Go runs the most widely used taxi hailing app in Japan in terms of user numbers, according to a survey in 2024 by ICT Research and Consulting. It competes in the country against Uber Technologies, ...
Japan’s consumer mood worsens as Iran war clouds chance for April rate hike
Japan's consumer confidence worsened in March at a pace unseen since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a government survey showed, swelling the toll on a fragile economy from soaring fuel costs caused by ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Which Crypto Is the Better Buy in 2026?
Both of these leading digital assets have lost roughly half of their value since hitting their peaks in the back half of 2025.
Crypto payments to pass Strait of Hormuz is the next logical step for Iran’s sanctions-skirting trade network
The Iranian regime has been increasingly using cryptocurrency over the last few years to facilitate cross border oil trading, according to data from Chainalysis.
Goldman-backed Go Taxi app said to plan Japan IPO this year — Bloomberg
Japan’s most popular taxi-hailing provider Go Inc is planning an initial public offering this year which could raise several hundred million dollars, according to people familiar with the matter.
Nikkei 225 Surges as US-Iran Ceasefire Lifts Sentiment and Oil Prices Drop
Nikkei 225 rallies sharply as easing Middle East tensions boost investor confidence, with falling oil prices supporting equities, improving risk sentiment, and strengthening the bullish technical ...
CLSA curtails flagship Tokyo forum because of its Chinese parent
CLSA has been forced to scale back its flagship Tokyo investor forum because of the sensitivities of its state-backed Chinese parent. The institutional broker and investment group has held the event ... ( read original story ...)
University of Tokyo to directly manage affiliated hospital in response to scandal
A string of corruption cases involving doctors at the hospital recently came to light, with one indicted for allegedly receiving ¥1.8 million in services at clubs and brothels. ( read original story ...)
Suntory to offer Roku Gin distillery tour and tasting in Osaka
Suntory’s Osaka Distillery is the company’s oldest facility, built in 1919 by founder Shinjiro Torii to produce Western spirits with Japanese sensibilities. Just last year, it became the first ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo could be getting its own version of the Las Vegas Sphere
SBI Holdings is exploring plans for an immersive – and round – entertainment venue in the capital ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom viewing starts at Japan Mint in Osaka
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- An annual cherry blossom viewing event began Thursday at the Japan Mint in Osaka, attracting visitors with its "cherry blossom passage." From the south gate to the north gate of the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on profit-taking, ceasefire uncertainty
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher in early Thursday trading as overnight Wall Street gains kept sentiment upbeat and helped erase los ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto fraud tops FBI’s annual crime report as Americans lose billions to scams
The FBI reports cryptocurrency scams accounted for over $11 billion in losses in 2025, making up more than half of all internet crime losses reported.
Iran Demands Bitcoin and Crypto for Strait of Hormuz Toll Payments
Iran is demanding that oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz make toll payments in the form of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from the Financial Times. The report cites Iran Oil, ...
Japan Finance Minister flags impact of cross-market volatility on interest rates
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Thursday recent market turmoil has underscored how sharply interest rates can be driven by volatility spilling over from other markets, a dynamic she ...
Tokyo stocks overcome early profit-taking to open higher on Wall St. gains
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher in early Thursday trading as overnight Wall Street gains kept sentiment upbeat and helped erase los ... ( read original story ...)