Japan’s plans to transform the remote uninhabited island of Mageshima into a strategic military hub have hit a wall. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i mulls IPO of N. American convenience store unit
Seven & I Holdings Co. is considering an initial public offering of its North American convenience store subsidiary to raise cash to support a management buyout proposed by its founding family, ...
Charting the Global Economy: Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates
The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to the highest level since 2008 and took a more bullish view on the strength of inflation.
Japan Once Dominated the Art Market. Is the Country Ready for a Comeback?
Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers. ( read original story ...)
Japan man buys 200 neglected houses, now earns over Rs 8 crore in rent. Here’s how
At the age of 23, Hayato Kawamura began his journey in real estate by purchasing a flat at an auction for 1.7 million yen (Rs 10.1 lakh). The property yielded an annual rental income of 340,000 yen ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s clear guidance on rate hike calms markets but may backfire
For some economists, the latest move was too completely priced in, begging the question of how explicitly the BOJ intends to signal its plans in the future.
Bank of Japan’s Rate Hike Decision A Boost For Lenders
In a widely anticipated move, the Bank of Japan on Jan. 24 raised its short-term policy rate to 0.50% from 0.25%. Read more here.
Look No Further: The 5 Top New Meme Coins to Invest in Today Feature an Eye-Popping Referral Program You Can’t Refuse
But wait—there’s more! This article also explores the frosty charm of Pudgy Penguins, the boundary-breaking Osaka Protocol, the alpha energy of Gigachad, and ...
Japan’s ramen joints burned by rising cost of European pork
A ramen restaurant along a major road in Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo, recently raised the price of a popular bowl made with homemade chashu roast pork to 1,080 yen from 980 yen (about $6.90 and about ...
Tokyo inflation seen picking up in Jan on energy costs
Consumer inflation in Tokyo likely accelerated in January, underlining persistent pressure on living costs, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto markets lose steam after Trump’s first policy move
Crypto markets steadied on Friday, still holding below recent highs even after President Donald Trump ordered the creation of a new working group, tasked with proposing new crypto rules and exploring the possibility of a U.
Japan govt to submit BOJ board nominee to parliament on Jan 28, sources say
Japan's government is likely to submit a nominee on Jan. 28 to fill a seat on the central bank's board that opens up in March, three government and ruling party sources told Reuters.
Mitsubishi not joining merger could affect speed of Honda-Nissan talks
Mitsubishi is thought to be concerned about its management freedom, as the future of Nissan’s management restructuring is not clear. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested in Osaka for allegedly sexually assaulting junior high school girl at hotel
Police in Osaka have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of sexually assaulting a junior high school girl at a hotel in early December. According to police, Ryo Shirai, a firefighter with the ... ( read original story ...)
Trump, America’s First ‘Crypto President,’ Sets U.S. on Path to Bitcoin Reserve
During 2024’s presidential election, the crypto industry gave generously to Donald Trump, lobbying hard for him to win. Now that their guy is in the White House, they’re hoping he will deliver on his ...
President Trump: Executive order part of plan to make U.S. ‘crypto capital of the planet’
President Trump's Jan. 23 executive order creates a crypto task force to craft rules and study a national reserve or stockpile of digital assets.