Denmark released anti-whaling activist Paul Watson from detention on Tuesday and said it had rejected a Japanese request to extradite him over criminal charges dating back more than a decade. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports expand faster than expected in November
Japan's exports rose for a second straight month in November, data showed on Wednesday, indicating strong global demand that businesses worry could be undermined by protectionist U.S. trade policies. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Rise as Weak Yen Helps Amid Uncertainties
Japan’s exports posted another gain in November as the yen’s weakness helped exporters amid rising uncertainties abroad. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, report says
Japanese automakers Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are reportedly entering merger talks to help them compete against Tesla and other electric vehicle makers, according to the Nikkei financial newspaper. ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes 19.8 bil. yen for long-range missiles in FY 2025 budget
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan is considering allocating 19.8 billion yen ($130 million) for the mass production of long-range missiles in the budget for fiscal 2025 from next April, sources familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone Buys Ritz-Carlton Okinawa as Japan Tourism Booms
Blackstone Inc. has bought a Ritz-Carlton resort in Okinawa and is purchasing another hotel on the Japanese island in a deal worth about ¥20 billion ($130 million), according to people with knowledge ... ( read original story ...)
No parachute needed: New typhoon observation device demonstrates high accuracy in field test
Researchers in Japan have demonstrated the high accuracy of their newly developed typhoon observation device, which is designed to drop from an aircraft into the eye of a typhoon. The results are ... ( read original story ...)
3rd anniversary of deadly arson attack at Osaka clinic observed
Bereaved relatives placed flowers and offered prayers Tuesday at the site of a mental health clinic in Osaka where 26 people perished in a fire set by an arsonist in 2021. The fire was started at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, Nikkei reports
(Reuters) -Japanese auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will start negotiations to merge as they face growing competition from bigger global electric vehicle makers, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Marriott opens mid-priced Four Points Flex hotels in Japan
OSAKA--U.S.-based hotel giant Marriott International Inc. is targeting budget-conscious travelers with the introduction of mid-priced hotels to Japan under the brand name of Four Points Flex by Sheraton. ( read original story ...)
Memecoins: Shaping Crypto’s $10T Market Through Community And Virality
Exploring the dynamics behind their appeal in digital culture reveals key strategies that other projects can adopt to build thriving communities.
XRP rises nearly 4% as Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Japan’s double standards on sexual and reproductive health services
Japan began a trial for over-the-counter (OTC) emergency contraceptives in December 2023, but the implementation has been limited. Only 145 pharmacies (0.3% of the nation's 60,000) are participating, and it is still unclear when and how the decision to make it an OTC drug will be made.
Japan enacts ¥13.9 tril extra budget for economic package
Japan's parliament on Tuesday enacted a 13.9 trillion yen supplementary budget for the current fiscal year through next March to finance a new economic package, including inflation relief steps and ...
Philippine military upgrade but no mutual defence: pros and cons of Manila-Tokyo deal
The deal strengthens defence ties between the nations, but analysts warn it could entangle the Philippines in Japan’s regional security role and provoke China. ( read original story ...)
Cooperative model at Expo 2025 Osaka with Legacoop accord
The Commission General for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka and Legacoop - the National League of Cooperatives and Mutual Societies - have signed an agreement for the Italian cooperative movement's ... ( read original story ...)