The Bank of Japan will likely be raising interest rates as it is behind the curve in dealing with the risk of inflation, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Bloomberg Television, in his most ... ( read original story ...)
Three-quarters of Japan firms view US trade deal favourably, Reuters poll shows
Three-quarters of Japanese firms have a favourable view of the latest tariff deal with the United States after Tokyo managed to draw some concessions from President Donald Trump, a Reuters survey ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan Introduces Central Asia’s 1st Bitcoin ETF as Vietnam, Japan Boost BTC Treasury
Kazakhstan unveils Central Asia’s first Bitcoin ETF, Vietnam teams with Korea’s Upbit for crypto exchange, and Japan’s Quantum boosts BTC reserves.
Bessent says Japan ‘behind the curve’ in monetary tightening, in Bloomberg interview
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Japan is being late in handling monetary tightening during an interview with Bloomberg Television. ( read original story ...)
80 Years After WW2, Japan Again Finds Itself in Uncharted Waters
The country’s postwar history was a remarkable story of national rebirth. Now the assumptions that underpinned the last 80 years of policy are being stressed to the limit. ( read original story ...)
Japan-led research finds method to prevent mosquito mating by targeting hearing
A research team led by a Nagoya University professor has announced it has discovered a mechanism that prevents mosquitoes from breeding by di ... ( read original story ...)
Single mom of 3 in Tokyo struggles to get by with survivor’s pension, savings
TOKYO -- "The rice is ready, so help yourself to as much as you want," Shoko Shirai (a pseudonym), 53, told her 14-year-old son, a third-year junior h･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Track Star Gabby Thomas Recalls Tumor Scare ‘Weeks’ Before Tokyo Olympic Trials: ‘I Was Stressed’
Track star Gabby Thomas reflects on her liver tumor scare weeks before the 2021 Tokyo Olympic trials and how it fueled her Olympic success ... ( read original story ...)
M5.1 quake hits off eastern Japan’s Ibaraki Pref., no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off Ibaraki Prefecture northeast of Tokyo early Thursday morning, the weathe ( read original story ...)
Several missing after floods and landslides hit southern Japan, officials and reports say
Several people were reported missing after heavy rains and landslides in southern Japan flooded homes and swept people away on Monday, according to media reports and local officials. ( read original story ...)
Google Play Store Requires Government Licenses For Crypto Wallet Apps
Google Play Store now requires cryptocurrency wallets to obtain government licenses in US, UK, and EU, treating both custodial and non-custodial wallets identically.
Behind Wall Street’s Abrupt Flip on Crypto
The reversal risks declawing a century of consumer financial protections and replacing the backbone of bank accounts.
The ‘world’s best regional airport’ houses a key part of aviation history
It’s easy to see why this place has been named the world’s best regional airport 11 years running. It’s a delight. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Sells Her L.A. Home Back to Nick and Vanessa Lachey for $7.95 Million
The tennis star added a gym and recovery center after purchasing the Tarzana property from the celebrity couple for $6.3 million. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Unveils Bitcoin-Backed Yield Curve In Bid To Take On Japan’s Bond Market
Metaplanet plans a Bitcoin-backed yield curve as it aims to make BTC key collateral in Japan and challenge traditional fixed income markets.
Asia markets rise on Wall Street rally, Japan’s Nikkei hits new record
Asia shares mostly rise on Wednesday, tracking a sharp rise on Wall Street on Tuesday, as easing US inflation raised hopes of a potential interest rate cut by the Fed at its upcoming meeting. Japan’s Nikkei index extended its record-setting run.