An HSBC bank logo is pictured during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., October 19, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri ... ( read original story ...)
We want to prove Tokyo wasn’t a one day wonder, says Indian women’s hockey coach Schopman
The extraordinary performance at the Tokyo Olympics was not a one day wonder, asserted Indian womens hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman, who is looking forward to this years World Cup. ( read original story ...)
Elderly Tokyo woman robbed of 30 million yen in gold scam
A Tokyo woman in her 80s fell victim to a scam involving a phone call from a fake family member in distress and was bilked of gold bullion worth about 30 million yen ($261,000) and 600,000 yen in cash ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Claims North Korea Lauched Ballistic Missile, Third In Two Weeks
Japan's chief Cabinet secretary said that North Korea has fired a ballistic missile, which would be the country's third test in two weeks. ( read original story ...)
Camus meets Chandler in Japan, via the hall-of-mirrors thriller ‘My Annihilation’
"Turn this page, and you may give up your lie," warns Fuminori Nakamura in his latest thrill ride of an existential mystery, "My Annihilation." ... ( read original story ...)
Valuence becomes first Japanese resale business to join Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Valuence Holdings has announced it has joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network, to demonstrate the group’s commitment to the strengthening of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale prices rise for 10th month, weighs on corporate margins
Japan's wholesale prices rose 8.5% in December from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, increasing for a 10th month in a sign higher raw material and fuel costs continued to weigh on corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s coal export ban will keep upward pressure on prices -Japan utilities lobby
Although Indonesia has partially eased its coal export ban, upward pressure on thermal coal prices will continue as it remains unclear when the situation will return to normal, the head of the ... ( read original story ...)
6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Tremors Felt In Capital
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Java island on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, as buildings were reported shaking in the capital Jakarta. ( read original story ...)
Congress Introduces A Game-Changing Crypto Bill As The Price Of Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Solana, Cardano, XRP Sinks
A congressman proposes a game-changing crypto bill, which could be a catalyst for the price of bitcoin, ethereum, bnb, solana, cardano, XRP ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange FTX Sets Up $2 Billion Venture Fund
Crypto exchange FTX Trading Ltd. has launched a $2 billion venture fund, one of the largest vehicles to date aiming to tap into the crypto market’s startups. ( read original story ...)
North Korean hackers stole $400 mn in crypto in 2021: Chainalysis
North Korean hackers stole around $400 million worth of cryptocurrency through cyberattacks on digital currency outlets last year, blockchain data platform Chainalysis said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Judiciary Advisor Calls for English Law to Keep Pace With Crypto: Report
A technology adviser to the England and Wales judiciary has called for an independent body to monitor where the legal system is failing to keep up with areas such as crypto and blockchain. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Delhivery’s Rs 7,460 crore IPO gets Sebi nod
Gurugram-based Delhivery becomes the first top-tier startup this year to have obtained Sebis nod to list on domestic bourses. ( read original story ...)
Tesla, GM EV Battery Supplier LG Energy Poised to Price IPO At Top of Range: Report
South Korean battery supplier LG Energy Solution is expected to price its shares at the top of the marketed range in the upcoming ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation Irks Asia as Japan Yields Hit Six-Year High, BOK Hikes
Bonds fell across Asia with Japanese yields climbing to a six-year high following a report the central bank is debating how soon before it can signal rate hikes. Concern about gathering price ... ( read original story ...)