Hamilton, the F1 champion, says he knows how it feels to be under intense media scrutiny and supports Osaka’s stand against news conferences. ( read original story ...)
Japan B2B Payment Services Customer Report 2021: Emerging Technology Adoption and Strategic Partnerships Set to Unlock Growth Opportunities
The "Japan B2B Payment Services Voice of Customer, 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ( read original story ...)
Discover the Ghost Towns of Japan–Where Scarecrows Replace People, and a Man Lives in an Abandoned Elementary School Gym
In recent years, the major cities of Japan have felt as big and bustling as ever. But more than a little of that urban energy has come at a cost to the countryside, whose ongoing depopulation since ... ( read original story ...)
You Can Buy More Things Than Ever With Crypto. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
More businesses are beginning to accept crypto payments. Here are a few things to consider before you spend your crypto holdings. ( read original story ...)
The Pros and Cons of Crypto Credit Cards
By Gregory Karp Cryptocurrency is the talk of the finance world, and the credit card industry wants to be part of the conversation by offering rewards in digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto 2021 Price Prediction: Why Ethereum Is ‘On Track’ To Surpass Bitcoin’s Market Cap
Bitcoin and ethereum have seen their rivalry increase in 2021 as the battle for dominance among cryptocurrencies heats up. The bitcoin price has soared by almost four-fold over the last 12 months, ... ( read original story ...)
Behind the Bitcoin Veil, Fiat’s Crypto Evolution, Striking While the Iron Is Hot
On Monday, Deputy FBI Director Paul Abbate, in a Justice Department briefing, communicated that the U.S. had recovered 63.7 Bitcoin of the 75 Bitcoin ransom that Colonial Pipeline had been forced to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bank lending growth slows sharply as pandemic hit subsides
Growth in Japan's bank lending slowed sharply in May as corporate demand for funds subsided, data showed on Tuesday, a sign the economy is ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Amamiya Urges Japanese Banks to Speed up Libor Transition Plans
Japanese financial institutions must proceed swiftly with plans to transit away from the soon-to-be-obsolete Libor benchmark to avoid disrupting financial markets, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 board talks about vaccines, but not a word on further delay
Olympics committee may seek further vaccine donations to make the rescheduled Games as safe as possible, Tokyo 2020's CEO said after a board meeting on Tuesday, stressing that there had been no talk ... ( read original story ...)
Piers Morgan Says Naomi Osaka Earns Millions ‘Thanks to Positive Media Attention’
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open after refusing media interviews for mental health reasons. ( read original story ...)
Japan to keep fiscal target deadline, re-assess later this year – draft blueprint
Japan's government will stick for the moment to its goal of achieving a primary balance surplus by fiscal year 2025, but reassess the timeframe due to the economic damage caused by COVID-19, the ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic media will be closely monitored during Games, says Tokyo 2020 President
Media covering the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be closely monitored to ensure they do not leave pre-registered areas such as hotels and sports venues, Tokyo 2020 President Hashimoto said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
All Roads — blocked off roads — lead to Tokyo Olympics
Roads were being closed off Tuesday around Tokyo Olympic venues, This is a clear sign that Tokyo Olympic planners and the International Olympic Committee are moving forward despite public opposition, ... ( read original story ...)
OCM deny Olympic ban, to seek clarification from Tokyo, IOC
The Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) will write to the International Olympic Council (IOC) and Japan to seek clarification on a report that athletes from 10 countries, including Malaysia, will be ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Female Billionaire Set To Join SoftBank Board, Boosts Gaming Credentials
SoftBank is expected to add Keiko Erikawa, one of the few female billionaires in Japan, to its board of directors, a move that could help the Tokyo-based technology giant push into the booming field ... ( read original story ...)