Slated for an announcement in early October 2025 and implementation by mid-October, the revised rules will raise the minimum investment threshold and introduce new staffing and qualification requireme ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cracks down on shell companies, toughens requirements for business manager visas
The move came after concerns were raised about the abuse of the system. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Panicked Traders Brace For $100,000 Bitcoin And $4,000 Ethereum As Crypto Price Crash Fears Hit XRP
“Bitcoin flash crash today, which wiped out $310 million in long positions, has been traced to a single bitcoin whale dumping bitcoin for etheruem,” Jacob King, a bitcoin and crypto market analyst and ...
Mitsubishi-led groups to withdraw from three offshore wind projects in Japan, Nikkei says
Mitsubishi Corp -led consortia are preparing to withdraw from three offshore wind power projects in Japan's Chiba and Akita prefectures due to concerns over profitability, the Nikkei business daily ...
Japanese dailies Nikkei, Asahi sue US AI firm over copyright infringement
Major Japanese daily publishers Nikkei Inc. and The Asahi Shimbun Co. said Tuesday they jointly filed a lawsuit against U.S. artifici ...
Japan’s Nikkei, Asahi Sue Perplexity AI For Nearly $15M Over Copyright Breach
Publishers allege the AI firm bypassed safeguards, scraped servers, and distributed inaccurate summaries in violation of Japan’s Copyright Act.
Japan ministry to request record sum for debt-servicing costs, draft shows
Japan's finance ministry is planning to request a record $220 billion for debt-servicing costs in next financial year's budget as the world's No. 4 economy faces rising interest rates, according to a ...
Scientists date the origin of Jupiter by studying the formation of “molten rock raindrops”
Four and a half billion years ago Jupiter rapidly grew to its massive size. Its powerful gravitational pull disrupted the orbits of small rocky and icy bodies similar to modern asteroids and comets, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s 9th day over 35 degrees ties longest heat wave record
Central Tokyo recorded a sweltering high of 35.1 degrees at 1:40 p.m. on Aug. 26, marking the ninth consecutive day that temperatures exceeded 35 degrees, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)
India backs Quad group ahead of Modi’s Japan visit amid strained US ties
The leaders of India and Japan want to further their cooperation on issues such as critical minerals under the framework of the Quad group, New Delhi said on Tuesday before Prime Minister Narendra ... ( read original story ...)
Japan proposes 10-year extension for offshore wind farm leases to ease cost pressures
Japan's industry and land ministries on Tuesday proposed revising guidelines to extend offshore wind project leases by 10 years, from the current 30 years, to help developers manage soaring ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan at Odds Over Terms of $550 Billion Investment
Claims that President Trump will direct Japanese investment highlight how trade frictions are mounting even with countries that have reached trade deals with the United States. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. police arrest ‘martial artist’ for allegedly posing as cop, stealing cash card
Police have arrested and filed additional charges against a self-described martial artist currently on trial, accusing him of stealing a bank･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Net Worth 2025: How much has she earned from prize money and endorsements?
Naomi Osaka is not only one of the most famous tennis star, she is a world icon, businesswoman, and also one of the highest paid female athletes in the world. Her worth sits at a ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Corp, others to withdraw from three offshore wind projects in Japan, Nikkei says
A Mitsubishi Corp -led consortium is preparing to withdraw from three offshore wind power projects in Japan's Chiba and Akita prefectures due to concerns over profitability, the Nikkei business daily ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans stricter terms for visas to foreign entrepreneurs
Japan plans tougher requirements for visas to foreign entrepreneurs, with a six-fold increase in minimum capital to 30 million yen ($204,000) and full-time employment of at least one person in the ... ( read original story ...)