The GENIUS Act requires stablecoins in the U.S. be backed by dollars or U.S. Treasuries. That will lock in demand for dollars and short-term U.S. bonds from stablecoin issuers.
Japan’s ispace envisions profitable lunar missions despite setbacks: CEO
TOKYO -- Despite two successive failures to land a lunar probe on the moon, Japanese startup ispace has not deviated from its plans to commercialize lunar transportation.
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay on after bruising election defeat
The embattled prime minister said he would remain in office to oversee tariff talks with the United States and other pressing matters.
Japan PM vows to stay on after bruising election defeat
Japanese premier Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay on after his ruling coalition suffered a bruising defeat in upper house elections on Sunday as some of his own party discussed his future and the ...
Yen firms after Japanese election result, US dollar softens
The yen firmed on Monday after Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house, suggesting the result was mostly priced in, even as investors braced for market disquiet ahead of a ...
Mahindra Industrial Park, Sumitomo Corp sign strategic deal with Osaka govt
Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai and Sumitomo Corporation have signed a strategic deal with Osaka Prefecture to facilitate Japanese investments in India's manufacturing sector, positioning Tamil Nadu ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Onosato beats Takayasu, Ichiyamamoto takes sole lead in Nagoya
New yokozuna Onosato scored a bounce-back win over komusubi Takayasu at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, as rank-and-file ... ( read original story ...)
Discover Yokohama: 5 Top Attractions to Explore
1. Landmark Tower Observation Deck. A trip to Yokohama would not be complete without visiting the Landmark Tower's observation deck. Situated in the heart of the Minato Mirai shopping district, the ... ( read original story ...)
PM Marape addresses PNG National Day at Osaka World Expo
Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape this morning officiated at the PNG National Day at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka where he underscored the close, enduring 51-year-old bilateral partnership of Papua ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka named to Japan team for Billie Jean King Cup finals
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will be part of Japan's five-woman team for September's Billie Jean King Cup finals in China, the Japan Tennis Association announced Monday. The four-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
AMERICAS Yen bounces as Japan PM hangs on
Japanese markets were closed for a holiday and global currency markets offered the only clear sign of a reaction. The yen , which had hit a three-month low of 149.18 per dollar last week, firmed to ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Yen bounces as Japan PM hangs on
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Japan's yen strengthened on Monday as embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay on as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firm offers bear hunting insurance to local gov’ts as law broadens rifle use
As bear-related injuries rise in Japan, an insurance company is offering to cover local governments for damages related to wildlife control o･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Memory chipmaker Kioxia soars in Japan IPO, reaching $5.8B valuation – MSN
Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia's stock surged about 17% in its IPO debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday. The share surge, valued the private equity firm Bain Capital-backed Kioxia, at ...
Carlyle seeking $2.1 bln market value for Japan’s Rigaku in IPO …
Japan's Rigaku, a maker of X-ray testing tools backed by buyout firm Carlyle Group , is preparing for a domestic initial public offering (IPO) in October, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Japan Go IPO Summit Provides Roadmap for Japanese Companies Seeking to …
Nasdaq and MarcumAsia to Co-Host a one-day seminar on how Japanese companies can list and thrive in the U.S. capital marketsNEW YORK and TOKYO, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate management ...