Japan has created a new term for 40°C days, aiming to raise awareness of the growing risks posed by extreme heat. ( read original story ...)
Japan ready to take decisive action on forex, finance minister says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated on Friday the government's readiness to take action in the foreign exchange market, repeating the ...
Japan consumer inflation picks up, keeping rate increases on track
Consumer prices are likely to continue facing mixed cues, including the Middle East conflict and a weak yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls more than 2% on AI spending worries
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, July 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 2% on Friday, as a sharp decline in Google parent Alphabet shares spurred concerns about heavy AI spending. The ... ( read original story ...)
Could New Crypto Legislation Threaten Trump’s Profits? Probably Not, Democrats Say
New crypto ethics rules for politicians were approved by Republicans, but Democrats object to the Justice Department’s role in enforcing them.
Japan consumer inflation picks up in June, keeping rate increases on track
Japan’s consumer inflation rose at a slightly faster pace in June with oil and food costs being the key factors affecting overall price trends. ( read original story ...)
Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite
This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and was in line with the1.6% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan Could Launch Its First Bitcoin ETF by 2028
Japan could launch its first Bitcoin ETF by 2028 as FSA rule changes advance and demand estimates reach JPY 3T.
Japan’s Iyogin, Ehime Bank in final stages of merger talks, Nikkei reports
Japanese lenders Iyogin Holdings , the parent company of Iyo Bank, and Ehime Bank are in the final stages of discussing a merger, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday.
Goldman Sachs CEO: It’s time to advance the crypto bill
"I’m very supportive of moving the Clarity Act forward, so we can get some market structure in place," David Solomon told POLITICO. Other bankers disagree.
Japan’s popular prime minister is burning political capital fast
STANDING BEFORE an elaborate array of white flowers, Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s prime minister, delivered a speech at a memorial this month in honour of Abe Shinzo, a former prime minister assassinated ... ( read original story ...)
Democrats pan revised crypto bill as GOP eyes floor vote
A group of seven Democrats open to backing the bill said the latest text “falls short.” ...
AI Crypto SYN Sinks 30%, Leaving Arthur Hayes With $1.41M Paper Loss
SYN crashed 30% to $0.1281, leaving Arthur Hayes with an estimated $1.41 million paper loss as charts hint at a possible relief rally.
Naomi Osaka accused of ‘wanting attention’ by rival tennis pro
Naomi Osaka has been branded an attention seeker by a rival on the WTA Tour over her extravagant Grand Slam outfits. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Prime Minister’s Sleep Schedule Prompts Work-Life Balance Debate
Sanae Takaichi posted about how little sleep she gets on the job, but it has drawn criticism from some who say she’s valorizing overwork. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Aonishiki loses to enter 4-way tie for lead in Nagoya meet
Aonishiki lost to another sekiwake to create a four-way tie for the lead in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, just a day ... ( read original story ...)