When an early morning electrical fire broke out in the kitchen of Commack sushi restauran September 2019, no one was hurt, but the livelihood of its owner, Tony Lin, took a blow. The restaurant “is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to recognize same-sex unions but not as legal marriage
Japan's capital has announced it will start recognizing same-sex partnerships to ease the burdens faced by residents in their daily lives, but the unions will not be considered legal marriages. ( read original story ...)
Wenders making a film about fancy public restrooms in Japan
Wim Wenders is making a film about high-end public toilets in Japan that will have what the renowned German director calls “social meaning” about people in modern cities. “My first reaction was, I ... ( read original story ...)
‘Be vigilant’: UK Japanese knotweed hotspots for 2022 unveiled – is your area affected?
JAPANESE KNOTWEED is a pervasive garden weed which can interfere with building foundations, drainage pipes as well as tarmac and paving. Experts have shared the "hotspots" where the perennial is most ... ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto’s Rough Year In India Just Got Worse
India’s latest decisions governing cryptocurrency portend turbulent times ahead for the country’s nascent but booming digital currency industry. ( read original story ...)
Stepn’s ‘Move-to-Earn’ Model Has Crypto Analysts Seeing Value in Long Run
Stepn, a "move-to-earn" application on the Solana blockchain that allows users to get cryptocurrency rewards from walking or jogging, is getting traction in digital-asset markets. The fitness app ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy to Suffer Q1 Slump on Lower Consumption
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy likely contracted in the ... featuring tips and expert insight on all things money: personal finance, careers, investing, real estate and more. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Orix to end shareholder incentive programme
TOKYO, May 11 (Reuters) - Japan's financial services firm Orix Corp said on Wednesday it would end a popular shareholder incentive programme that rewarded retail investors, giving in to calls to ... ( read original story ...)
4,764 new coronavirus infections registered in Tokyo on May 11
The Japanese capital recorded 4,764 coronavirus cases on May 11 after reporting 4,451 cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 4,764 new coronavirus cases; record high 2,702 in Okinawa
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday reported 4,764 new coronavirus cases, up 313 from Tuesday and up 1,765 from last Wednesday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe ... ( read original story ...)
Where’s the money? Japan town sues after $360,000 subsidy mix-up
A Japanese town that accidentally sent a resident $360,000 in financial aid said on Wednesday it has been forced to file a lawsuit after the recipient refused to return the funds. ( read original story ...)
Crypto forensics startup Chainalysis raises $170M at $8.6B valuation
Chainalysis, a startup that provides crypto investigation and compliance services, has secured $170 million in a Series F funding round led by GIC, a sovereign wealth fund of Singapore. The company, ... ( read original story ...)
Delhivery IPO opens today: All you need to know
AIA Singapore, Amansa Holdings, Aberdeen New India Investment Trust Plc, Goldman Sachs, The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Government of Singapore, Monetary Authority of Singapore are among the anchor ... ( read original story ...)
Delhivery IPO Subscription Opens Today: Here’s All Important Details Related to the IPO
The company has decided to allocate a total of 4,81,87,860 equity shares to anchor investors at Rs 487 a piece, which is also the upper end of the price band, aggregating the transaction size to Rs 2, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan planning to allow 20,000 daily international arrivals in June
Japan's government is arranging to double the cap on arrivals from overseas to 20,000 people per day in June, government sources said Wednesday. The relaxation is expected to go ahead following an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t says masks not needed outdoors if distancing maintained
Wearing masks outdoors to protect against the coronavirus is not necessary providing social distancing is practiced, Japan's top government spokesman said Wednesday, with the approach of summer ... ( read original story ...)