Nippon Steel was standing firm on its proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, Chief Executive Eiji Hashimoto said Tuesday after President Joe Biden’s blocked the top Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota backs Japanese space startup Interstellar to mass-produce rockets
A Toyota research unit will invest in Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies (IST) to support mass production of its rockets, the world's biggest carmaker group said on Tuesday, expanding its ... ( read original story ...)
Blinken visits Japan as Nippon Steel decision weighs on relations
U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel casts a shadow over Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Japan on Tuesday for farewell meetings ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese ovens maker to buy out Fujitsu General for $1.6 billion
Paloma Rheem Holdings is offering to pay Fujitsu General stockholders ¥2,808 a share, or as much as ¥164.7 billion. ( read original story ...)
Yen Has Rough Start to 2025 as Tokyo Traders Return From Holiday
The yen slid the most among its major peers as traders in Tokyo returned from the holiday season and sold the currency.
Alcoholic beverage stocks slide in Asia on US cancer warning
TOKYO: Shares of Asian liquor and beer makers declined after the US surgeon general outlined a direct link between alcohol consumption and heightened cancer risk, and called for warning labels. ( read original story ...)
2 men die after choking on mochi treats in Tokyo; 7 others taken to hospitals: Reports
Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when eating the treat. ( read original story ...)
Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction
A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious fish market, setting the second highest price on record during its new year ... ( read original story ...)
Massive tuna sells for $1.3M at Japan auction
A company spent $1.3 million to acquire a massive tuna during an auction held at a Japanese fish market in Tokyo over the weekend. It weighed over 600 pounds. ( read original story ...)
Biden’s Nippon Steel block triggers diplomatic fallout after crypto order mix-up
United States President Joe Biden rejected Japan's Nippon Steel takeover deal with US steel, sparking animosity with the Japanese government.
Fallen ‘Crypto King’ Do Kwon facing 130 years in prison after $40 billion collapse
Terra Founder Do Kwon was once a crypto darling out of Stanford. Now, he's facing a tough legal battle and a 130-year-long max jail sentence.
Tax Tip: Crypto Assets
CNBC's Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson explains the taxes on cryptocurrency gains. We Cooked Sweet Strawberries from the Market! Sweet Fruit Drink and Healthy Jam #dessert ...
Japan’s SBI Said to Agree to Take Majority Stake in Solaris
Japan’s SBI Holdings Inc. agreed to take a stake of more than 70% in Solaris SE as part of a new fundraising round for the German fintech, according to a person familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes, continuing deadly New Year’s trend in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat. ( read original story ...)
Google updates financial products policy for crypto ads
Google's crypto ad policy allows certified and FCA-registered advertisers to promote cryptocurrency services in the UK starting this month.
Bitcoin To $150,000, Ethereum To $10,000: Crypto Researcher’s Top 2025 Predictions Sees Special Role For Meme Coins
Pseudonymous crypto researcher Alex Wacy outlined his predictions for 2025, touching on price targets for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and the future of meme coins. Bitcoin: The ...