The Bank of Japan must keep monetary policy loose and move very gradually in raising interest rates as global trade uncertainty clouds the economic outlook, a senior International Monetary Fund ...
As Japan prepares to vote on new government, coalitions vie for power
The Japanese Diet is scheduled to vote on the nation's next prime minister on Tuesday, which has political parties angling to gain support for their candidates. ( read original story ...)
Digital asset treasuries are opening the gates to mainstream crypto
New managed crypto products are giving institutions and everyday investors simple, regulated access to digital assets without the complexity of traditional crypto trading.
Yokohama lays out plans to successfully integrate Goodyear OTR business
HIRATSUKA, Japan— Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) plans to revise the production allocation and network of the former Goodyear OTR business following its acquisition earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka survives 3-setter, injury to advance at Japan Open
Naomi Osaka fought through an injury to defeat defending champion Suzan Lamens 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-2 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open on Wednesday.The No. 1 seed in her home-country ... ( read original story ...)
China Sends Armed Ships Into Japan-Claimed Waters in Record Streak
China’s coast guard has increased the tempo and duration of its patrols since Japan nationalized the Senkaku islands in 2012. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Government Makes Formal Request For OpenAI To Stop Copyright Infringement
The Japanese government has formally requested that OpenAI avoid infringing on Japanese intellectual property, particularly in response to its video-generating tool, Sora 2. ( read original story ...)
Feds seize $15 billion in bitcoin after busting alleged global crypto scam
Federal prosecutors said a criminal network in Cambodia used forced labor to extract billions from victims in the U.S. and around the world.
Crypto analyst says Dogecoin has a strong shot at $4.80
If Dogecoin can sustain momentum at the $0.16 price level, it has a "strong shot" at rebounding toward $0.48, Ali predicted. It means the meme coin will have to surge more than 2.3 times from its ...
Blackstone CEO offers $2.5m for Japan Nobel laureate’s stem cell research
TOKYO -- Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman will contribute $2.5 million through fiscal 2027 to Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka's work on using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell technology ...
Naomi Osaka cuts short on-court interview after win in Japan: ‘I’m sorry’
Naomi Osaka is through to the quarter-finals of the WTA 250 event in Osaka, though it wasn’t a straightforward path. After edging out the first set in a tiebreak, she dropped the second 6-3 to Dutch ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion wraps up Expo 2025 Osaka participation, welcomes over 5 million visitors
The UAE Pavilion has concluded its six-month participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, an event focused on innovation and cultural exchange, after attracting ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Property Markets Show Signs of Revival as Investment Rises
Asia-Pacific's commercial real estate sector is showing fresh signs of momentum, lifted by a favorable mix of cyclical recovery, structural tailwinds, and an emerging global rate-cutting cycle that is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan To Slam The Hammer On Crypto Insider Trading — Huge Penalties Incoming
Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to finalize crypto trading rules by year-end and submit legal amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act next session. Japan is preparing to ...
‘Scammed’ MAGA Crypto Influencer Fumes Over Trump Dinner Disaster
In another TikTok video after the dinner, Pinto filmed inside a Lamborghini, where he said “pretty much all he got” from the dinner was a black cap with “$TRUMP” and “FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT” printed on it.
Japan to ban crypto insider trading under proposed FIEA amendments
Japan’s FSA is preparing to outlaw insider trading in crypto markets through new legislation by bringing digital assets under securities law.