The Japanese government is committed to further helping Cambodia restore the development in all sectors in the post-Covid-19 pandemic, notably boosting more investment to Cambodia. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Athletics-Race walkers battle ‘brutal’ heat in Sapporo
Olympic walkers had to fight through "brutal" conditions as temperatures climbed steadily during their 50km race to top 30 degrees Celsius by 9 a.m. in Sapporo on Friday. The International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Why Netflix Is Targeting the Japanese TV Market
With little room to grow in the West, the streaming giant is spending big on originals in one of the most coveted regions in Asia: "We’re looking for stories that haven’t been told." ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Prefecture supporting women anxious about jobs, income amid pandemic
The Osaka Prefectural Government is providing information and free counseling to women worried about the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the ... ( read original story ...)
Hacker is returning $600M in crypto, claiming theft was just “for fun”
The hacker who breached the Poly Network crypto platform says the hack was just "for fun :)” and that now the hacker is returning the stolen coins. The hacker also claimed that the tokens had been ... ( read original story ...)
Hackers have returned $342 million to Poly Network after they saying the massive crypto heist was done ‘for fun’
The hacker behind a $610 million cryptocurrency heist has returned $342 million so far. Dubbed "Mr. White Hat," the hacker said they pulled off the heist of Poly Network "for fun." There is still $268 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese mayor apologizes for biting Olympian’s gold medal
The medal bite has become a staple of Olympic photo-ops — but that's usually for the winners themselves, not other people. ( read original story ...)
Amendment of Investment Management Business Regulations for Foreign Fund Managers Doing Business in Japan
The proposed amendment of Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (Act No. 25 of 1948, the FIEA) passed the Diet and was enacted May 19, 2021. The amendment creates an exemption from inve ... ( read original story ...)
Cargo ship splits in two after running aground in Japan port
The Panamanian-registered cargo ship, Crimson Polaris, ran aground in the northern Japanese port and later broke in two parts and was spilling oil into the sea, Japanese Coast Guard said. (AP) ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s long term storytelling problem is becoming a political one, says CoinDesk TV’s Emily Parker
Emily Parker, CoinDesk TV's 'First Mover' co-host, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss her recent op-ed on how to make American voters care about crypto. ( read original story ...)
Hacker Finally Returns Nearly All $600 Million Stolen In Ethereum, Other Tokens After Major Crypto Heist
In an unusual twist for the one of the largest cryptocurrency heists ever, a hacker who stole more than $600 million in tokens from blockchain-based platform Poly Network on Tuesday has sent back a ... ( read original story ...)
Record crypto and blockchain investments in 2021 have already exceeded last year’s total as institutions warm up, KPMG data shows
The total global investment activity for the first half of 2021 hit $8.7 million, more than twice 2020's figure, driven by 548 investments activities. ( read original story ...)
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Launches Picture Your Japan Getaway Contest
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched a contest in collaboration with The New York Times offering travel enthusiasts a chance to visit Japan when it's safe to do so and more. ( read original story ...)
Community support helps get Regina Paralympian to Tokyo after theft of racing wheelchair
Jessica Frotten's racing wheelchair was stolen a year ago, but thanks to community support she's heading to the Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor bitten by uproar after chomping on Japanese softball player’s Olympic gold and forcing Tokyo 2020 organisers to give her a new ‘untarnished’ one
Miu Goto was attending an event to celebrate her team winning the softball final when Nagoya mayor Takashi Kawamura pulled down his mask and biw down on her Olympic gold medal. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau Release: Yokohama to Host Global Conference on Robotics and Automation
International Conference on Robotics and Automation (IEEE ICRA 2024). Organized by the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society, the renowned event will return to Japan for the first time since 2009. ( read original story ...)