Japan's Kansai Electric Power has decided to take steps towards building a new nuclear power plant, the first such move since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, the Nikkei business daily reported on ...
Japan finance minister aware of market concerns about fiscal health
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he was aware of bond market concerns about the country's fiscal policy ahead, in the build-up to an upper house election where the minority ...
Solving an 80-year-old mystery: Crystal structure of a bromide hydrate found with synchrotron radiation
Researchers have solved a mystery that has confounded scientists for 80 years: the crystal structure of the tetra-n-butylammonium bromide (TBAB) hydrate TBAB·26H2O. This substance belongs to a class ... ( read original story ...)
US Treasury’s Bessent says good tariff deal with Japan still possible
A mutually beneficial U.S.-Japan tariff agreement is still possible, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Why Land in Tokyo’s Denenchofu Comes at a Premium
Tokyo’s Denenchofu neighborhood is home to some of Japan’s most exclusive real estate—but what makes it so expensive? From its garden city roots to strict zoning and elite appeal, discover why this ... ( read original story ...)
Outrage as $1.8B ‘DGCX’ crypto scam ringleader mocks victims: Asia Express
Outrage after ringleader of $1.8B DGCX fraud publicly mocks the intelligence of victims, and even the Infini hacker is long ETH! Asia Express ...
No More Waiting: New Crypto Law Unlocks Cheaper, Faster Money for Everyone
The GENIUS Act gives stablecoins real legal backing, paving the way for instant payments, lower fees, and a safer digital dollar you can actually trust.
Brody: This is the starting gun on a huge stampede into crypto
Paul Brody, EY Global Blockchain Leader, joins "Worldwide Exchange" to discuss how new U.S. policy is unleashing institutional crypto adoption and boosting demand for Ethereum and stablecoins.
Crypto’s $4 Trillion Moment
A legislative win in Congress, and the promise of more to come, has helped lift the prospects and the wealth of the cryptocurrency industry.
This Is What Makes Japanese Beer Special
From major breweries like Asahi and Sapporo to the burgeoning craft brewing scene, Japanese beer culture has exploded in recent years. ( read original story ...)
Nepal to open final pavilion at Osaka expo on Saturday after delay
Nepal will open its pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on Saturday, becoming the last participant to do so more than three months after the event began, a source familiar with the matter said ... ( read original story ...)
Moderna cancels plans to build Japan plant on poor business environment
Moderna said on Friday it is cancelling plans to build a messenger RNA manufacturing plant in Japan due to "changes in the business environment" around the world and in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Ex-ozeki Mitakeumi leads in Nagoya, Onosato among 7 in chase
Former ozeki Mitakeumi took an unexpected outright lead Friday with his sixth straight win at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament where ... ( read original story ...)
US Treasury’s Bessent believes good tariff deal is possible, Japan PM Ishiba says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that their countries can reach a "good agreement" on tariffs, Ishiba said on Friday after meeting Bessent at his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM asks US Treasury chief to advance tariff talks
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday he asked U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to advance ongoing tariff negotiations ... ( read original story ...)
How US tariffs on Japan could impact Americans playing Nintendo video games
For Americans who were awaiting the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the delay of U.S. pre-orders for the gaming console this April was one indication of what’s to come. ( read original story ...)