NBA star Kevin Durant invested in bitcoin nearly a decade ago, but has been locked out of his Coinbase wallet for years — until now.
An AP photo gallery from the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo
Amid the power and speed of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, it's the details that tell another story. Tattoos, colorful nails, bold jewelry, and unique hairstyles showcase individuality ... ( read original story ...)
Jefferies Deepens Ties With Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui
Wall Street’s Jefferies Financial Group and Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are bolstering their ties in a push to court more companies and private-equity firms globally with their services on mergers and acquisitions, borrowing and investing money, and other work. ( read original story ...)
Avatar robot tour guides in Tokyo offer way for those with disabilities to work
OriHime, a robot remotely controlled by people with disabilities, is offering tours in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district. ( read original story ...)
Top reasons why the Nikkei 225 Index has soared to a record high
The Nikkei 225 Index continued its strong surge, reaching its all-time high after Japan’s inflation softened and as the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged. It jumped to a record high of ¥45,652, up sharply from the year-to-date low of ¥30,745.
Local shrine in Osaka to host free street art festival this month
The Enoen Festival runs from 11am to 8pm on Saturday, September 27. Admission is free. For details, visit the festival website. 5 things I learned about Japanese food at the Luxury Dining Series in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka World Expo visitors surpass 20 million
The organizer of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka says the number of general visitors has surpassed 20 million. The Expo opened in April and runs until October 13. A total of 158 countries and regions are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank holds steady on key interest rate
Japan’s central bank has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 0.5%, in a decision that was widely expected, given recent inflation trends that have stayed above target ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan holds key rate steady at 0.5%, as expected
The Bank of Japan kept its key policy rate unchanged at 0.5% on Friday amid uncertainty related to tariffs and domestic politics. Its decision, issued following a two-day meeting of its policy board, ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan live: Investors await BOJ view on interest rate hike, tariff risks
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady on Friday, as policymakers seek more clarity on whether the economy can withstand U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and growing signs of ...
Japan Housing Finance Sells RMBS at Widest Spread Since 2023
Japan Housing Finance Agency sold ¥50.2 billion ($340 million) of residential mortgage-backed securities at the widest spread in more than two years, according to lead manager Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Japan Two-Year Government Bond Yield Rises to Highest Since 2008
Japan’s two-year government bonds fell, pushing yields to the highest level since 2008, tracking moves in the US ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits record for second straight day as inflation cools; BOJ rate decision on deck
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.19% to another fresh record high for a second consecutive day, ahead of the Bank of Japan's rate decision. The central bank is slated to conclude its two-day ...
Asia-Pacific markets set for higher open as investors await Bank of Japan decision
Pacific markets were set to open higher as investors awaited the Bank of Japan decision. The Reuters poll of economists expects the BOJ to keep its benchmark policy rate at 0.5%.Asia-Pacific markets ...
AI Boom Fuels 11% Rise in Biggest Japan Insurer’s Project Loans
Nippon Life Insurance Co. sees its overseas project finance lending climbing 11% to a record high this year due to surging demand to fund AI data centers in the US and elsewhere.
Russia slams Japan’s new sanctions, vows response
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that a newly announced Japan's sanctions against Russia are "unfriendly" and warned that they "will not go unanswered."Last week ... ( read original story ...)