The first launch came was at about 3 p.m. from the port city of Wonson. ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires ballistic missile off east coast, Japan says
SEOUL/TOKYO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - North Korea launched what appeared to be a ballistic missile into the sea to the east of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, Japan's defence ministry said. South Korea's ... ( read original story ...)
How crypto blew its big moment
Plus, fading voter enthusiasm worries Republicans, and Ed Sheeran apologizes to his fans.
Senate Crypto Clash Shifts to $25M Audit Rule After CLARITY Vote Collapse
The CLARITY fight shifts to a $25M crypto audit rule after a 49-50 Senate cloture defeat stalled the broader U.S. market structure bill.
Osaka Gas buys stake in Australia’s Browse
By Newsbase analysts Japanese energy firm Osaka Gas (TSE: 9532) has purchased a 5% interest in the Browse gas project from the UK’s BP (NYSE: BP), Reuters reported on September 18. The acquisition of ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Opens to Empty Seats
On September 19, the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opened. This is the third time Japan has hosted the event in 32 years, following Tokyo in 1958 and Hiroshima in 1994, and it has generated ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opens Asian Games 2026 with a heartfelt celebration of culture and unity in Aichi-Nagoya
Nagoya welcomed Asia’s athletes with an opening ceremony themed “Harmonic Heartbeat,” blending Japanese traditions, technology and cultural performances. The spectacle featured a replica of Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
3 Japanese Bank Stocks In Focus After The Bank Of Japan Rate Hike
Japan’s central bank just pushed its policy rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, and that small 25 bps move could reshape how investors think about large financial stocks. Higher rates, firmer ...
Asian Games 2026 medals tally live update: Check latest Aichi-Nagoya 2026 medal count, India’s position and gold, silver, bronze medals
India, Sept. 20 -- Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally LIVE Updates: The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 are underway in Japan, with athletes from across Asia competing for gold, silver and bronze medals. The Games began on September 19 and will continue until October 4, ( read original story ...)
A tweet about how the Italian-style Nagoya Cochin Egg Benedict breakfast was such a treat that it makes me want to visit the same restaurant on my next Nagoya trip
On my day trip to Nagoya yesterday, I had the 1,290 yen Nagoya Cochin Egg Benedict breakfast at 'Macaroni Nagoya,' an Italian restaurant located in the 'Nagoya Station Umaimon-dori Hirokoji-guchi' restaurant area inside Nagoya Station. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Prices Remain Firm as BOJ Rate Hike Hits 31-Year High
Crypto prices held firm after the BOJ rate hike to 1.25%, while the Japanese yen weakened and Bitcoin stayed above $77,000 Friday.
Toyota to restart vehicle plants in Japan; quake an uncertain factor
Toyota Motor Co. said it would restart its Japanese vehicle plants on Jan. 8 but, given the impact of the New Year’s Day earthquake, would decide separately about operations from Jan. 15. ( read original story ...)
Starbucks considers majority stake sale in Japan business – report
Starbucks (SBUX) is weighing the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business in a potential deal that could value the operation at about $3B, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto blew its big moment—and the blame game has begun
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong was at the center of a protracted fight over the role of digital assets in mainstream finance.
With hopes for crypto legislation dimming, Trump’s regulators step into the fray
Wall Street is asking for rules, and it now may be up to the industry-friendly Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to deliver.
Bayt Qatar in Nagoya showcases culture and sporting legacy
NAGOYA: Bayt Qatar (Qatar House) has opened in Nagoya ahead of the Aichi Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, offering visitors an interactive showcase of ( read original story ...)