Which crypto has the strongest real-world use case in 2026? That question used to be about whitepapers and roadmaps. Now there’s enough actual data to answer it. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum ...
Japan banks battle to secure deposits as savers chase market highs
Japanese banks are, in a historic shift, competing to shore up their deposit base as lending opportunities grow and consumers, seeking to beat inflation, shift their savings into a booming ...
Sapporo becomes early favourite for 2030 Winter Olympics with approved bid
The city of Sapporo is the first to officially bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics and becomes the early favourite after the Japanese Olympic Committee approved its candidate file late Wednesday. Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-style and steel as Osaka tames Vekic to reach Paris third round
By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - Former world number one Naomi Osaka made another dazzling entry at the French Open on Thursday, but she was made to work hard to avoid the exit door in a 7-6(1) 6-4 victory over Croatian Donna Vekic in the second round. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports
TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - Japan and the Philippines said on Thursday they would begin talks on an agreement to share classified information to allow Tokyo to step up transfers of military equipment to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s latest French Open fashion includes ivory train and gold jacket
PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka keeps bringing the fashion in Paris. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka refuses to back down on French Open ‘fashion show’ which is infuriating rivals
Naomi Osaka has posted an Instagram photo in front of the Eiffel Tower in her French Open ostentatious outfit, as the former world No 1 rallies against criticism. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka chooses another bold French Open outfit after ‘fashion show’ criticism
Osaka added a metallic gold bomber jacket and ivory train to her sequined gold playing dress for the second-round clash with Donna Vekic at Roland Garros ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact. ( read original story ...)
Europe less able than US to contain crypto-bank shocks, UniCredit director says
MILAN, May 28 (Reuters) - Europe may struggle to respond to risks from links between crypto assets and banks in the way U.S. authorities contained damage during the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) ...
Osaka criticised for breaking rules with French Open ‘fashion show’
Naomi Osaka criticised by opponent for breaking rules with French Open ‘fashion show’ - Laura Siegemund hit out at Osaka for her clothing choice at Roland Garros and how long it took her to be ready t ( read original story ...)
Marcos secures $3.4B investment pledges from Japanese business leaders
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday secured stronger commitments for deeper economic integration during a high-level roundtable meeting with top Japanese business executives at the Imperial ... ( read original story ...)
Palace: Marcos optimistic Japan visit will bring more investments
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that his state visit to Japan will spur fresh investments in the Philippines, even as ... ( read original story ...)
Market Brief: Why Japan’s Rate Hike Could Hit Crypto And Nvidia At Once
To hold its current 0.75% policy rate, the BOJ would have to print yen and absorb unwanted bonds itself, which risks crashing the currency further. The cleaner path is to raise rates and let the bond ...
Japan woos visiting Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality in a four-day state visit to Japan that culminates Thursday. There is a palace banquet, a prestigious ... ( read original story ...)
Trump vows future-proof US crypto market structure that cannot be reversed by critics
President Donald Trump is doubling down on his ambition to cement a permanent legal framework for cryptocurrency in the United States, vowing that the country’s emerging digital asset rules will be ...