(Reuters) -Mixed martial arts will make its Asian Games debut next year in Nagoya, Japan, while cricket will remain on the programme after its controversial return at Hangzhou, the Olympic Council of ... ( read original story ...)
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
Mixed martial arts (MMA) will make its Asian Games debut next year when Nagoya hosts the continent's premier sporting event, organizers said on Tuesday. Cricket was also formally approved for ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket’s Fate at the 2026 Asian Games Still Hangs in the Balance
Cricket and mixed martial arts were initially approved for inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games, which are set to be co-hosted by Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and its capital, Nagoya. However, uncertainty ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket Set for 2026 Asian Games Return in Japan
Cricket and Mixed Martial Arts are confirmed for inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The decision was made at a board meeting in Nagoya City, with cricket set to return to the Olympics in 2028 ... ( read original story ...)
Strategy’s Bitcoin buys should be ‘super careless’ to pump price — Exec
Richard Byworth said if Strategy more aggressively buys Bitcoin, it could increase the cryptocurrency’s price and lead to a “market NAV expansion” for the company.
Asia Hedge Funds Add Japan, India After Tariff Shock, Says Morgan Stanley
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian hedge funds tiptoed back into the market last week, adding to their positions in Japan and India shares, after quickly cutting exposure when U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Japan’s factory output slides as Trump tariffs jolt manufacturers
Japan's factory output fell more than expected in March, dragged down by its key motor vehicles industry, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies rattle manufacturers and a whole host of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory output falls in sign of frailty before tariffs
Industrial production dropped 1.1% in March compared with the previous month, the industry ministry reported Wednesday. Economists had forecast a 0.4% drop. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota starts collaborating with self-driving leader Waymo on autonomous cars
Japan’s top automaker Toyota announced a partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo on Wednesday. The move was somewhat anticipated, as the use of such ... ( read original story ...)
Prosecutors seek 20-year prison term for founder of failed crypto platform Celsius Network
Prosecutors say the founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network should face 20 years behind bars for telling lies and engaging in self-dealing that cost ...
Why Crypto Leaders Are Feeling Optimistic About the Future
TIME100 talks panelists agreed that a focused bill regulating stablecoins could help cement the U.S. dollar’s dominance.
Japan March retail sales rise 3.1% year/year
Japanese retail sales rose 3.1% in March from a year earlier, slightly less than the median market forecast for a 3.5% increase, government data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Nutmeg compound effective in suppressing coronavirus infection: Hokkaido Univ.
Nutmeg contains a compound capable of suppressing infection by the coronavirus, a research group at Hokkaido University here has discovered ... ( read original story ...)
Chance to touch ‘Doctor Yellow’ bullet train, lucky icon in Japan
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Railfans will have a rare chance to get up close and personal with the recently retired "Doctor Yellow" shinkansen -- touted as a symbol of happiness -- during a special event to be ... ( read original story ...)
What’s the status of the ‘flying cars’ at ongoing Osaka-Kansai Expo after incident?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the "flying cars" being demonstrated at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, after an in･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Ghana Participates in Expo 2025 Osaka
A delegation from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is representing Ghana at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.The team is promoting trade and investment opportunities to strengthen bilateral ... ( read original story ...)