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Japan plans to foster space industry competition, aiming to drastically increase successful rocket launches and find its 'next SpaceX'
The country intends to introduce a program modeled after the U.S. initiative that helped SpaceX rise to prominence. This move comes as Japan seeks to significantly boost its rocket launch success rate
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Japanese officials say Finance Minister Katayama will announce on Monday that Tokyo and Washington took joint action to arrest the yen's decline.
Japanese officials say Finance Minister Katayama will announce on Monday that Tokyo and Washington took joint action to arrest the yen's decline.
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What Is MONA Coin? MonaCoin’s Technical Features, Applications, and Ways to Acquire It
MonaCoin (MONA) is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency launched in Japan on January 1, 2014, known for its strong community support and widespread payment applications in Japan.Inspired by Litecoin, it uses the Lyra2REv2 hash algorithm and has integrated Segregated Witness (SegWit) and the Lightning Network to enhance transaction efficiency.MONA has a total supply cap of 105.12 million coins and features a block reward halving mechanism; the next halving is expected in December 2026. Investors can trade MONA on centralized exchanges that support it, but should be aware of its price volatility and any risk warnings that may be posted on certain platforms.
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Japan is reportedly reducing its purchases of U.S. government debt.
Japan is gradually reducing its purchases of U.S. government debt. This shift by Japan, a major holder of U.S. Treasury bonds, could have significant implications for U.S. interest rates and global fi
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As early as 2028 could mark the launch window for Japan’s first spot Bitcoin ETF
Svmuu News: Japanese regulators are moving forward with adjustments to the legal framework for digital asset investments. Spot Bitcoin ETFs could be approved for listing as early as 2028, though the t
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Japan Plans to Launch a "Bitcoin" ETF in 2028; Retail Investors May Be the Main Source of Inflows
Svmuu News: Japan is expected to launch a "Bitcoin" ETF as early as 2028. With the revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act bringing crypto assets under the regulatory scope of financial product
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Japan Plans to Purchase 27,500 NVIDIA Rubin Chips to Build Its Own Domestic Robot AI Model
Svmuu News: Japan plans to procure 27,500 NVIDIA next-generation Rubin chips to build its independently developed foundational AI model for robots and advance its “sovereign AI” strategic initiative.R
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Japan's House of Councillors Passes Amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act; Crypto Assets Officially Classified as Financial Instruments
Svmuu News: On July 15, the Japanese Senate plenary session passed and enacted the “Partial Amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and the Funds Settlement Act,” reclassifying crypto
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Chipmaker Tower Semiconductor will invest $3 billion in Japan
Svmuu News: Chip manufacturer Tower Semiconductor announced on July 14 (local time) that it will invest $3 billion to expand its chip manufacturing operations in Japan, including a $1 billion grant fr
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Sanae Takashi: The social applications of Web3 are steadily advancing, contributing to the development of Japan’s innovation ecosystem
Svmuu News: On July 13 in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered an opening address via video at WebX 2026, an event hosted by Coinpost. Sanae Takaichi began by extending her heartfel
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Japan's Siiibo Securities will rebrand as "Metaplanet Securities" next week to accelerate its expansion into the BTC financial platform sector
Svmuu News: Siiibo Securities, an operator of a Japanese corporate bond issuance and purchasing platform, announced that it plans to change its name to “Metaplanet Securities Inc.” effective July 13,
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South Korean Deputy Finance Minister Says Country Is in Close Communication with Japan and Allies on Exchange Rate Issues
Svmuu News: South Korea’s Deputy Finance Minister said Thursday that South Korea is maintaining close communication with Japan and other major allies on foreign exchange issues, and warned that the wo
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Japan's National Commercial Enterprise Pension Fund Plans to Allocate 1% to Cryptocurrency in Fiscal Year 2026
Svmuu News: The Japan National Commercial Enterprise Pension Fund, which has approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises as members, will begin investing in cryptocurrency in fiscal year 20
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Japan plans to lower the tax rate on cryptocurrency to 20% in 2028 and tighten market regulation to attract institutional investors
Svmuu reports that Japan is pushing to align its cryptocurrency regulatory framework closer to that of stocks, planning to set the cryptocurrency tax rate at 20% by 2028 while implementing stricter ma
