TOKYO: The cumulative number of measles cases in Tokyo since January has reached 34, equaling last year's total, the Tokyo metropolitan government announced on Tuesday (March 17). ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi Visits Trump as Hormuz Warship Standoff Simmers
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a diplomatic balancing act at a summit this week with Donald Trump, after the US president called on Japan to deploy warships to help secure the war-stricken Strait ... ( read original story ...)
US Focus on Iran May Impact Asia, Japan’s Ex-Defense Chief Says
A channeling of US resources into the conflict ravaging the Middle East could cause an imbalance in the current security environment surrounding Japan, renewing the need for the country to strengthen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader faces high-wire act in Washington over Trump’s Iran demands
By Tamiyuki Kihara, Tim Kelly and John Geddie TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the White House on Thursday for meetings that offer U.S. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Kospi leads gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, await Fed rate verdict
The Middle East war continues to escalate, keeping investors on edge.
Global market | Nikkei jumps nearly 2% as AI, chip stocks rally
Japan's Nikkei index surged on Wednesday, driven by technology stocks. Investors eased worries about rising oil prices, boosting market sentiment. Advantest and SoftBank Group saw significant gains.
Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but shipments to China and U.S. slump
Exports to China, Japan's largest trading partner, fell 10.9%, while shipments to the U.S dropped 8%. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Kospi leads gains in Asia as investors assess Japan trade data, Iran war developments
The Middle East war continues to escalate, keeping investors on edge. ( read original story ...)
Major crypto exchange reveals new plan in first shareholder letter
Following the release of its 2025 financial results yesterday, CEO Akshay Naheta has issued his first letter to shareholders. According to Naheta, 2025 was a year of "substantial" rebuilding, designed ...
How Eric Trump Became an Ally of One of China’s Biggest Crypto Companies
Bitmain has been dogged for years by questions about the security of its mining rigs. But that hasn’t stopped it from going into business with a key member of the First Family.
Popular crypto firm quietly fires staff, replaces CEO
Messari, a popular crypto market data firm, has laid off some of its staff members as CEO Eric Turner stepped down to make way for Diran Li. Turner updated on March 16 that he had ...
Japan, US to agree to jointly develop rare earths at summit
The Japanese and U.S. governments are set to agree on the joint development of rare earths, lithium and copper at a summit meeting to be held in Washington on Thursday, Nikkei has learned.
Japan, US to agree joint development of critical minerals this week, Nikkei says
TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) - Japan and the United States are set to agree to jointly develop rare earths, lithium and copper at Thursday's summit, the Nikkei Business Daily reported on Tuesday.
Limited-Time ONE PIECE CAFE GENE Debuts at PARCO in Shibuya, Osaka, and Nagoya
Limited-Time TV Anime ONE PIECE Collaboration Cafe "ONE PIECE CAFE GENE" Debuts at PARCO in Shibuya, Osaka, and Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Limited-Time TV Anime ONE PIECE Collaboration Cafe ‘ONE PIECE CAFE GENE’ Debuts at PARCO in Shibuya, Osaka, and Nagoya
PARCO Co., Ltd. is proud to present “ONE PIECE CAFE GENE,” a limited-time collaboration inspired by the globally renowned TV anime ONE PIECE – based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga series serialized in ... ( read original story ...)
PayPay stock holds post-IPO gains: Macquarie sees ‘ample room for upside’ in Japan’s QR payment boom
Strong IPO demand, financials, and expansion into markets like South Korea drove momentum in the stock.