BRUSSELS/TOKYO -- Japan could become the first non-NATO member whose companies are given access to the Western alliance's defense-tech accelerator now that the two parties are negotiating a deal, ...
Australia opens the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo with a 3-0 victory over Taiwan
Australia opened the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Robbie Perkins’ two-run homer in the fifth inning and Travis Bazzana’s homer in the seventh at the Tokyo Dome ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to expand support for post-IPO startups in AI, robotics
TOKYO -- Japan will support companies raising capital after they go public in such high-tech fields as artificial intelligence, robotics and space, helping bridge the funding gap faced by many ...
EU to include UK and Japan in ‘Made in Europe’ plans
European Commission offers access to bloc’s subsidies for manufacturing in partner countries with trade agreements ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s ‘flying car’ pavilion to take flight again for limited time
The venue is located at Osakako Vertiport, a takeoff and landing site in the city of Osaka's Minato Ward, developed by Osaka Metro Co. The facility will be open for a limited time through March 25. ( read original story ...)
How the War in Iran Is Hitting Crypto
So far, bitcoin has held up better than many expected as the conflict with Iran unfolded. The crypto asset initially fell to $63,000 when the bombing began over the weekend, but the price eventually ...
Japanese Drift Crew Arrested After Wicked Skids Caught on Camera by Tokyo PD
Reports by Japanese outlets like NHK World, TBS News Dig, and FNN say the incident occurred back in December. Footage released by the Tokyo Metro PD shows at least two cars drifting on public roads at ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s $7.8 Billion Crypto Market Draws Fresh Attention in War
The US-Israeli war on Iran is putting renewed focus on the country’s $7.8 billion cryptocurrency market, which citizens and authorities there have increasingly turned to for storing and sending money ...
Japan’s next US investments likely to cover nuclear plant, copper refinery
TOKYO -- Tokyo and Washington are considering a nuclear power plant and a copper refining facility as candidates for the second phase of Japan's $550 billion investment and loan pledge in the U.S., ...
Japan beats Taiwan 2-0 and Vietnam edges India 2-1 with late winner at Women’s Asian Cup
Japan has opened Group C at the Women’s Asian Cup with a 2-0 win over Taiwan after wearing down a stubborn defense in intense heat at Perth, Western Australia ... ( read original story ...)
The yoghurt delivery women combatting loneliness in Japan
As loneliness deepens in one of the world's fastest-ageing nations, a network of women delivering probiotic milk drinks has become a vital source of routine, connection and care. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
TOKYO — It’s officially named the World Baseball Classic . But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani. ( read original story ...)
Ueda Says Iran Conflict Could Hit Japan’s Economy Significantly
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warned that the Middle East conflict could have a major impact on the nation’s economy, in comments likely to firm up investor expectations that authorities will hold ... ( read original story ...)
Japan made to toil but winning AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener all that matters
Japan were surprisingly made to work for an opening win over Chinese Taipei at the AFC Women's Asian Cup. ( read original story ...)
The Iran Conflict Is Shaping Oil Markets, Stress‑Testing Crypto And Redefining AI
Oil is spiking, crypto outflows from Iran surged 700%, and AI helped execute the strikes. Three forces are converging in one conflict. Here's what leaders need to know ...
Coinbase leads crypto stocks higher after Trump signals support for digital asset market structure bill
Coinbase jumped 12% on Wednesday following President Trump's latest call to help pass a law that would enable crypto firms to issue yield-bearing stablecoins.