In a recent development, the organising committee of the Tokyo Olympics have revealed that the final price tag of the Games has cost them double the city's original estimate in 2013. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic committee lauds its own efforts to host Games
The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games released an official report on June 21 on hosting the 2020 Games, patting itself on the back as one of its final acts before it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide necessary aid for Afghanistan after earthquake – govt spokesperson
The Japanese government plans to provide assistance to Afghanistan, a government spokesperson said on Thursday, after an earthquake there killed at least 1,000 people. Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s June factory activity growth eases on China curbs – flash PMI
Japan's factory activity growth slowed in June as China's strict COVID-19 curbs took a toll on manufacturing demand, even as service sector sentiment hit a nearly nine-year high on the fading pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Launches Media Company Alongside Lebron James
Naomi Osaka is changing the rules of the game when it comes to storytelling with her latest business venture alongside Lebron James. The tennis champion announced the partnership and launch of her new ... ( read original story ...)
Official Campaigning Starts For Japan’s Upcoming Upper House Election
The official campaigning for Japan's House of Councilors election began, with the ruling and opposition parties focusing on issues, including inflation concerns and arguments over whether a more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore regulator vows to be ‘unrelentingly hard’ on crypto
Singapore will be “brutal and unrelentingly hard” on bad behaviour in the crypto industry, according to its fintech policy chief, marking a stark shift in rhetoric after years of the city-state ... ( read original story ...)
Original Cast Member Baayork Lee to Direct A CHORUS LINE Tokyo Engagement
Following its successful 2018 Tokyo engagement, Big League Productions, Inc. will once again showcase its 'singular sensation' for Japanese audiences, this time at the prestigious Orchard Hall. ( read original story ...)
Despite crypto crash, NFT enthusiasts keep the party going
At NFT.NYC, the ongoing struggles for the NFT and crypto markets did little to dampen the enthusiasm and optimism. ( read original story ...)
Scammers have been around forever. Then came crypto.
As cryptocurrency scams proliferate, regulators, courts and lawmakers are establishing a framework for holding alleged crypto scammers responsible. But the nature of the crypto industry makes that a ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried bails out embattled crypto firms BlockFi and Voyager
Bankman-Fried has emerged as something of a savior for the $900 billion crypto market as it faces a deepening liquidity crunch. ( read original story ...)
Crypto custodian Prime Trust raises $100 million to add IRAs, staking to services suite
Crypto custody and infrastructure startup Prime Trust raises more than $100 million in Series B funding to expand its suite of financial products and services. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls on recession worries; US stock futures drag
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index gave up early gains to end lower on Wednesday, as simmering worries about the risk of a recession pushed US stock futures lower after big overnight gains on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Former Yokohama Tire Executive Jim MacMaster Passes Away
Jim MacMaster, Yokohama Tires’ former executive vice president and chief operating officer, passed away on June 14. He was 75.Click Here to Read MoreAdvertisement MacMaster, who spent 39 years in the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: ‘I created boundaries to disarm the things that were draining me and made room for the things that galvanized me’
In a personal essay, Naomi Osaka discusses prioritizing her well-being, starting a media company, and launching businesses to support representation. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, LeBron James to launch media company
Tennis player Naomi Osaka is launching a media production company in partnership with NBA star LeBron James’ media group, The SpringHill Company. The move by Osaka and her agent ... ( read original story ...)