The top Japanese regulator, the Financial Services Agency, has reportedly signaled it is ready to reform that nation’s crypto gaming laws.
AI demand isn’t fading, Tokyo Electron finance chief says
TOKYO -- Tokyo Electron, Japan's leading maker of semiconductor production equipment, sees AI-related sales rising about 150% this fiscal year to 690 billion yen ($4.8 billion) and expects demand to ...
Asian Equities Rally as Soft Yen Supports Japan: Markets Wrap
Asian equities climbed Thursday as a weaker yen and Beijing stimulus measures supported the region’s two largest stock markets.Most Read from BloombergNJ Transit, Amtrak Trains Delayed After Derailmen ...
Seabourn Odyssey handed over to Mitsui Ocean Cruises
Mitsui Ocean Cruises received Seabourn Odyssey, future Mitsui Ocean Fuji, at Yokohama handover ceremony. Ship will undergo refurbishment at Mitsubishi yard ... ( read original story ...)
Some 7-Eleven owners in Japan fed up with strategy, welcome foreign bid
TOKYO (Reuters) - As much as Jun Nagao doesn't like the idea of foreigners scooping up Japanese companies, the former 7-Eleven franchise owner thinks a takeover would bring welcome change to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM candidate Koizumi talks of change, but rivals could alter US diplomacy
In the race to become Japan's next leader, young contender Shinjiro Koizumi has positioned himself as a change candidate, but his veteran rivals Shigeru Ishiba and Sanae Takaichi are the ones pushing ... ( read original story ...)
Who will become Japan’s next prime minister?
Mr Kishida has beefed up Japan’s armed forces, deepened its alliance with America, and helped repair relations with South Korea, which are haunted by the legacy of Japan’s colonisation of Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s own followers literally laughed at his crypto debt idea
Trump still doesn’t seem to understand how cryptocurrencies work. And at a recent crypto event, one of his ideas was so absurd it sent the room into a fit of laughter.
Harris sees ‘next generation of breakthroughs’ built by U.S. workers. AI, crypto could benefit.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris pledged to support cutting-edge industries and middle-class workers while touting her previously released plans, as she delivered an economic address in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
Japan to expand antidumping duties to fight evasion
TOKYO -- Japan seeks to broaden its antidumping duties to cover products routed through third countries, Nikkei has learned, aiming to curb inflows of goods -- like Chinese steel -- that may enjoy ...
Osaka vs. Putintseva Prediction: China Open 2024
On Thursday, Naomi Osaka (No. 73 in the world) meets Yulia Putintseva (No. 32) in the Round of 64 at the China Open. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. ( read original story ...)
The Protocol: When Trump Bought Red-Meat Bitcoin Burgers, He Called It ‘Crypto’
Bitcoiners aren't usually the forgiving type – especially toward perceived apostates who ape into other cryptocurrencies. That's why Republican
Japan’s Nikkei ekes out gains in choppy trade
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged up in choppy trade on Wednesday, buoyed by Wall Street strength overnight, while profit-taking reined in gains as investors awaited fresh drivers. The Nikkei was up 0.3% at 38,068.22, by the midday break, while the broader Topix gained 0.1% to sit at 2,660.55.
Why Asian Games 2026 may not include cricket? Learn why host Nagoya are struggling to host the sport
Explore the challenges facing crickets inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Despite initial hopes, logistical issues and baseballs cultural dominance raise doubts about the sports ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hired ex-Serena coach as she wants ‘no regrets’
Naomi Osaka says she is at a stage in life where she "does not want to have regrets" after hiring Patrick Mouratoglou as her new coach. ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY Stabilises Amid Bank Of Japan’s Cautious Signals
The USD/JPY pair has found a stable footing around 143.22 as investors carefully analyse the recent comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda. His remarks suggest that the BoJ is taking a ...