McDonald’s Corp. in Japan suspended about 30% of its stores nationwide on Friday after a systems outage. The restaurant chain is “currently investigating the cause and the timeline for recovery is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Minister to Address International Issues at G20 Summit
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki will represent Japan at the upcoming G20 meetings in Rio de Janeiro. He plans to discuss Japan's stance on various international issues, including foreign exchange.
Japan’s Finance Minister to Voice Forex Stance at Upcoming G20 Summit
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki has announced that he will articulate Japan's position on foreign exchange at the upcoming G20 finance leaders' meeting in Rio de Janeiro. He also plans to attend ...
What are Japan’s tactics based on latest suspected forex intervention
The yen had languished at 38-year lows past 160 per dollar before the suspected bout of intervention making policymakers increasingly worried ...
2025 MLB regular season schedule: LA Dodgers, Chicago Cubs open in Tokyo
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will open the season on March 18 in Tokyo, Japan. The rest of the league will begin on March 27, marking the earliest start in major league history, excluding special season-openers at international venues. ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Hoping for calm after tech storm, Japan CPI eyed
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The global tech selloff spread across equity markets more broadly on Thursday, setting the tone for a choppy session in Asia on Friday as investors try and ...
What are Japan’s tactics based on latest suspected intervention?
that may give the BOJ more flexibility in timing the next rate hike, analysts say. In Japan, the finance ministry decides whether to intervene in the currency market with the central bank acting as ...
Dodgers and Cubs open 2025 MLB season in Tokyo March 19, rest of league starts March 27
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani will open the 2025 season in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and the Athletics will start the home portion of their first season in Sacramento against the Cubs on March 31. ( read original story ...)
From Paris to Tokyo, The Fox lands in Manila
A favorite among the creative class, style-wise, the cultural and aesthetic connections between Paris and Tokyo bring together sharp tailoring, distinct streetwear influences, playfulness and wearable, comfort-focused designs. A selection was available in ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Boom: Japan’s Metaplanet Follows MicroStrategy’s Lead as BTC Skyrockets to $65K
Metaplanet's Bold Bitcoin Bet: "Asia’s MicroStrategy" Soars as BTC Hits $65K Metaplanet, Japan's investment powerhouse, is making waves by ramping up its Bitcoin [BTC] holdings, cementing its ...
Bitcoin: Japan’s Metaplanet mirrors MicroStrategy as BTC hits $65K
Metaplanet, a prominent publicly-listed investment and consulting firm headquartered in Japan, has significantly boosted its Bitcoin [BTC] holdings. Recently, the company acquired an additional 21.88 ...
How Ripple is simplifying crypto transactions for global users
Despite this, Berry remains optimistic, believing that blockchain and crypto adoption is advancing at a much faster pace due to their inherent utility. Berry explained Ripple's approach to enhancing ...
Japan Should Go Big or Go Home on Startups
After languishing for three decades, Japan is on the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to revitalize its economy through tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
How an Empty Lot in Mexico City Became an Artist’s Dream Villa
On a mission to bring more dynamic architecture to Mexico City, artist Bosco Sodi commissioned Álvaro Siza to design a three-story villa with space for a public art gallery. ( read original story ...)
The shocking story of Hwang Ui-jo – Secret sex video charge, blackmail and a family deception
The story of an international footballer who has gone from being the victim to the accused in a crime tale of many twists ... ( read original story ...)
BlockFi To Start Crypto Distributions Through Coinbase
BlockFi to begin crypto distributions through Coinbase in July. Eligible clients to receive instructions via email — non-US customers excluded.