Since May 2, nearly 55 sessions have been conducted with over 2,100 participants, including Japanese nationals and international delegates, according to an official statement. ( read original story ...)
Ayush Expo in Osaka getting wide attention: Ministry
The Ministry of Ayush on Tuesday said India’s approach to health and wellbeing is getting attention at the ongoing World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. It said that yoga has emerged as a major global ... ( read original story ...)
A landmark crypto bill just advanced in Congress. Here’s what it aims to do.
The Genius Act broke through opposition from Democrats in the Senate on Monday evening, moving the key piece of stablecoin legislation forward.
Japan follows Trump’s lead, weighs taxing imports from China’s Shein, Temu
The US president’s move to revoke the tax exemption for small parcels from China has spurred other governments to do likewise.
Yokohama Rubber Reports Nearly $2 Billion in Revenue for Q1 2025
Yokohama Q1 2025 results reveal record sales but lower profits due to acquisition costs. Forecasts for full-year growth remain strong. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba to sack farm minister Eto over rice remarks, Kyodo says
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to sack farm minister Taku Eto following remarks the minister made about rice, Kyodo News reported on Tuesday, citing multiple sources. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Play: How A Japanese Firm Is Leading Asia’s Crypto Charge
In a stunning turnaround, Metaplanet has quickly moved from a low-key technology company to a significant strategic force in the Bitcoin industry. The company h ...
What The SEC’s Crypto Roundtable Series Mean For Digital Assets
The SEC Crypto Task Force (CTF) is hosting a five-part roundtable series on digital assets, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the evolving role of AI in these industries.
Why Can’t India Draft a Clear Cut Crypto Policy? Country’s Supreme Court Raps Government
Supreme court justice Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said that there is "parallel under-market" for crypto that can affect the economy.
Dollar slips on caution over US economy, traders mull US-Japan talks
The dollar slipped again on Tuesday after declining for a week, weighed down by the Federal Reserve's caution over the economy while traders considered news that upcoming U.S.-Japan talks could ...
Family of woman who died in immigration custody demands full release of video
The family of a Sri Lankan woman who died at an immigration detention facility in central Japan has filed another lawsuit demanding the full release of surveillance footage taken while she was in ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s IHH unit seeks up to $1.3 billion in damages from Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo
IHH Healthcare said on Tuesday its unit has filed a petition in a Tokyo court to revise damages sought from Japan's Daiichi Sankyo over its Fortis Healthcare stake buy to up to 109.3 billion rupees ... ( read original story ...)
Experience the “Xiamen Day” at Expo 2025 Osaka and Embark on a New Journey of Diverse Exchange
At the end of this month, the 'Xiamen Day' will be launched at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. Individuals from all sectors are welcomed to this grand celebration. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, focus on hybrids
Honda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles given slowing demand and would be focusing on hybrids, now far more in favour, with a slew of revamped models. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes flat as investors await fresh trade signals
Japan's Nikkei share average ended flat on Tuesday, as support from a pause in the yen's rally lifted automakers and exporters, while investor sentiment remained cautious following U.S. sovereign ...
Nikkei index snaps 4-day losses ahead of Japan-U.S. tariff talks
Tokyo stocks edged up Tuesday with the Nikkei index snapping a four-day losing streak, as investors took a wait-and-see stance ahead of expected tariff talks between Japan and the United States. The ...