Renowned financier, Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group, and philanthropist David Rubenstein provides unparalleled access to the world's most successful investors. In one-on-one interviews, Rubenstein ...
A crypto millionaire tried to run a bluff against a poker legend in a record-smashing $3.1 million hand
His opponent Wesley Fei attempted to run an ongoing bluff, but Dwan called him down and took the winnings. Crypto whizkid Wesley Fei showed great heart during Tuesday's high-stakes poker session at ...
‘Crypto Twitter’ heats up ahead of the 2024 election
Crypto Twitter has gained a lot of players as the Elon Musk-owned platform became a place where people can discuss it openly. Many think it will play a role in the 2024 election.
Japan’s solid capex growth points to upward revision to Q1 GDP
Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment in January-March at the fastest rate since 2015, with a stronger-than-expected showing by manufacturers signalling a possible upward revision to first-quarter economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Orange-based Small Acres Cyder outclasses global rivals at Tokyo’s Japan Cider Cup with its $29 ‘Sparkling Perry’ made from fermented pears
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JERA says on track to meet 2025 renewable energy goal
Japan's biggest power generator JERA is on track to meet its 2025 target of holding five gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy assets after its recent acquisitions of two energy companies, Chairman Yukio ... ( read original story ...)
Column-AI craze leaves crypto for dust: McGeever
Bitcoin is undeniably having a great year, but is losing momentum just when it might have been expected to go up a gear.
Japan’s Jan.-March capital spending up 11.0% on year
Capital spending by Japanese companies in January-March rose 11.0 percent from a year earlier, the Finance Ministry said Thursday.
Pinsia’s Advanced Electric Hair Removal Salon Opens In Kansai, Osaka
Pinsia's Advanced Electric Hair Removal Salon Opens in Kansai, Osaka Osaka, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - May 31, 2023) - pinsia , a specialized hairc ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on U.S. debt deal progress
Tokyo stocks opened higher Thursday, with investor sentiment lifted by news that the U.S. House of Representatives was closing in on approving a deal to raise the country's debt limit. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese director’s China films debut in Tokyo
Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi and actress Ruriko Kojima at the premiere of his documentary film The Yangtze River in Tokyo on May 19. YANG GUANG/XINHUA TOKYO — A film event dedicated to screening a series of China-themed documentaries shot by Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity expands first time in 7 months – PMI
TOKYO - Japan's factory activity expanded in May for the first time in seven months thanks to increases in output and new orders and buoyed by a positive outlook for the year ahead, a private sector survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
When the big one hits, what will you do? Some advice from Japan on earthquake survival
The Mainichi Shimbun has put together information advising what you can do when a major earthquake strikes, including how to protect yourself physical ... ( read original story ...)
What it’s like to pray for concert tickets, money, and more at Tokyo’s specialty Fukutoku Shrine
In Japan, demand often surpasses the number of tickets available for many of the country’s most popular musical acts (think of Taylor Swift’s latest The Eras Tour in the U.S.). A common solution to ... ( read original story ...)
Renewed train station in Tokyo takes page from ‘Harry Potter’
A renovated train station for an envisioned entertainment area themed on the “Harry Potter” series was unveiled in Tokyo’s Nerima Ward, with a mashup of new features and objects from bygone days. A ceremony on May 16 marked the completion of the ... ( read original story ...)
Latest Crypto News: Japan’s All Nippon Airways Launches NFT Marketplace, Origin Ether Amasses $12M In TVL
Japan’s leading airline, All Nippon Airways (ANA), launched an aviation-themed non-fungible token (NFTs) marketplace, named ANA GranWhale NFT, on May 30. It is debuting with an NFT collection by famed ...