TOKYO (Reuters) -Tokyo Electron has not confirmed any organisational involvement following the indictment of a former employee in Taiwan for alleged theft of trade secrets from TSMC, the Japanese ...
Point72 Hires JPMorgan’s Ogawa to Lead Japan Business Expansion
Point72 Asset Management has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Shinji Ogawa as its new head of Japan, as competition for talent heats up in the booming market. ( read original story ...)
How Tokyo is using AI video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption
Tokyo authorities say they released the AI-generated video to raise awareness and help people prepare for disaster - but how likely is Mt Fuji to actually erupt? ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia and Taiwan suspend some US parcel shipments as tariff exemption ends
Japan, Australia and Taiwan have joined a growing list of places suspending some parcel shipments to the United States following the implementation of new rules under President Donald Trump’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Minister Backs Crypto for Investment Portfolios
Japan’s Finance Minister supports crypto in investment portfolios, urging balanced regulation, stablecoins, and tax reforms to boost adoption.
Naomi Osaka reveals her special accessory at the US Open
Naomi Osaka is known for her stylish outfits, and her all-red opening look at the U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam of the tennis season, was complete with one of the season's hottest accessories: a Labubu. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade negotiator cancels US visit to finalise investment pact
Japan's trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa has canceled a visit to the United States this week, a government source said, as media outlets reported talks designed to finalise details of an investment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan trade negotiator Akazawa cancels US visit, Kyodo reports
Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa canceled a planned visit to the United States as there are some points that need to be addressed at a working level before ministerial talks, Kyodo news ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin Bet, Announces Plans for $837,000,000 BTC Purchase
Japanese Bitcoin (BTC) treasury firm Metaplanet (MTPLF) is doubling down on the crypto king, announcing that it plans to accumulate nearly $1 billion more.
How old is Jupiter? Meteorite ‘raindrops’ help scientists pin down gas giant’s age
Scientists have solved how molten "raindrops" in meteorites, called chondrules, were formed — and the discovery reveals key details about Jupiter's origin. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Secures Her First 2025 US Open Win in an “Extra” Custom Nike Look
A new tint releases almost every time Osaka takes center court. Sunflower Yellow hit shelves in January 2025, when she competed at the Australian Open. In May 2025, the Pink Foam version dropped after the French Open. And now, the hard court crimson version is available for $170. ( read original story ...)
Osaka advances into US Open second round in striking red outfit
Japan's Naomi Osaka made a striking fashion statement at the US Open on Tuesday, entering the court during the night session with sparkling red roses in her ponytail and large red headphones. "I just thought it would be really fun to do in New York under the lights, ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s $495 Bedazzled Labubu Steals the Show at the U.S. Open With Over 1,000 Crystals
After 163 previous tries, English golfer Tommy Fleetwood finally secured his first PGA title, winning the Tour Championship at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club on Sunday, August 24. But as the 34-year-old athlete was presented the FedEx Cup — and the $10 million prize that comes with it — his much-older wife, Clare, 57, wasn’t ...
Japan releases AI-generated Mount Fuji eruption video to encourage Tokyo residents to be prepared
An AI-generated video released by Japan’s government warns Tokyo’s 20 million residents what to expect if Mount Fuji, the breathtakingly beautiful volcano that looms over their city, ever erupts. ( read original story ...)
Another crypto kidnapping hits France amid potential government collapse
France has also been hit by a wave of crypto-related kidnappings in recent months.
Investment bank targets 35% upside in crypto stock
Hut 8's 1.53 GW U.S. expansion boosts AI power play and keeps Bitcoin up with its Trump-backed American Bitcoin stake.