Voters once again opposed reorganizing Osaka into a metropolis akin to Tokyo in a second referendum on the proposal held Sunday, showing they were unconvinced the initiative would provide the ... ( read original story ...)
‘I got Bitcoin!’ — trick-or-treaters rewarded with crypto
At least four Canadian kids in costume received hundreds of dollars in Bitcoin instead of chocolate over Halloween. ( read original story ...)
Declaring a crackdown? What to make of the DoJ crypto framework release
The U.S. Department of Justice has articulated its digital enforcement strategy, putting the crypto community on notice. ( read original story ...)
Japan approves P1.44 billion loans for 4 infrastructure projects
Japan has approved the provision of Y3.1 billion in technical assistance to the Philippines to support the implementation of four infrastructure projects, according to the Department of Finance. ( read original story ...)
Japan approves technical aid for four PHL infrastructure projects
THE Japanese government has approved ¥3.1 billion (P1.44 billion) worth of technical assistance for four infrastructure projects in the Philippines as it rea ffi rms its commitment to support the ... ( read original story ...)
Fury over Japanese politician’s Nanjing Massacre denial
But earlier this week, Takashi Kawamura, the mayor of Nagoya, told a visiting delegation from Nanjing that he believed only “conventional acts of combat” took place there, not the mass murders ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka voters say no to merger. Again.
The referendum defeat dealt a heavy blow to the Osaka Ishin no Kai (One Osaka) local political group, with Mayor Ichiro Matsui vowing to retire at the end of his term. ( read original story ...)
Osaka rejects plan to break up city in referendum for 2nd time
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Voters once again opposed reorganizing Osaka into a metropolis akin to Tokyo in a second tight referendum on the proposal held Sunday, according to early returns and Kyodo News ... ( read original story ...)
This crypto payments firm has just turned three years old and has big plans
An award-winning crypto payments network is marking its third anniversary — and says it has big plans for the next 12 months ... ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma’s Ant set to raise $35 billion in biggest-ever IPO
The move will mean the fintech giant will have a market value of about $315 billion, about the same as JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( read original story ...)
Osaka metropolis plan set to be rejected in referendum for 2nd time
Voters seemed once again to oppose reorganizing Osaka into a metropolis akin to Tokyo in a second referendum on the proposal held Sun ... ( read original story ...)
Voting under way in 2nd referendum on Osaka metropolis plan
Voting was under way on Sunday in a second referendum on whether Osaka should become a metropolis akin to Tokyo in 2025. Backed by Osaka Gov Hirofumi Yoshimura and Mayor Ichiro Matsui, the initiative ... ( read original story ...)
Bitterz: a Japanese Crypto Exchange Launching Today Is Giving Away Bitcoin!
Today (November 1), on behalf of Bitterz LLC (Hinds Building, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines), we are pleased to announce that our global crypto exchange Bitterz in Japan will start to ... ( read original story ...)
Voting begins in second referendum on Osaka metropolis plan
The initiative calls for the restructuring of the city's 24 administrative districts into four special wards with greater authority. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Vacuum focuses on China to help spur smart innovation
Japan’s technological pioneer in vacuum engineering, Osaka Vacuum is a prolific and multi-award-winning innovator. For instance, the company produced the world’s largest high vacuum pump in 1991 when ... ( read original story ...)
Dwyane Wade, Naomi Osaka, athletes dress up for Halloween
Though limited because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, these sports figures didn't fall short in celebrating the yearly tradition. ( read original story ...)