Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a brutal reminder that authoritarian countries may wreak violent havoc on their smaller, democratic neighbors at any time. For China, that means Taiwan. And Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Tearing Down an Iconic Building. That’s a Good Thing.
Demolition starts today on Tokyo’s Nakagin Capsule Tower, an iconic but increasingly disheveled piece of 1970s architecture that was a darling of the architectural scene and, pre-Covid, a must-see for ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine evacuees to get up to $19 a day as living allowance in Japan
Japan will provide up to 2,400 yen ($19) per day in living allowances to evacuees from Ukraine who have fled their country following ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese investors remain big sellers of overseas bonds in March
Japanese investors were big sellers of overseas debt in March, as prices of overseas bonds declined on concerns over inflation and aggressive tightening measures by major central banks. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Flaunts Her Toned Legs In Short Shorts In A New IG Photo
Naomi Osaka just showed off her sculpted legs in shorts in a new photo on Instagram. To stay fit, the tennis star trains for three hours a day with her coach. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Flexes Her Super Toned Legs While Wearing Shorts And Sky High Platforms In A New Instagram Photo
Naomi Osaka looks radiant in her latest post on Instagram. The four-time Grand Slam champion, 24, soaked in the sun as she posed in a matching green set paired with a kimono and b ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cancels a third of contracted AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine purchase
TOKYO: Japan has cancelled the purchase of about 40 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses it agreed to buy last year, a health ministry official said in parliament on Monday (Apr 11). The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Countering China’s Naval Build-up with Modern Fleet
Last month, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force commissioned JS Kumano, the first of its new Mogami-class multi-role frigates. The warship was built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries facility in Tamano ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei end lower as tech stocks drag
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 164.28 points, or 0.61%, to 26,821.52. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell 7.15 points, or ... ( read original story ...)
Roki Sasaki throws 16th perfect game in Japanese big leagues
Kyodo reported that Sasaki’s father was killed in the in the earthquake, tsunami and meltdown of three nuclear reactors in March 2011 that devastated northeastern Japan. Sasaki signed with the ... ( read original story ...)
With Threats All Around, Japan Moves to Shed Its Pacifist Constraints
Growing calls for more military spending after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine demonstrate Japan’s recognition that it must bolster its own deterrent power, not just rely on its U.S. alliance. ( read original story ...)
Reflecting On The Biggest Crypto Hack Ever
The Ronin hack is among the largest crypto heists in history and when the dust settles, the incident may wear that crown alone. The story of this crypto-gaming company holds valid lessons for any ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Banking And Decentralized Finance – A New Frontier In Financial Services
Cryptocurrencies heralded as the future of finance are finally catching up to the centuries-old idea of making money from money. The global low-yield environment is luring professional and amateur ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange Founder Sees Bitcoin Falling to $30,000
I am buying crash June 2022 puts on both bitcoin and ether,' to hedge the possible move, said Arthur Hayes of BitMex. ( read original story ...)
The crypto industry is helping write, and pass, its agenda in state capitols
In the absence of federal regulations, crypto lobbyists are going state by state to get favorable rules enacted. Many lawmakers have been willing partners. ( read original story ...)
Explaining crypto’s billion-dollar bridge problem
Unfortunately, it was far from the only hack to hit a bridge: less than two months previously, another bridge platform called Wormhole was exploited for close to $325 million, and about six months ... ( read original story ...)