NEXT Oncology, an Avacare business, has expanded its services to Asia through a strategic partnership with Kansai Medical University in Osaka, Japan. Under the guidance of Dr. Toshio Shimizu as the ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank chases actual revenue with OpenAI in corporate Japan
The two companies are still fine-tuning the products they are co-developing for Japanese enterprises Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Draws $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loan to Buy More Bitcoin
Metaplanet just tapped its $100 million Bitcoin-backed credit line to scoop up more bitcoin — doubling down as markets wobble.
Analyst says crypto must face ‘flushout’ before next rally
The crypto market may be approaching the final phase of a retail “flushout,” according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. Speaking in a Nov. 4 interview on CNBC Crypto, Hougan described ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 tanks over 2% as Asia markets drop amid AI valuation concerns
The Nikkei lost 4.65%, while the Topix was down more than 3%. Shares in Japan's SoftBank Group plunged more than 14% Wednesday amid a broader drop in Asian AI-linked companies, tracking declines in ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 slumps 4%, led by losses in tech sector
Chip-related stocks faced strong selling pressure following overnight falls in U.S. high-tech shares, amid growing caution over recent sharp gains in AI-related equities.
Largest Supermoon of Year Lights Up Night Sky 2
On November 5, the largest full moon of the year, or supermoon, illuminated the night sky. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@torakichi0831 via Spectee”. Video Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks
Japan has deployed troops to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in the northern prefecture of Akita. ( read original story ...)
Toyota reports a drop in profit as Trump’s taxes hurt Japanese automakers
Toyota reported a seven per cent year-on-year drop in profit for April-September on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs slammed Japanese automakers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota, hurt by President Trump’s tariffs, reports a drop in profit
Toyota has reported its net profit fell 7% from a year earlier in April-September as President Donald Trump’s tariffs slammed Japanese automakers. ( read original story ...)
Unusual Boom in Property Market: What’s Driving Housing Price Surge in Japan
For years, property prices and rents in Japan's urban areas barely changed. Then in 2023, the market exploded to life as investment money started pouring into new condos. In many cases, buyers are ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet secures $100M loan collateralized by Bitcoin holdings
MetaPlanet secures $100M loan using Bitcoin as collateral, expanding institutional adoption of Bitcoin-backed corporate financing.
LED Modular Display Market in Japan to Reach US$1 Billion by 2033: Key Trends, Innovations, Companies, Top 10 Cities and Market Outlook
As Japan invests in smart cities, the demand for innovative LED solutions surges, despite challenges like high costs and strict regulations Japanese LED Modular Display Market Japanese LED Modular ...
Osaka launches culinary stamp rally that rewards you for eating your way through the prefecture
Osaka Foodies Marathon offers curated three-hour culinary experiences, from midday city tours to 3am slots for night owls ... ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys troops to combat record wave of deadly bear attacks
Troops from the country's Self Defense Force arrived in the northern Akita Prefecture on Wednesday to combat a crisis that has seen 100 people attacked and 13 killed since April. ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys troops in bid to stem surge in deadly bear attacks
The governor of a northern region of Japan says authorities were getting "desperate" due to a lack of manpower amid daily reports of bear attacks. ( read original story ...)