By Rae Wee and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) - Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of "new militarism" by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China’s ‘huge arsenal’
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up. ( read original story ...)
China’s economic growth leaves Japan in the dust
Thirty years ago in its heyday Japan’s economy was bigger than the whole of Asia combined. Today it is the size of just three Chinese coastal regions. Japan has been the economic powerhouse of Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto rally: Why Humanity, Worldcoin, FET, and Venice Token are soaring
A crypto rally resumed during the weekend, with Humanity Protocol (H), Worldcoin (WLD), Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET), and Venice Token (VVV) being the top gainers. Humanity, Worldcoin, ...
After leaving in 2024, Japanese restaurant Suehiro gets fresh life with new Little Tokyo development
After they were kicked out of Little Tokyo in 2024, the owners of Japanese restaurant Suehiro have signed a lease to be a part of the newest mixed-use development being built in their old neighborhood ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Refutes ‘New Militarism’, Accuses China of Rapidly Arming
"Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new militarism'?," he said on ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto investing: From SIP-style investing to large-cap assets – How to fit Bitcoin, digital assets into your portfolio
Retail investors remain cautious about crypto due to market volatility. Experts suggest a disciplined approach: invest regularly, focus on quality assets, and allocate 2-5% of portfolios to crypto for ...
Naomi Osaka Dazzles in Bronze Peplum Dress With Tulle Train on the Court After Sparking Backlash
Naomi Osaka at the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2026 in Paris, France As Naomi Osaka scored her 100th Grand Slam match with a win at 2026 French Open on Saturday, she also served up ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Rejects China’s ‘New Militarism’ Label as Hypocritical
Japan rejects China’s accusation that it’s pursuing “new militarism,” Tokyo’s defense chief said Sunday, in one of the sharpest responses yet to Beijing’s criticism. ( read original story ...)
Brian Armstrong vs Jamie Dimon, Mark Cuban ditches bitcoin and crypto card payments surge: This week in cryptocurrency
This week was a whirlwind of news, with stories ranging from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong vs JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon to Mark Cuban’s surprising move away from Bitcoin. Let’s dive into the details.
Scott Bessent says US seized roughly $1B in Iranian crypto as regime nears ‘end of their tether’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S. has seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as Operation Economic Fury pushes Iran's economy toward collapse.
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Japan Stocks Rally as AI Boom Boosts Sentiment
The Nikkei 225 rallied to 66,000 as U.S.-Iran deal hopes improved risk appetite, while lower oil-shock fears and record highs on Wall Street supported Japanese stocks.
Glittering Osaka edges Jovic to prolong French Open runPublished on: May 31, 2026 4:49 AM
Pakistan, May 31 -- Naomi Osaka continued to shine in the City of Light as she beat American teenager Iva Jovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, in the French Open third round on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
More Tokyo-area schools choose Nagasaki over Kyoto for trips amid overtourism, rising costs
NAGASAKI -- This southwest Japan city is seeing a surge in school trips from the Tokyo metropolitan area as schools seek to avoid overcrowded Kyoto an･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Amazing footage shows underwater volcano in Japan erupting
Amazing footage taken by Japan's Coast Guard shows an eruption near Iwo Jima after an eruption just two months prior to when this footage was captured. Creditt: Japan Coast Guard ... ( read original story ...)
Japan makes first contribution to NATO’s PURL mechanism for Ukraine
Tokyo allocated $14.658 million, or about 2.2 billion yen, from its supplementary budget for fiscal year 2025. Japan’s Foreign Ministry said the funds would be used exclusively to purchase nonlethal ... ( read original story ...)