo for the 39th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival, where five short films backed by the Displacement Film Fund will receive their Japan premieres. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan, Fed Rate Hikes Expected Same Week: Will Yen Rally?
The Fed decides on rates Wednesday and the Bank of Japan follows Friday, with hikes expected from both this week.
Japan records a trade deficit for 4th month as oil imports soar
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s trade deficit totaled 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) last month as surging oil prices due to the conflicts in the Middle East sent the cost of imports soaring. It was the fourth ... ( read original story ...)
Ahead of Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
A banner for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is hung at a train station in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 16, 2026, three days before the Sept. 19-Oct. 4 sports event opens. (Yonhap) (END) [We Welcome ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Clarity Act fails: List of Senate Republicans voting with Democrats
Crypto Clarity Act stalls in Senate as three Republicans join Democrats, leaving digital asset overhaul short of votes.
Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
Landmark crypto bill fails procedural vote, casting doubt on new digital-asset rules
Legislation aimed for regulatory framework for digital assets, but Congress remained divided over curbs on Trump’s crypto investments.
Landmark US crypto bill fails as Senate splits over Trump ethics concerns
Defeat is a massive setback to an industry that has spent record sums lobbying for a favourable market structure ...
Senate cloture vote on Clarity Act fails, dealing regulatory blow to crypto industry
The Senate on Tuesday voted to block the Clarity Act from advancing, dealing a blow to the crypto industry's push for a comprehensive market framework.
Crypto Stocks and Tokens Drop After Senate Blocks Landmark Bill
Senators from both parties blocked a landmark digital asset market structure bill in a procedural vote Tuesday, with Democrats citing continued concerns over ethics provisions meant to address ...
Cathie Wood dumps $65 million in crypto ahead of CLARITY vote
Veteran investor Cathie Wood dumped $65 million worth of crypto stocks and funds on Sep. 14, a day ahead of the crucial cloture vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
Crypto bill collapses on Senate floor
Democrats said the legislation didn’t do enough to crack down on President Donald Trump’s potential conflicts of interest.
Why Japan’s 3.8% bond shock is quietly setting a trap for Bitcoin
Bitcoin yen carry trade risk hinges on BOJ policy and currency moves. Japan’s bond auction alone cannot establish a leveraged unwind.
Waymo to launch driverless service in Tokyo by 2027
Waymo is teaming up with Japanese taxi operator Nihon Kotsu and ride-hailing app GO to launch a fully driverless ride-hailing service in Tokyo, with public rides expected to begin in 2027. If launched ... ( read original story ...)