Regent, a startup developing electric seagliders to transport people and cargo, has raised a $60 million round of venture funding and struck a partnership with Japan Airlines to figure out how to bring the company’s flying electric ferries to the waterways of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan players channel spirit of the samurai in ‘do or die’ Rugby World Cup match against Argentina
It’s “Samurai Time” for Japan at the Rugby World Cup.The equation facing the Japanese is quite simple heading into their final pool game against Argentina in Nantes on Sunday.Essentially, it’s win or go home. ( read original story ...)
Japan pledges $1 billion for UN climate change fund
Japan will put up to 165 billion yen ($1.11 billion) into the United Nation's main fund for helping vulnerable countries cope with climate change, the country said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Best Bitcoin Casinos in Japan (2023): Top Japanese Crypto Casinos with Big Bonuses & Top BTC Games
Looking for the best Bitcoin casinos in Japan? Discover our list of the top 10 Japanese online casinos that accept BTC payments and other cryptocurrencies.
Shiba Inu Behind Viral ‘Doge’ Meme To Be Honored With Statue In Japan — And Maybe Later On Moon Too
An NFT community that holds the original “Doge” meme is collaborating with local governments to erect a physical statue in honor of Kabosu, the dog that inspired the viral meme.
Dogecoin NFT Community ‘Own The Doge’ is Installing Kabuso Dog’s Statue in Japan
An engaged NFT community that holds the original ‘doge’ meme is working with local governments to install an actual statue that pays homage to Kabuso, the dog that inspired the meme. The statue will ...
US’s recession odds are high, which is good news for the crypto market
The United States (US) economy this year has seen increasing concerns about a potential recession amid a notable surge in interest rates and market volatility. The current environment, marked by ...
TSMC in Japan and India’s IPO hopes
Last December, my colleague Annie Cheng Ting-Fang travelled to Phoenix to cover TSMC’s equipment installation ceremony at the facility, an event that US president Joe Biden also attended. Since there ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.69%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Transportation Equipment, Services and Food sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 1.69%. The best performers of the session
Japanese Nikkei Faces 20% Correction Unless Bank of Japan Increases Stimulus
Japan's Nikkei 225 index may see a significant correction if the Bank of Japan decides against additional quantitative easing. Japan's Nikkei 225 index may see a significant correction if the Bank ...
Silicon Valley Bank Test Comes To Tokyo, And It’s About Time
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is suddenly obsessing over something the Tokyo establishment never saw coming: social-media-fueled bank runs.
At least 1 country to give up building own pavilion for 2025 Osaka Expo amid rising costs
At least one country is considering giving up building its own pavilion for the 2025 Osaka world exposition amid soaring material costs, and intending to use a shared pavilion built by the organizer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan M&A Blazes Trail as Global Deals Decline
Total value of M&A transactions involving Japanese companies grew 14% year-on-year to $111 billion for the first nine months of 2023, making the country the only major market in the world that ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Tightens Scrutiny of Crypto Exchanges After JPEX Blowup
Hong Kong’s securities regulator and police force set up a task force to assist with the detection of suspicious activity at crypto exchanges, intensifying oversight of the industry after the blowup at the JPEX platform.
Japan’s Nikkei snaps five-day losing streak as US yields ease
Japan's Nikkei share average snapped a five-day losing streak to record its biggest one-day percentage jump in three months on Thursday as U.S. Treasury yields eased from 16-year peaks, with investors ...
Japan’s Nikkei rebounds from over 4-month low as US yields ease
Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded from an over four-month low on Thursday as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks, with easing U.S. Treasury yields supporting sentiment.