Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly lower Tuesday as investors focused on Japan's new government and key export data out of Tokyo. Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and her new ...
Takaichi elected Japan’s premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering a political glass ceiling for women and setting the country up for a decisive turn to the ...
Man arrested for keeping father’s body at home says he didn’t have enough money for funeral
Police in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, have arrested a 61-year-old man on suspicion of abandoning the body of his 92-year-old father at their home. According to police, Masahiko Ichijo has admitted not ... ( read original story ...)
Yamada Yoji to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival
Yamada Yoji to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival's 38th edition where latest film 'Tokyo Taxi' screens as Centerpiece. ( read original story ...)
Japan mulls letting banking groups offer crypto trading services, Nikkei reports
Japan's financial regulator is mulling allowing members of banking groups to launch cryptocurrency trading services, in a move to expand market access and foster competition, the Nikkei reported on ...
EXPO 2025 Osaka closed with visitors topping over 29 million
EXPO 2025 Osaka hits 29 million visitors in six month-tenure as the world looks ahead to Riyadh 2030’s sustainable vision.
WTA Tokyo Day 3 Predictions Including Karolina Muchova vs Maya Joint
The WTA Pan Pacific Open enters its third day in Tokyo with four very exciting matches on the cards, including two first-time meetings. Will Victoria Mboko continue her resurgence, or will Diana ... ( read original story ...)
Matrade secures RM5.62b in potential exports at Expo 2025 Osaka, says CEO
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has secured RM5.62 billion in potential exports at Expo 2025 Osaka, held from April 13 to ... ( read original story ...)
Cathie Wood sends strong message on AI payments at Fed’s crypto event
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood delivered a striking forecast on the future of AI-driven payments during the Federal Reserve’s “Payment Innovation Conference” on Oct. 21, saying that emerging technologies ...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Japan’s Crypto Banking Shift and AI Trading Boom Fuel Bullish Outlook
Japan may soon let banks trade Bitcoin, AI bots like Grok and DeepSeek outperform rivals, and Bolivia adopts blockchain, all boosting Bitcoin’s bullish outlook.
LIVE: Fed Reserve hosts first-ever crypto conference
The U.S. Federal Reserve is hosting a first-of-its-kind conference on Oct. 21, 2025, focused on payments innovation. For the first time, cryptocurrencies will be part of the official agenda.
Japan’s Takaichi calls on BOJ to pursue inflation driven by wage gains
Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said on Tuesday she hoped the central bank would conduct monetary policy to sustainably achieve 2% inflation driven not just by rising raw material costs ...
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, citing Thatcher inspiration
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister, citing Margaret Thatcher as inspiration while promising to restore confidence and strengthen security. ( read original story ...)
Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan’s Prime Minister: What Are Her Views on Crypto?
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, the 104th in history. A conservative protégé of Shinzo Abe, she supports tech innovation and lower taxes.
‘Are They Planning To Sell?’—Elon Musk Suddenly Sets Crypto Price Alarm Bells Ringing After Breaking His Silence On Bitcoin
Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX has moved almost $270 million worth of bitcoin, setting alarm bells ringing as crypto watchers ask if he’s "planning to sell." ...
Bank of Japan deputy says stablecoins could rival traditional banks
Bank of Japan’s deputy governor says stablecoins could partially replace bank deposits and urges global regulators to adapt.