Most Japanese households expect prices to keep rising for the next few years, a central bank survey showed on Monday, reinforcing expectations the country was seeing conditions fall into place for ... ( read original story ...)
Dream Theater announces ‘Live in Tokyo, 2010’ live album
Dream Theater is releasing a new live album, Live in Tokyo, 2010.The set, due out March 13, was recorded during the prog metallers' performance at Japan's 2010 Summer Sonic festival. The show would ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi to call snap election Monday as opposition unifies
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected on Monday evening to announce a snap election for next month, setting the stage for a campaign fight against opposition parties that last ...
Why Singaporeans are snapping up Japanese real estate
SINGAPORE: A combination of favourable conditions – a weak yen, tourism growth and attractive rental yields – is driving unprecedented Singaporean interest in Japan's property market. Just a few years ... ( read original story ...)
‘Why are Crypto, XRP, Bitcoin down today?’: Investors frustrated after sudden fall
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin fell about 3% in the last hour. Ethereum was nearly 4%, and XRP more than 5% in the same time frame. These figures were recorded at the time of writing this story.
“Don’t Rush It”: Crypto Advice From Bermuda’s Premier
Bermuda was among the earliest jurisdictions to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets back in 2018.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits intraday record above 54,000
Japan's main stock index hit another intraday high on Wednesday to top the 54,000 mark for the first time. Many investors believe that the stimulus policies of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will ...
India’s central bank allows Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking to set up local unit
India's central bank has granted an "in-principle" approval to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) for setting up a wholly-owned subsidiary in the country, the regulator said in a statement on ...
Yokohama Tire announces reduced tire production at Salem plant, nearly 400 workers to be laid off
Yokohama Tire announced on Friday that they have plans to “significantly reduce tire production” at their Salem location, resulting in the layoff of around 392 hourly and salaried employees at the ... ( read original story ...)
Just really stressful: Naomi Osaka opens up ahead of Australian Open return
With the Australian Open approaching, two-time champion Naomi Osaka is eyeing a third title. However, ahead of the tournament, she let out a sigh of relief after parting ways with Evolve, the agency ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto firms buoyed by Trump get rocked as US bill delayed
The unbridled optimism that permeated the crypto industry during Donald Trump’s first year back in power is giving way to angst, after a much-awaited digital-asset bill was delayed in the Senate amid ...
Salem officials respond to layoffs at Yokohama Tire plant
Yokohama Tire is reducing tire production at its manufacturing facility in Salem, leading to the layoff of approximately 392 hourly and salary workers, according to a marketing firm representing the ... ( read original story ...)
Prevc crowns weekend with second ski jumping win in Sapporo
Slovenian Domen Prevc crowned his weekend with a second win at the ski jumping World Cup in Sapporo, Japan on Sunday. With jumps of 137. ( read original story ...)
Project B Announces Tokyo as Host City of Global Basketball Circuit, Featuring Elite Men’s and Women’s Competition
Today, Project B announced Tokyo as a host city of its 2026-27 basketball season. The global sports platform will play men’s and women’s tournaments at ... ( read original story ...)
Major Parties Other than JIP to Skip Osaka Double Election
Major Japanese political parties other than the Japan Innovation Party are expected not to participate in the upcoming double election for the governor of Osaka Prefecture and the mayor of Osaka, the ... ( read original story ...)
SEN RICHARD BLUMENTHAL: Crypto is a gamble our financial system doesn’t need
Senate Banking Committee advances crypto legislation despite warnings from 2023 banking crisis. New report reveals crypto-linked taxpayer bailout.