The 2025 World Exposition in the city of Osaka attracted a total of 25,578,986 visitors during its 184-day run, which ended on Monday. According to data released Tuesday by the Japan Association for ... ( read original story ...)
3 hit by car at crosswalk near Nagoya Station, driver in 70s arrested
Three pedestrians were hit by a car at a crosswalk on an intersection near JR Nagoya Station in central Japan on Wednesday morning, ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan’s opposition circles around a unity bid, Takaichi’s route to power narrows
Sanae Takaichi, the woman poised to become the first prime minister of Japan, faces an increasingly tricky path to power. ( read original story ...)
Japan is working on new rules to crack down on crypto insider trading
Japan’s top financial regulator is moving to amend a rule that would ban crypto insider trading, bringing it more in line with its approach to stock trading.
Japan Could Make a Major Change To Crypto Trading Rules
Japan’s FSA to reclassify crypto as a financial product, aiming to combat insider trading and strengthen Web3 regulation.
Japan to ban cryptocurrency insider trading with new rules
TOKYO -- Japan's top financial regulator will introduce regulations to ban insider trading of cryptocurrencies, hitting violators with surcharges based on how much they gain through illicit ...
Pakistan marks historic success at Expo 2025 Osaka closing ceremony
Expo 2025 Osaka, held under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” featured 158 countries presenting innovations, cultural heritage, and visions for the future. The Pakistan Pavilion ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to develop tech, tourism hub surrounding MGM Osaka, country’s first casino resort
Almost 50 years ago, Japan created an artificial island on Osaka Bay to host a container terminal and waste disposal plant. The landfill site is now being transformed into a “global tourism hub”, part ... ( read original story ...)
Feds seize $15 billion in crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme involving forced labor camps
Federal prosecutors seized $15 billion in cryptocurrency from an investment scheme known as “pig butchering” that they allege emanated from forced labor camps in Cambodia.
Crypto markets down after Trump threatens to start producing cooking oil in U.S.
The crypto market turned red on Oct. 14 after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to halt cooking oil imports from China, calling Beijing’s trade behavior toward American soybean farmers an ...
Real-world assets are sparking the next big crypto gold rush
Dallas and NYC events show traditional investors moving beyond speculation toward tokenized property and income-producing assets.
Bitcoin slips to $113,000 amid U.S.-China trade uncertainty: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin and ether as trade tensions between the U.S. and China escalate. Plus, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says he expects tokenization to bring foreign ...
WTA Osaka Day 3 Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Suzan Lamens
No. 1 seed Naomi Osaka looks to continue her strong play in her home city of Osaka. She squares off against Suzan Lamens in a matinee battle on center court. ( read original story ...)
Japanese business groups concerned over ruling coalition split
Major Japanese business groups on Friday expressed concern over the possible political instability arising from the Komeito party's w ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese payment app PayPay’s valuation could hit $20 billion after IPO
PayPay, Japan’s leading mobile payment app backed by SoftBank, prepares for a U.S. IPO, showcasing its growth, cashless innovation, and expanding financial services ecosystem.
Mizuho Financial: Fintech Acquisition, Investment Banking Draw Attention
Mizuho Financial stock is rated a "Buy," with strong SME card investments and global bank expansion driving future growth. Read my latest analysis of MFG here.