This comes as Japan's ruling LDP under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to call an election likely in February.
Japan’s activists grapple with a new problem — success
For decades, shareholder activists in Japan struggled to make headway, often facing deeply entrenched resistance from companies as well as cultural and legal obstacles. Now, as Japan’s stock market ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor, mayor to resign for double election over metropolis plan
The Osaka governor and the Osaka mayor plan to resign their posts soon and run in a double election as part of efforts to seek public endorsement for their flagship policy, the "Osaka metropolis plan, ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka claps back at outfit critics
The Post Tennis star Naomi Osaka claps back at outfit critics appeared first on Tennis World USA Naomi Osaka is known for her unique and fashionably bold tennis outfits, which attract a lot of ... ( read original story ...)
Eric Adams crypto coin crashes soon after launch, sparking scam accusations
In one of his first ventures since leaving office, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams hawked the “NYC Token,” a meme coin that he claimed would be used to fight “anti-Americanism” and antisemitism.
Betterment Customer Data Exposed in Crypto Scam Hack
The breach occurred through a compromised third-party marketing platform, allowing attackers to impersonate the trusted financial service.
Apex Legends Global Series Year 5 Championship reveals partners, brings major esports event to Sapporo in 2026
The Apex Legends Global Series has revealed a broad lineup of sponsors and partners for its upcoming Year 5 Championship, set to take place Jan. 15–18, 2026, at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME in Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese property gets some encouraging news
TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Japan's real-estate market is starting to look up, with trading in property firms reflecting optimism for the sector, helped by news such as a possible deal by Daiwa Securities ... ( read original story ...)
French regulator says some crypto firms unresponsive as EU licence deadline approaches
Nearly a third of crypto companies without an EU licence in France are still to tell the regulator whether they intend to get the licence required under new EU rules or will cease operating by July, ...
Japanese Property: Fear Has Overcome Greed
As we outlined last week, domestic and foreign investors are already running "what-if" scenarios assuming a recession in the US. Ironically, while avoiding the auto and electronic sectors with the ... ( read original story ...)
French regulator says some crypto firms unresponsive as EU licence deadline approaches
Nearly a third of crypto companies without an EU licence in France are still to tell the regulator whether they intend to get the licence required under new EU rules or will cease operating by July, ...
Polygon Labs buys two crypto startups for $250 million as it looks to compete with Stripe
The longtime blockchain developer bought cash-to-crypto company Coinme and wallet infrastructure firm Sequence.
Japan’s Nikkei hits all-time high on Wall Street rally, snap election bets
Japan's Nikkei share average surged to a record high on Tuesday, as markets played catch-up with Wall Street's recent two-day rally following a public holiday in the Asian nation earlier this week. In ...
Osaka governor, mayor to step down in bid for ‘Osaka metropolis plan’
NHK has learned that the governor of Osaka Prefecture, Yoshimura Hirofumi, and the mayor of Osaka City, Yokoyama Hideyuki, have announced their intention to resign and hold new elections. ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor mulls stepping down to pave way for secondary capital designation
Both the governor and mayor of Osaka are considering resigning from their posts to pave the way for the city to become a backup capital. ( read original story ...)
World shares are mixed and Tokyo hits a record, tracking fresh highs on Wall Street
Asian shares mostly gained led by a rally in Japan. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 surged 3.1% to 53,549.16 at close, a record. Technology-related stocks helped lift the benchmark. Compute chip testing equipment ... ( read original story ...)