Both Colorado-based restaurant chains downsized during the pandemic. But the CEO now in charge of both of them said she sees a path to growth again for them in a particular area. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase CEO: crypto is up there with chips and 5G as a matter of ‘national security’
The co-founder, whose company has been targeted by the SEC, warns the U.S. cannot afford to lose the digital asset industry to offshore rivals over its uneven and arbitrary approach to regulating ...
Nasdaq Makes First Big Crypto Push to Lure Institutional Clients
Nasdaq Inc. is making its first major push into crypto, as the second-largest stock exchange prepares to capitalize on increasing appetite for digital currencies among big-money investors.
Japan inflation hits 31-year high, calling central bank’s stimulus plans into question
The Bank of Japan’s governor has repeatedly said that it will keep interest rates at rock-bottom levels until there are solid wage gains – even as inflation has quickened to its fastest pace in over ...
Toho Gas renews deal to buy Russian LNG for stable energy supply
Toho Gas Co. has renewed its contract to purchase liquefied natural gas from the Sakhalin 2 oil and gas project in Russia, a company ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins first match after Saville retires in Tokyo
Naomi Osaka, playing her first match since the U.S. Open, advanced to the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open when Australia's Daria Saville retired with a knee injury in the second game of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka moves on to second round at Pan Pacific Open as Daria Saville retires with knee injury
Naomi Osaka moves on at the Pan Pacific Open as Daria Saville retires with a knee injury, saying she feels "really bad right now because of how it ended." ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for possessing ‘gunpowder’ near US Embassy in Tokyo
A 26-year-old male student was arrested Tuesday on charges of violating the explosives control law after he was found in possession o ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ends four-match losing run as Daria Saville retires injured in Tokyo
Naomi Osaka ended a four-match losing run in unfortunate fashion in Tokyo when opponent Daria Saville retired injured in only the second game of the match. The Australian’s career has been blighted by ... ( read original story ...)
Storm damages space center in Japan and leaves thousands without power
Typhoon Nanmadol, which dumped heavy rain across the country, has moved into the Pacific Ocean after killing two and injuring more than 100. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s nuclear drumbeat quickens as public demands energy fix
The energy equivalent of a Greek chorus is beating the drums for Japan to fire up its nuclear plants, with public support rising to 60% for the first time since Fukushima in 2011. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JOGMEC, Sojitz invest $9 mln in rare-earths miner Lynas
State-owned Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp (JOGMEC) and Japanese trading house Sojitz Corp have invested $9 million to buy an additional stake in Lynas Rare Earths to help the Australian ... ( read original story ...)
Fighters score big with Norwegian duo’s ‘Fox Dance’ hit
SAPPORO--Although mired in a losing season, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have been crazy like a fox this season, starting with the hiring of the team’s colorful manager, ... ( read original story ...)
Bruno Mars is performing in Tokyo and Osaka this October
The Bruno Mars Japan Tour 2022 is scheduled to kick off at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on October 22 and 23, followed by two shows at Tokyo Dome on October 26 and 27. The cheapest bleac ... ( read original story ...)
Contreras Gomez ousts Kenin; Osaka advances after Saville injury
Mexico's Fernanda Contreras Gomez's main draw debut on the Hologic WTA Tour was one to remember at the Toray Pan Pacific Open, while defending champion Naomi Osaka advanced after just one game due to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s average land prices rise first since pre-pandemic – govt
Japanese land prices rose in the 12 months to July 1 for the first time since before the pandemic, thanks to easing of measures to control COVID-19, an annual land ministry survey showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)