Japan’s ruling party named Daishiro Yamagiwa as the new chairman of its group that promotes semiconductors, as it sets up a new mechanism to boost funding for the key industry. Yamagiwa, who formerly served as economic revitalization minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Norinchukin eyes investment, posts $3.1 bn loss after sovereign debt sales
Japan's Norinchukin Bank posted on Tuesday a net loss of $3.1 billion in the second quarter after realizing losses on its large holdings of foreign government bonds, which dropped in value as interest ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-trading platform Bakkt surges on Trump Media takeover talk
Cryptos and related assets have soared in value since Trump's victory in the presidential election this month as traders wager they'll face a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the new administration. "Since the US presidential election ...
Bitcoin Gets Another Fillip From US’s Growing Embrace of Crypto
Bitcoin is back in the vicinity of an all-time peak, supported by a series of developments highlighting the deepening embrace of the digital-asset industry in the US under crypto cheerleader Donald Trump.
Sushi restaurant in Dauphin County reopens following fire
An Asian restaurant in Dauphin County is back open following a fire earlier this year. Yokohama Asian Fusion Restaurant at 560 S. 29th St. in Harrisburg reopened on Nov. 14, according to owner Abby ... ( read original story ...)
Interactive ‘Pac-Man’ Experience, Web3-Powered Entertainment Localization to Launch in Tokyo
Web3 consumer platform Flickplay has partnered with “Pac-Man” company Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and the City of Shibuya for an interactive experience and platform localization in Tokyo. The ... ( read original story ...)
Kyogo makes Japan return
Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi made his long-awaited comeback for Japan in their comfortable 3-1 win against China in a World Cup qualifier. Kyogo started the match in Xiamen on the bench, alongside club team-mates Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate, and came on in the 77th minute for his first cap in over a year. ( read ...
In Ayase Ueda’s absence, Kōki Ogawa issues legitimate claim as Japan’s alternative spearhead
When it was confirmed that Ayase Ueda would be absent from the current international window -- after suffering an injury that will rule him out for the rest of 2024 while on club duty with Feyenoord -- there was initially slight apprehension as to how Japan would cope without the man who has made their ...
Sex industry recruiters in Tokyo arrested
Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested five people on suspicion of violating Japan's Employment Security Act. They are believed to have run a nationwide operation to recruit women via social media to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s beef bowl economy shows consumer resilience as prices rise
Beef bowls are serious business in Japan. Shares of Zensho Holdings rose 10 per cent on Tuesday to give the local fast-food restaurant operator a market value of nearly $10bn following plans to raise ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Sees Record $142M Trading Day Following Bitcoin Acquisition
Metaplanet set a historic trading volume of ¥21.9 billion, outpacing major Japanese corporations. The company’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, combined with new debt offerings, has ...
After Binance’s Costly Lesson, Do Rival Crypto Exchanges Risk Running Afoul of U.S. Rules?
That doesn't mean these MAUs were trading in violation of U.S. rules; they could've just been engaging in allowed behavior like checking crypto prices. But with VPNs, it's possible for Americans to circumvent geoblocks, a costly lesson exchange giant ...
The SEC’s Gary Gensler must refrain from doing more harm to crypto on his way out the door
The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) campaign against the crypto industry has cost American companies more than $400 million in legal defense costs alone. That's enough to fund multiple startups or research initiatives that could have advanced U.
Crypto Investor Turned $33K into $12.2M in just 24 days
A Crypto investor analyzed the hype around the newly launched token ai16z, making $12.1M in profits in crypto trading.
Southeast Asia raises only US$3 bil in total IPO capital so far in 2024, lowest in nine years: Deloitte
In the first 10 and a half months this year, IPO capital markets in Southeast Asia saw 122 IPOs, a decline compared to 2023.
Elliott Reports Stake in Tokyo Gas as Activists Target Japan
Elliott Investment Management reported a major stake in Tokyo Gas Co. as activist investors increasingly seek to unlock hidden value in Japanese firms.