Bridgestone is—you guessed it—divesting another non-tire business as part of its ongoing portfolio restructuring, this time selling to a Chinese automotive components manufacturer. ( read original story ...)
Dealing with Misperceptions: Episode #268 The Sales Japan Series
The Sales Japan Series Business is brutal and sometimes clients have received incorrect information about our companies from competitors or the media. When I was selling on behalf of Australian ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo museum apologizes for calling ‘Demon Slayer’ brothel district setting a ‘glamorous world’
Kimetsu no Yaiba" began back in October, but it spent its first seven episodes on what it called the "Mugen Train Arc," covering essentially the same ground as the "Mugen Train" anime movie. So what ... ( read original story ...)
KFC cuts queues to keep Japan’s fried chicken Christmas custom alive
A long queue of patrons running out the door of nearly every KFC has been a perennial Christmas sight in Japan but COVID-19 social distancing rules that discourage lines and place strict conditions ... ( read original story ...)
Billboard Japan & TikTok’s ‘Next Fire’ December Livestream Features Late-Blooming J-Pop Artist meiyo
The December edition of Billboard Japan and TikTok’s Next Fire program began Dec. 3, with a virtual show by singer-songwriter meiyo, the featured artist of this month. Next Fire is a show on TikTok ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to see if S Korea can meet high standards of TPP: spokesman
Japan's top government spokesman said Tuesday it is too early to comment on the prospect of South Korea joining the 11-member Trans-Pacific Partnership until it becomes clear whether the country can ... ( read original story ...)
Coincast Wants To Make Crypto As Easy As Texting
Coincast allows you to send mainline cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum to people who don’t even have a digital wallet yet. “We are making it ... as simple as sending a text message,” CEO ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange leader Binance bolsters user safeguards with new audit program
Binance teams with blockchain security firms CertiK and PeckShield under "Project Shield," which provides a thorough audit of projects against strict security, legal and regulatory compliance ... ( read original story ...)
The crypto market is uneasy about the Fed meeting and high inflation. Here’s why
Crypto investors are closely watching this week's Federal Reserve meeting, with the market expecting the central bank to announce a faster reduction in ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin broker NYDIG’s $1 billion fund-raising round could be biggest ever for crypto sector
Crypto investing firm NYDIG raised $1 billion in its latest funding round, beating out FTX's $900 million raised earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Tapers by Stealth First and Explains Later
The Bank of Japan is taking a stealthier approach than its peers to winding back pandemic stimulus without rattling markets. As the BOJ, Federal Reserve and others convene meetings this week, the ... ( read original story ...)
Andreessen Horowitz alumni have found success at VC firm Variant. Here’s why that could lead to more rising fund managers chasing crypto’s untold riches.
Variant is the first crypto-focused venture firm spun out of Andreessen Horowitz's alumni network, but it probably won't be the last. ( read original story ...)
Embroiled In Crypto Controversy, Kickstarter Touts Huge Year For Comics Projects
After another record-setting year for creators, crowdfunding hub Kickstarter is facing criticism for its launch of a blockchain-based solution. ( read original story ...)
SOS, MARA, RIOT: How Dogecoin Is Lifting Crypto Mining Stocks Today
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips It’s a hair-raising day for crypto mining stocks today, following news ... ( read original story ...)
Over $10 billion was stolen in DeFi-related theft this year. Here’s how to protect yourself from common crypto scams
There are a few common scams and pitfalls to be aware of when trying to protect your cryptocurrency investments. Here are some tips. ( read original story ...)
Musk Says Tesla Will Accept This Crypto Coin, Sends Valuation Skyrocketing
It’s been a hot minute since billionaire Elon Musk made waves in crypto valuations by tweeting about select coins. But thanks to an early morning Tweet on Tuesday, it looks like yet another coin has ... ( read original story ...)