On Oct. 26, days before the collapse of his crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried sat for lunch at an upscale Dubai restaurant, subtly testing the waters for funding at a table of founders, bankers ...
Crypto Contagion Is Spreading, Fast
The collapse of FTX has set off a chain reaction that threatens to topple one of crypto’s oldest and most respected institutions.
B. League: Parks’ Nagoya sweeps Kiefer, Shiga; Ramos continues to miss games for Hokkaido
Parks helped Nagoya's win streak extend to three with his 12 points, seven boards, four assists, and two steals. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games organizers suspected of deeper role in alleged bid-rigging
The Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee is believed to have played an active role in alleged bid-rigging involving the Games' test events. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida’s approval hits new low after ministers resign
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's public support slipped to a new low in a poll published on Sunday, as a series of cabinet resignations has compounded anger over the ruling party's ties to a controversial religious group. ( read original story ...)
Beauty Over Brains: Japan’s Skin-Deep University Pageants
The contests reflect a culture that often judges women by their appearance and slots them into rigid, gender-defined roles. ( read original story ...)
The fighter jet that could create a new alliance between the UK and Japan
A partnership set to be agreed this year marks a shift in the Asian country’s role in the global defence industry after years in the shadows ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto company stunt brings giant Musk ‘Goat’ statue to Tesla factory
Elon GOAT Token, a cryptocurrency company, commissioned the statue with the goal of billionaire Elon Musk accepting it and bringing exposure to its token ...
BOJ to conduct annual survey on climate finance to nurture ESG market
Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya said on Sunday the central bank will conduct a survey annually of financial institutions and companies, seeking ways to nurture the country's growing climate finance ...
South Korean envoy eyes quick restart of Tokyo-Seoul ‘shuttle diplomacy’
South Korea's ambassador to Japan expressed hope that the countries' leaders can restart their reciprocal visits "sooner than expected" as both nations try to improve bilateral ties. ( read original story ...)
Japanese zoo practices lion escape protocol in hilarious drill
The local fire department was even part of the drill. Disaster drills are common practice in Japan, as it's one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. This practice was about ... ( read original story ...)
Wall Street’s ‘Dr. Doom’ calls crypto ‘corrupt gambling’ and rips ‘proof of reserves’ trumpeted after FTX collapse
Nouriel Roubini warned on Saturday, “Crypto is corrupt gambling where the house always & systematically front runs the retail suckers that get rekt.”
Turtlenecks and nuclear power return to favour in Japan
Official focus on fun, fashion and energy is boosting companies specialising in reactor restarts and warm winter clothes ( read original story ...)
Brexit blow: exports to Japan slump after ‘landmark’ free trade deal
First such accord after leaving EU was predicted to bring £15bn boost but UK now lags rivals ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan is out of line, but signs of cooling are emerging
Tokyo's headline inflation estimates put the annual price growth rate at 3.8% in November against 3.5% a month earlier and the 3.6% expected. The core index, which excludes food and energy prices, ...
Japan’s Seven Bank to deploy 2,500 ATMs in 7-Eleven stores
A subsidiary of Tokyo-based Seven Bank Ltd. is set to deploy 2,500 automated teller machines and cash recycler in 7-Eleven stores nationwide as it aims to partner with more local banks.