In the framework of the collaboration, Jasco will apply a method developed by Elte biochemistry researchers in its instruments examining protein structure, the university said on its website. The new ... ( read original story ...)
Soweto earthquake a result of earth ‘readjusting itself’ − expert
Professor Drennan said its very difficult to predict if South Africa will experience a major earthquake with catastrophic consequences. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Passes Inaugural Standalone Crypto Bill After Spate of Scandals
South Korea approved its first standalone digital-asset bill to boost investor protection just over a year after the implosion of tokens created by countryman Do Kwon exacerbated a $2 trillion ...
Japanese Yen is on the Slide as the Fed and Bank of Japan Return to their Corners
The Japanese Yen backed away from 145 against the US Dollar after some verbal intervention but interest rate differentials are reaccelerating in favour of USD. How high will USD/JPY go?
Wimbledon hears Kyrgios and Osaka, joins Fortnite realm
Ahead of its start, Wimbledon announced a partnership with the shooting video game Fortnite, which is also played by Nick Kyrgios and Naomi Osaka.“The magic of Wimbledon has reached many generations ... ( read original story ...)
Fukushima nuclear plant: South Koreans stockpile salt as Japan set to dump treated radioactive waste water into sea
As a mother raising two children, I can’t just sit back and do nothing,’ said a woman, who recently bought 5kg of salt. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested over fatal stabbing of college student in Yokohama after relationship trouble
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing a college student who died after being found bleeding at a condominium her ... ( read original story ...)
In workaholic Japan, ‘job leaving agents’ help people escape the awkwardness of quitting
In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters. And that’s considered shameful. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Traders Brace For $7 Billion Bitcoin, Ether Options Expiries
An unusually large expiration of bitcoin and ether options on Friday is likely to increase crypto volatility after bitcoin has spent a week hovering above $30,000. The cryptocurrency has spent the ...
Repower gets Japanese group as IPO anchor investor
MANILA -Japan-listed Tokai Holdings Corp. is snapping up a third of hydropower company Repower Energy Development Corp.’s P1.15-billion initial public offering, making it one of company’s ...
Japan’s Nikkei falls as investor pause ahead of earnings; set for weekly gain
Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday, dragged down by heavyweight technology shares as investors paused buying ahead of corporate earnings season, but the index is set to post a weekly gain.
Japan’s Nikkei extends gains as softer yen lifts exporters
TOKYO, June 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share gauge extended gains for a second session on Thursday as a weaker yen boosted exporters, overshadowing profit-taking by some investors. The Nikkei rose ...
Japan finance minister warns against excessive weakening as yen strikes 7-mth low
Japan would take appropriate steps should the yen weaken excessively, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday after the currency plumbed seven-month lows against the dollar.
Japan finance minister warns against excessive yen weakening
Japan would take appropriate steps should the yen weaken excessively, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday after the currency plumbed seven-month lows against the dollar. Suzuki warned ...
Why Sapporo’s bid for the 2030 Winter Games is ‘still alive’
Winter Games bid may be getting a boost from new polling and promises of transparency but will the IOC still pick Sweden for 2030 and Salt Lake for 2034? ( read original story ...)
As prices soar, Japan returns to human waste fertiliser
It's cheap, recycled, and has centuries of tradition: "shimogoe" or "fertiliser from a person's bottom" is finding new favour in Japan as Ukraine's war hikes the price of chemical alternatives.He started using shimogoe last year, ( read original story ...)