Shamindra Ferdinando President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government has reversed the appointment of retired Admiral Jayanath Colombage as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Tokyo. The Previous Foreign Secretary, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Cordae Seemingly Responded to Those Breakup Rumors
Naomi Osaka and her Grammy-nominated boyfriend Cordae are the sweetest couple, and they couldn't be more supportive—get to know Naomi's boyfriend here. ( read original story ...)
Man questioned for possessing ‘gunpowder’ near U.S. Embassy in Tokyo
A man has been questioned by police for possessing a vessel containing what appeared to be homemade gunpowder near the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo earlier this week, investigative sources said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s online shoppers call time on spending spree
Japan’s ecommerce market has lost momentum after growing more than 20 per cent since 2019. Demand for online shopping surged as consumers hunkered down at home to avoid Covid-19, but the quick end to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Evolving Approach to the Taiwan Strait
Comparing the current crisis to the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis from 1995-96, Japan’s attitude toward China, the U.S., and other like-minded countries has changed significantly. ( read original story ...)
Hackers have stolen $1.4 billion this year using crypto bridges. Here’s why it’s happening
Crypto bridges, which link blockchain networks together, have become major targets for cybercriminals. A total of around $1.4 billion has been lost to breaches on cross-chain bridges this year, ...
Crypto mogul launches new super PAC
Pierce cited personal reasons for the pivot, but it comes as crypto backers’ most audacious political projects have come back down to Earth as crypto markets have cooled off in recent months. Pierce — ...
Coinbase Under SEC Scrutiny Over Its Crypto-Staking Programs
Coinbase Global Inc. said it’s being probed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its staking programs, which allow users to earn rewards for holding certain cryptocurrencies.
Earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 hits Hokkaido in Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 hit northern Japan early on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The epicentre of the earthquake was in the Soya region of the northern island of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from first-round match with back injury
Naomi Osaka withdrew from her first-round match against Kaia Kanepi at the National Bank Open with a back injury. Osaka had just returned recently from an achilles injury. ( read original story ...)
Book of the week: Tokyo gothic
Anna Rankin on a beautiful and profound meditation on grief. There is a young girl who died and she stares down the pages of a book a ... ( read original story ...)
Robot arms are replacing shelf stockers in Japan’s stores
Telexistence Inc. and FamilyMart Co. are rolling out a fleet of AI-driven robots to restock shelves in 300 convenience stores across Japan. ( read original story ...)
Udemy, Benesse and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Offer Quality Education to SMEs in Tokyo
Global learning company and local publishing powerhouse are providing dynamic content for effective skill development in JapanSAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin bull Mike Novogratz says crypto’s forced deleveraging is over and bitcoin is still an asset to hold amid economic uncertainty
"The worst is over. There is no more forced deleveraging that's going to happen," the famed crypto investor told CNBC.
Novogratz is still a crypto bull in this downturn and has high conviction on this particular coin
Mike Novogratz is still a crypto bull, even in the midst of an awful year for prices. Going into the rest of the second half, the Galaxy Digital CEO says ether is his highest conviction crypto trade, ...
Naomi Osaka forced to pull out of Toronto Open with back injury
A tearful Naomi Osaka was forced to retire injured from the Toronto Open on Tuesday. News of the pending retirement of Serena Williams overshadowed proceedings at the tune-up for the US Open - the ...