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Japan's three major banks to jointly issue stablecoin by March 2027
Svmuureports that Japan's three largest banks have announced plans to jointly issue a stablecoin within the current fiscal year ending March 2027. The banking arms of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, S
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Japan's Three Major Banks to Jointly Issue Stablecoin by Fiscal Year 2026
SvmuuNews: MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Mizuho Bank plan to jointly issue a fiat-pegged stablecoin by fiscal year 2026. They will establish a dedicated discussion group to explo
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Japan may have sold overseas securities to fund currency intervention
Svmuu reported that Japan's holdings of overseas securities decreased significantly in May, suggesting that the Japanese government may have utilized foreign assets, including U.S. Treasuries, to fund
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: We will take appropriate measures in the foreign exchange market as needed
Svmuu: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga: ready to take appropriate measures in the foreign exchange market as needed. (Jin10)
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Japanese Ruling Party Proposes Framework for Crypto ETF Trading and Yen Stablecoin Adoption
Svmuu reported that Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has submitted a proposal to the Minister of Finance, recommending the establishment of a supporting legal framework to officially open crypt
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Japan's 20-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average as Elevated Yields Underpin Buying
Japan's 20-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average as Elevated Yields Underpin Buying
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Japanese government's cost-cutting push finds meager $110 million in savings, with Finance Ministry tasked to find more programs for elimination
Japanese government ministries and agencies appear less than eager to cut spending, with Tokyo's version of the U.S. DOGE budget efficiency initiative resulting in proposed budget cuts of just 17 bill
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Nikkei: Japan has not taken specific countermeasures due to LNG demand a month after Putin's visit to the disputed islands.
Nikkei Asia reported that a month has passed since Russian President Putin visited the disputed islands in the Northwest Pacific. Although Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed opposition,
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Japan has seen a slowdown in the inflow of foreign professionals since last autumn, as AI curtails hiring demand in sectors like IT and translation, and the government tightens scrutiny of residency statuses.
Japan has seen a slowdown in the inflow of foreign skilled professionals since last autumn, due to AI curbing recruitment demand in sectors like IT and translation, and the government tightening scrut
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Okinawa's first conservative governor in 12 years, Genta Koja, elected on Sept 13, clears way for Japan defense buildup near Taiwan
The election of Genta Koja, Okinawa's first conservative governor in 12 years, could pave the way for a sweeping military buildup in Japan's southernmost prefecture, with consequences stretching acros
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles off its eastern coast, South Korea says
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff detected several missiles launched from North Korea's eastern coastal area of Wonsan around 5:20 am on Saturday (local time), which flew about 250 kilometers (155 m
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Japan is considering building a next-generation fast breeder nuclear reactor to reduce its reliance on imported uranium
The move comes as China and Russia lead in the development of this technology, which Japan hopes will enhance its energy independence. The Japan Atomic Energy Agency's prototype fast breeder reactor,
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China to hike visa fees for Japanese citizens by roughly sevenfold starting Monday, citing reciprocity after Tokyo raised overall visa fees in July.
China to hike visa fees for Japanese citizens by roughly sevenfold starting Monday, citing reciprocity after Tokyo raised overall visa fees in July.
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Japanese developer Hulic and peers spend $1.49 billion on Tokyo office tower deal
A Japanese consortium including property developer Hulic has acquired part of a skyscraper near Tokyo Station for approximately 230 billion yen ($1.49 billion), making it one of Japan's largest single
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Japan's youth wealth gap widens as 20-somethings lag in asset building
The gap in financial asset holdings among Japan's younger generations is widening, with more young people than older generations not taking part in the government's tax-free investment program (NISA).
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Japan to Fund Overseas Biofuel Projects to Enhance Domestic Energy Security and Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence
Japan's government plans to co-invest in overseas biomass fuel projects with private companies, aiming to diversify energy sources away from fossil fuels, Nikkei has learned.
