Octopus Holdings says it is in talks with different platforms in Japan and aims to collaborate with those that have greater payment coverage.

Shares retreated Friday in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea falling more than 2% after Wall Street indexes fell sharply on doubts over the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology.

World shares have retreated, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea tumbling more than 2%. U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to push ahead with 25% tariffs on imports

The stretch battle between Japan's Forever Young and Hong Kong's Romantic Warrior was one for the ages and only the pinnacle of a weekend of top racing around the globe.

Xiaomi is launching its 212W HyperCharge Power Bank 25000 globally, following its Chinese crowdfunding success. The power bank is currently available in Japan and Hong Kong, with wider distribution planned.

People are spending money more carefully, even trading items in group chats and flying to Japan and Singapore for lower prices.

Families are being more cautious with their money, trading items in group chats and flying to Japan and Singapore for lower prices.

Shares retreated Friday in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea falling more than 2% after Wall Street indexes fell sharply on doubts over the frenzy around

Shares retreated Friday in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea falling more than 2% after Wall Street indexes fell sharply on doubts over the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology.

Asian shares are sharply lower, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea tumbling more than 2% after a broad retreat on Wall Street

Asian equities were largely higher as Hong Kong had a very strong day, while Thailand, the Philippines, and Mainland China outperformed, Japan underperformed, and India was closed for Mahashivaratri.

Asia-Pacific stocks mostly increased Wednesday, March 5. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index Hang Seng Index gained 2.8% to 23,594.21, while Japan's Nikkei 225 Index NIKKEI 225 Index added 0.2% to 37,418.24.