The United States has come into 2025 swinging when it comes to foreign imports around technology. Not only has the Trump administration implemented new tariffs that have caused Japanese companies to …
Circle to Launch USDC in Japan on March 26 With SBI Partnership
Circle plans to launch USDC in Japan on March 26 through a partnership with local heavyweight SBI Holdings, marking a significant milestone for both the global stablecoin market and Japan’s blockchain …
Japan court dissolves controversial ‘Moonies’ church
A court in Japan has ordered the disbandment of the controversial Unification Church, which came under scrutiny after the shock killing of former prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. The alleged …
What happens if Mount Fuji erupts? Japan lays out ‘major disaster’ action plan
An eruption of the iconic mountain could release 10 times the amount of debris generated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Lula arrives in Japan to celebrate 130 years of diplomatic ties
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and First Lady Janja were welcomed by Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Tuesday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, marking the start of the …
Japan’s Nomura Real Estate strikes deal with L&G to enter UK housing market
One of Japan’s largest property developers has struck a deal with Legal & General to build more than 1,000 homes in Britain’s rental housing market, where demand for properties far exceeds supply.
Citigroup appoints Akira Hoshino as head of markets for Japan
Citigroup appointed Akira Hoshino as the head of markets for Japan on Tuesday, effective immediately. Hoshino, who previously led the foreign exchange and rates sales divisions, will drive business …
Wildfires continue to burn across Japan
Local governments in two Japanese prefectures ordered the evacuation of nearly 2,800 people Monday where wildfires continue to burn.
Japan, Korea would struggle to fill US demand for non-China shipbuilding, NYK Line exec says
U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would struggle to quickly ramp up shipbuilding to meet U.S. demand for alternatives under President Donald Trump’s plan to impose port fees on China-linked ships, a …
Japan, Korea would struggle to fill US demand for non-China shipbuilding, NYK Line exec says
U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would struggle to quickly ramp up shipbuilding to meet U.S. demand for alternatives under President Donald Trump’s plan to impose port fees on China-linked ships, a …