Athletes at next year's Asian Games in Japan will stay on a "floating village" cruise ship and in converted shipping containers, an organising official told AFP, defending the cost-cutting move. A ... ( read original story ...)
Annual births fall to another record low in Japan as its population emergency deepens
The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899. The government data released Wednesday showed a 16th straight year of decline and it's faster than ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Seek Tariff Review in Latest Negotiations Ahead of G-7
Japan will stick to its stance of seeking a review of all US tariffs in what could be the final ministerial-level talks ahead of a leaders’ summit this month, the nation’s top trade negotiator Ryosei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ispace counts down to second moon-landing attempt on Friday
U.S. company to achieve a controlled moon landing as it prepares for the touchdown of its second uncrewed spacecraft on Friday, two years after its inaugural mission ended in failure. ( read original story ...)
Toyota is Japan Inc’s ultimate value contrarian
Japan’s efficiency push has a new and conflicted flag bearer in the form of its largest listed company. Toyota Motor’s resistance to the official drive to streamline corporate structures in pursuit of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ispace takes second shot at moon landing
Japanese company, is reportedly ready to attempt another moon landing this week. It reported that it had slightly revised the landing time for its ...
Japanese Space-Debris Firm Loses Half Its Value a Year After IPO
When Astroscale Holdings Inc. began trading in Tokyo a year ago, excitement over the Japanese space-debris pioneer was riding so high that the stock surged 62%, making it a billion-dollar company.
Japan April real wages slump for fourth month as inflation bites
Japanese real wages fell for a fourth consecutive month in April, eroded by stubborn inflation that has continued to outpace pay hikes delivered so far by companies, government data showed on Thursday ...
This company is helping family offices turn idle crypto into passive income
Figment transforms idle crypto assets into reliable income streams through secure, institutional-grade staking ...
Japan used car exporter picks Philippines for next Southeast Asia move
TSU, Japan -- A Japanese company that deals in used cars will launch an auto auction business in the Philippines, hoping to capitalize on the country's young population and growing economy. Apple ...
LVMH-backed firm hunts for Japan consumer brands with $315m fund
TOKYO -- A private equity firm backed by the world's top luxury group, LVMH, has set up its first Japan buyout fund, following similar moves by other big asset managers. U.S.-based L Catterton's 45 ...
Suspected crypto kidnapping mastermind detained in Morocco
One of the suspected masterminds behind a string of violent kidnappings in France of people linked to the cryptocurrency trade was detained Tuesday in Morocco, France’s justice minister said.
Even the Trumps Are Confused About How Many Crypto Offerings They Have
There is a decentralized platform for crypto lending; that Trump-linked company has its own token, too. There are Trump NFTs. There is a Trump bitcoin-mining concern. There is a Trump-branded bitcoin ...
Trump’s sons distance themselves from new Trump-branded crypto venture
A digital asset company has collaborated with the firm behind President Donald Trump's $TRUMP meme coin to launch what it's calling the "Official $TRUMP Wallet" -- but the president's sons, who run ...
FBI alert: New crypto trap drains wallets in seconds
The FBI is warning of a crypto scam targeting Hedera Hashgraph users. Cybercriminals are using fake nonfungible tokens (NFT) airdrops to steal wallet information and drain accounts, spreading offers ...
5 Best Crypto to Buy Now: Meet the Meme Coins Redefining Wealth in 2025
What began as internet comedy is now creating real-world wealth. Meme coins, once dismissed as fleeting digital jokes, have catapulted into serious investment t ...