Noornabilla Azemi alleges she was beaten, threatened, and robbed by a well-known Malaysian tour guide, who was allegedly upset that she was operating in an area he claimed to “monopolise”. ( read original story ...)
Octopath Traveller co-developer working on three new original games, coming to Tokyo Game Show
Octopath Traveller co-developer Acquire is working on three new original games, in a new deal with Middle Eastern publisher Red Dunes Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to reduce number of F-15Js to be upgraded
Japan remains committed to an ambitious upgrade programme for its Boeing F-15J fighters but has reduced the number of aircraft involved. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMBC seeks RBI approval for 4.9% additional stake in Yes Bank, sources say
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has sought approval from the Reserve Bank of India to acquire an additional 4.9% stake in India’s Yes Bank to take its total ownership in the bank to ... ( read original story ...)
Far East Hospitality adds two Osaka properties to Japan portfolio
Far East Hospitality has expanded its presence in Japan with the launch of two new properties in Osaka under the Far East Village brand. ( read original story ...)
Far East Hospitality opens two hotels in Osaka
SINGAPORE] Far East Hospitality announced on Tuesday (Jul 15) the opening of two hotels in the Namba South and Honmachi districts in Osaka, in a bid to expand its presence in Japan. This is in ... ( read original story ...)
MoonPay Partners with Revolut Pay to Make Crypto Payments in EU ‘Easy’
MoonPay has partnered with Revoult Pay in a bid to make it easy for latter's users to make crypto payments. Check details ...
Data centre Reit NTT DC closes flat after lukewarm debut on SGX
It is the third pure-play data centre Reit listed on SGX, after Keppel DC Reit and Digital Core Reit. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan’s Nikkei rises as Nvidia’s AI China news lifts chip-related shares
Japan's Nikkei saw a rise, closing 0.55% higher, buoyed by a rally in chip stocks following Nvidia's plan to resume AI chip sales in China. This offset initial caution surrounding U.S. price data and ...
Japan’s 30-year bond yield hits record high ahead of key election
The 30-year JGB yield touched an all-time high of 3.195%, before easing to 3.18%, up 2.5 basis points (bps) from the previous session.
Japan’s SMFG eyes $1.1 billion investment in India’s Yes Bank, Bloomberg News reports
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is mulling a $1.1 billion investment in India's Yes Bank , Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
YES Bank Shares Surge On Buzz Over Japan’s SMFG Eyeing Fresh $1 Billion Investment
If confirmed, the deal would raise SMFG’s total stake in YES Bank to 25%, strengthening its confidence over the bank’s ongoing recovery and growth prospects ...
Zhejiang Historical Classic Industries Successfully Held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, Displaying the Innovative Posture of Cultural Heritage
On July 12, 2025, the Zhejiang Week Exhibition of the Zhejiang Historical Classic Industries was successfully held at the China Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. The exhibition was organized by the ...
Meta can delete your Instagram account,Tokyo court ruling after threats against Osaka hostess shows why
In a precedent-setting decision, the Tokyo District Court ordered Meta to permanently delete an Instagram account used for sustained harassment against an Osaka hostess. The account, with 167,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks hit by a perfect storm of tariffs, politics and budget worries
Japanese stocks have been stuck trading below their peak for more than a year, hit by the trade war, then by political instability and increasingly by fiscal concerns. The Nikkei 225 index is down ... ( read original story ...)
Freezer glitch affects blood products at Red Cross center in Tokyo
The incident did not affect deliveries of blood products to medical institutions, and the affected units will be used as materials for other products. ( read original story ...)