26 stories tagged #Tokyo

  1. Tokyo's Crypto Edge: How Latency Shapes DeFi
    crypto

    Tokyo's Crypto Edge: How Latency Shapes DeFi

    Hyperliquid's Tokyo infrastructure gives traders a 200-millisecond speed advantage, according to Glassnode.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Signals FX Scrutiny Amid Yen Weakness
    finance

    Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Signals FX Scrutiny Amid Yen Weakness

    BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda confirms the central bank will monitor currency volatility impacting growth and inflation forecasts.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. China Rejects Japan's 'Regret' After Embassy Break-In
    world

    China Rejects Japan's 'Regret' After Embassy Break-In

    China demands a thorough investigation after a Japanese military officer broke into its Tokyo embassy, escalating tensions between the two nations.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Itochu, US Recycler Launch Japan JV for Electronics Recycling
    tech

    Itochu, US Recycler Launch Japan JV for Electronics Recycling

    Itochu partners with U.S. Electronic Recyclers International to launch ERI Japan, boosting domestic recovery of critical materials amid rising geopolitical concerns.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Japan Weighs Cutting Inflation-Linked Bond Buybacks Amid Surging Demand
    finance

    Japan Weighs Cutting Inflation-Linked Bond Buybacks Amid Surging Demand

    Japan’s Finance Ministry may halve inflation-linked bond buybacks to 15 billion yen per month starting April, as break-even rates top 1.9% and demand surges.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Elliott Acquires Major Stake in Japanese Shipping Giant Mitsui OSK
    finance

    Elliott Acquires Major Stake in Japanese Shipping Giant Mitsui OSK

    Hedge fund Elliott takes significant stake in Mitsui OSK, pushing for better returns and capital efficiency.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Asia-Pacific Allies Commit $57 Billion to U.S. Energy Security
    finance

    Asia-Pacific Allies Commit $57 Billion to U.S. Energy Security

    U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirms 22 deals totaling $57 billion with Asian allies in Tokyo to diversify oil supply away from adversarial nations.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Nissan, Uber Forge Robotaxi Alliance for Tokyo Pilot
    tech

    Nissan, Uber Forge Robotaxi Alliance for Tokyo Pilot

    Nissan, Uber, and Wayve partner to launch a robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo by late 2026, integrating Wayve's AI-driven autonomous technology.

    3mo ago 1 min read