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Japan chip stocks fall as DeepSeek’s challenge to U.S. AI dominance raises worries for Asian tech firms

January 27, 2025 by DON

Employees move semiconductor testers on the assembly line of the Advantest Corp. plant in Ora, Japan on Aug. 10, 2012. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s chip-related stocks fell Monday as Chinese AI startup DeepSeek raises concerns about a potential challenge to America’s global leadership in artificial intelligence that threatens Asian tech companies … Read more

I’m a nutritionist from Japan, home to the world’s longest-living people—9 Costco foods I always trust

January 26, 2025 by DON

Growing up in Japan, home to some of the world’s longest-living people, I fell in love with traditional Japanese food at a young age. My passion for clean and healthy eating is what inspired me to be a nutritionist. My diet has always been centered around nutritious, longevity-fueling and environmentally-friendly foods. Now living in the … Read more

Japan hikes rates to highest since 2008 as sustained inflation, rising wages signal ‘virtuous cycle’ in play

January 24, 2025 by DON

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda responds to questions during a Governors talk on Japanese inflation and monetary policy at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group 2024 Fall Meeting in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2024. Kaylee Greenlee Beal | Reuters The Bank of Japan hiked rates by 25 basis points Friday … Read more

Japan hikes interest rates to 0.5%, highest since 2008, as core inflation accelerates to 3%

January 24, 2025 by DON

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Japan core inflation climbs to a 16-month high, boosting case for rate hikes

January 23, 2025 by DON

A customer shops at a supermarket in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2024. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s core inflation rate rose to a 16-month high at 3% in December, year on year, boosting the case for a rate hike from the Bank of Japan. This was in line with inflation expectations from … Read more

Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates this week, CNBC survey shows

January 21, 2025 by DON

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda delivers a speech at the start of issuance of new yen banknotes at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024. Str | Afp | Getty Images The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate this week by 25 basis points, according … Read more

US, Japan, and South Korea warn blockchain industry of North Korea’s ongoing cyber threats

January 14, 2025 by DON

Key Takeaways US, Japan, and South Korea jointly warn the blockchain industry about North Korea’s escalating cyberattacks, targeting exchanges and custodians. Cybercrime attributed to DPRK groups, including Lazarus, has stolen over $650 million in 2024, threatening global financial stability. Share this article The United States, Japan, and South Korea issued a joint warning to the … Read more

If Trump establishes strategic Bitcoin stockpile, Japan and other Asian nations will follow suit, says Metaplanet CEO

January 1, 2025 by DON

Key Takeaways If Trump establishes a Bitcoin strategic reserve, it could lead to Japan and other Asian nations doing the same. Metaplanet has achieved a 1,900% surge in share value, often referred to as Asia’s MicroStrategy due to its Bitcoin investments. Share this article If Trump implements Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, Japan and other … Read more