The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai has welcomed more than four million visitors, making it one of the most popular national pavilions at the event.The milestone follows the recent UAE Day ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan showcases chipmaking prowess as a private exhibitor at Osaka Expo
The expo’s guidebook makes only brief references to Taiwan's food and lifestyles, but the structure of its pavilion and exhibits are rich in symbolism. ( read original story ...)
LDP presidential candidate Hayashi sees need for backup of Tokyo
The idea has been championed by opposition Nippon Ishin no Kai, which is seeking to turn Osaka into a backup capital. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2025 Was Maybe The Busiest One Yet
Following last year’s upbeat showing, Tokyo Game Show 2025 was even busier and bustling with lots of people. I also played more games than I thought possible. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo takes the top spot in ‘world’s coolest’ neighborhood rankings (with London and Chicago close behind)
A bookish district of frenetic Tokyo, a “creative” corner of Belgium and a former industrial area in Brazil’s largest city all make Time Out’s latest “coolest” neighborhoods ranking. ( read original story ...)
HongShan-Backed Hong Kong Crypto Payment Startup Becomes Unicorn With $47 Million Round
Redotpay’s recent round drew participation from investors including Coinbase Ventures, Temasek’s Vertex Ventures and Galaxy Ventures.
Unusual Trading Ahead of Crypto-Treasury Deals Draws Scrutiny From U.S. Regulators
The SEC and Finra reached out to companies whose shares moved sharply before they announced plans to buy bitcoin and other digital assets.
Crypto bill, stablecoins, new ETPs to drive Q4 crypto returns: Analysts
Analysts expect the crypto market to be driven by legislation, ETP approvals, and stablecoin growth in the fourth quarter after digital treasuries dominated last quarter.
Crypto stock jumps over 50% on thrilling announcement
Bakkt Holdings (NYSE: BKKT), the New York-headquartered firm that builds tech solutions to help companies join the crypto industry, announced the appointment of Mike Alfred to its board of directors ...
Auckland boss highlights Naomi Osaka’s mission in return to ASB Classic
Auckland tournament director Nicolas Lamperin addresses Osaka signing up to return to the ASB Classic in 2026. ( read original story ...)
Trump says South Korea, Japan will pay billions ‘upfront’ in investment
U.S. President Donald Trump insisted South Korea will provide billions of dollars in investments "upfront", despite Seoul's assertion that it would suffer a financial crisis if it meets the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Price Growth Steady But Rate Increase Still in Play
The pace of price growth in the Tokyo metropolitan area unexpectedly held steady in September, but upward pressure remains, keeping an interest-rate hike in play. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo consumer inflation unexpectedly holds steady, backing BOJ’s caution
The sudden steadying of the main gauge shows anew the volatility of data as government measures meant to help consumers cope with soaring costs of living swing the results. ( read original story ...)
Keppel DC Reit acquires Tokyo data centre for $707m, launches preferential offering to help fund it
The Reit expects the purchase to be immediately earnings accretive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Footage & PR Video Collection, Offering Visual Assets for Promotions and Tourism of Tokyo, Has Been Updated
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau are taking advantage of the logo and the slogan, "Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New", in efforts to ... ( read original story ...)
Screening of “PAC-MAN Eats TOKYO” New Artwork Begins
Debut of PAC-MAN at a popular Tokyo night-time tourist spot visited by 350,000 people! TOKYO Night & Light projection mapping at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To ... ( read original story ...)