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Australia's new ambassador to Japan calls for attention to China's missile buildup and economic coercion
Australia's new ambassador to Japan, Andrew Shearer, on Wednesday offered a candid assessment of China's military buildup and its alleged economic coercion. He previously served as Canberra's intellig
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BOK's Rhee: FX Intervention Can Calm Volatility
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang Yong stated that foreign exchange intervention can calm market volatility. He expressed surprise that recent market interventions appeared to be mainly by Japan and t
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Samsung Electronics has opened an AI chip packaging R&D center in Yokohama, Japan, aiming to accelerate technological collaboration with Japanese suppliers.
The center, which opened on Tuesday, September 8, will focus on back-end chip manufacturing processes to leverage Japan's expertise in packaging equipment and materials such as adhesives and substrate
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Nikkei Asia: Inflation Threat May End Japan's Seven-Month Streak of Real Wage Growth
Japan's real wages have seen year-on-year growth for seven consecutive months (as of July), but Nikkei Asia reports that the threat of inflation, driven by an anticipated surge in food and energy pric
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Japan's 5-year government bond auction saw weaker demand than its 12-month average as investors turned cautious ahead of this month’s Bank of Japan meeting.
Japan's 5-year government bond auction saw weaker demand than its 12-month average as investors turned cautious ahead of this month’s Bank of Japan meeting.
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Japanese Health Minister: GPIF Still Examining Need for Asset Allocation Review
Japanese Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno stated on Tuesday that the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is still considering whether a review of its asset allocation is needed. The fund had decid
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Japan's GDP grew by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, in line with expectations of 0.4% and following a previous growth of 0.5%.
GDP QoQ: 0.4%, expected 0.4%, prior 0.5%, in line with expectations GDP Annualized Growth Rate: 1.4%, expected 1.1%, prior 1.8%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-07 23:50 UTC
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Yen Rises to Strongest Since May, Topping Intervention Rally
The yen strengthened to its highest level since May, surpassing the peak reached after coordinated intervention by Japan and the US.
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Japan Likely Sold Foreign Securities Including US Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention Over Past Month
Japan Likely Sold Foreign Securities Including US Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention Over Past Month
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Nikkei Survey: Japan's AI Data Center Capacity to Quadruple by 2033, Investments to Reach $60 Billion
A Nikkei survey shows that this plan will make Japan a top player in the global AI data center field, following the United States and China. Among them, NTT aims to achieve 2 gigawatts of data center
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Nikkei: Japan's FY2027 Budget Request Hits Record High, with $78 Billion Earmarked for Growth Investments in AI, Space, and More
Japanese government agencies have submitted budget requests for fiscal year 2027 totaling a record high, including 12.17 trillion yen (approximately $78 billion) for growth investments in areas such a
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Japan plans AI-powered satellites to speed counterstrike decisions, Nikkei reports
Japan plans AI-powered satellites to speed counterstrike decisions, Nikkei reports
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Asian Economies Accelerate Domestic Oil and Gas Storage Expansion After Strait of Hormuz Crisis, with Japan, India, South Korea, and China Unveiling Specific Plans
Asian economies are increasing their oil and gas storage capacity closer to home to reduce reliance on Middle East conflicts. Japan launched a $10 billion POWERR Asia initiative to help Southeast Asia
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What Is MONA Coin? MonaCoin’s Technical Features, Applications, and Ways to Acquire It
MonaCoin (MONA) is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency launched in Japan on January 1, 2014, known for its strong community support and widespread payment applications in Japan.Inspired by Litecoin, it uses the Lyra2REv2 hash algorithm and has integrated Segregated Witness (SegWit) and the Lightning Network to enhance transaction efficiency.MONA has a total supply cap of 105.12 million coins and features a block reward halving mechanism; the next halving is expected in December 2026. Investors can trade MONA on centralized exchanges that support it, but should be aware of its price volatility and any risk warnings that may be posted on certain platforms.
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