The crypto industry tends to give "cypherpunk" vibes a great deal of lip service without much attention to their real values. ( read original story ...)
CNBC’s Ran Neuner launches world’s first 24/7 crypto call-in station
Ran Neuner, host of CNBC’s Crypto Trader show, has launched the first call-in media channel devoted exclusively to cryptocurrency. Dubbed CryptoBanter, the station features a blend of news ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Eyes Tighter Virus Steps as Severe Cases in Tokyo Jump
As Japan returned to work Tuesday following a holiday weekend, regional and national authorities moved toward boosting restrictions designed to contain the spread of a coronavirus surge. ( read original story ...)
As more countries pledge zero emissions, coal finance evaporates
Financing for coal projects is drying up at ever increasing rates as more countries target zero carbon emissions amid an energy transition sweeping the world, participants at Asia's biggest gathering ... ( read original story ...)
Shares of Japan’s ANA Drop on Report Airline Plans to Raise $1.9 Billion
Shares of Japan's ANA Holdings Inc on Tuesday sank as much as 4.2% after sources said the country's biggest airline plans to raise about 200 billion yen ($1.9 billion) by selling new shares to bolster ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai SIPG, Yokohama F. Marinos braced for tough AFC Champions League showdown
A top of the table clash in Group H of the 2020 AFC Champions League sees leaders Yokohama F. Marinos restart their campaign against Shanghai SIPG at Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
MSC Cruises’ Onorato ‘confident’ of Japan spring sailings on MSC Bellissima from Yokohama
A certificate of compliance from Japan’s ClassNK in reference to MSC Cruises’ health and safety protocols paves the way for the line to resume sailings in Japan soon, with MSC Cruises CEO Gianni ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China to Continue Communications on East China Sea, Japan Says
Japan and China agreed on Tuesday to continue communications on issues around the East China Sea where the two countries are in dispute, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said. Motegi made ... ( read original story ...)
‘What a mess!’ Osaka, Sapporo face removal from ‘Go To’ plan
He said that people who have already booked hotels or arranged travel packages in Osaka or Sapporo during the targeted period will not receive the deep discount provided under the Go To Travel ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Japan
The global economy is struggling to recover from the pandemic, with ultra-low interest rates and growth — but Japan has been battling these trends for several decades ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t to exclude Sapporo, Osaka from Go To travel campaign for 3 weeks
The Japanese government will exclude the popular tourist destinations of Sapporo and Osaka from its domestic travel subsidy campaign for three weeks following a recent resurgence in coronavirus cases ... ( read original story ...)
The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka
The Amazing Life of Naomi Osaka. She has emerged as one of the most measured, and perhaps most unanticipated, voices to address racial injustice in America. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor: Japan can host Olympics despite virus spike
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike remains firm about being able to safely hold the Olympics next year despite growing concerns about Japan's recent resurgence of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Private Sector Economy Struggles To Gain Recovery Momentum
Flash Japan PMI signals a faster pace of decline in output during November. New business weakens at quicker rate. ( read original story ...)
China FM in Japan to discuss virus, regional concerns
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Japan to meet with his Japanese counterpart and discuss ways to revive their pandemic-hit economies as well as regional concerns over China’s growing influence ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at 29-yr high as US political transition begins
Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Tuesday, with the Nikkei closing at its highest level since May 1991, as recovery hopes for the wor ... ( read original story ...)