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Japan’s Nikkei hits 8-month low after Trump tariff shock
The “Trump tariff shock” hit banks the hardest, with the sector dropping 7.2%, regional lender Resona Holdings losing 9.5%.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
Japanese bank SMBC partners with Fujitsu AI for corporate advice
This marks a rare move for a Japanese bank to share sensitive client data with an external firm.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
Asia prepares for Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
India considers lowering taxes on agricultural products like almonds and cranberries.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read
Japan’s Metaplanet buys 160 BTC, now holds 4,206 BTC
Despite the announcement, Metaplanet’s stock fell by 0.98%, while bitcoin’s price rose by 1.6% to US$84,526.
Minh Le · · 1 min read
Japan’s new app law limits Google search, Apple store power
The regulations restrict app store practices, including blocking third-party stores and alternative payment systems.
Minh Le · · 1 min readJapan’s Rapidus to begin 2-nanometer chip production by April
Rapidus plans to start mass production of these advanced chips by 2027.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readJapan’s Metaplanet acquires 696 BTC, expands crypto holdings
Metaplanet plans to acquire 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026.
Diya Lal · · 1 min readJapan boosts funding by $5.4b for Rapidus advanced chip push
The new funds will help acquire equipment, raw materials, and implement production technologies.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min readGranite Asia, Japan’s Integral Corporation form joint venture
Granite-Integral is aimed at cross-border investment opportunities in Japan.
Minh Le · · 1 min readJapan’s Metaplanet buys $12.6m worth of bitcoin
The company bought bitcoin at an average price of US$83,801 per coin, raising its total holdings to 3,350 bitcoins.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read