KFC Japan has developed fried chicken that reportedly pairs perfectly with alcoholic drinks. What's it called: Announced on Wednesday, the latest addition to KFC Japan's menu is called "Ninniku Crispy ... ( read original story ...)
Love It or Hate It, Shein Is Going Public
The fast-fashion giant beloved by Gen Z is reportedly planning an IPO -- but the brand will face intense scrutiny over its environmental record and accusations of forced labor in its supply chain.
Nippon Life to buy Nichii Holdings for about $1.41 billion – Nikkei
Japan's Nippon Life Insurance will acquire Nichii Holdings for about 210 billion yen ($1.41 billion), the Nikkei reported on Tuesday.Nippon Life has agreed to buy all the outstanding shares of Nichii ...
Rare fish dubbed ‘harbinger of earthquakes’ found washed up on beach – as locals share terrifying fables
A RARE fish believed believed to be a harbinger of earthquakes has been found washed up on a beach. Spotting a deep-sea oarfish species is a signal for an impending quake, according to Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is on track to hit $100,000 by the end of 2024 as ‘crypto spring’ has begun, Standard Chartered says
The increased likelihood of US spot ETFs for crypto means bitcoin could even reach $100,000 before the end of 2024, analysts said.
Japan to lift assumed rate for debt-servicing for 1st time in 17 years
TOKYO -- Japan's Finance Ministry will raise the assumed interest rate paid on bonds in the government's annual budget proposal for the first time in 17 years in fiscal 2024, reflecting policy shifts ...
NJPW World Tag League Night Seven Results (11/28)
New Japan Pro-Wrestling continued their NJPW World Tag League tour with the seventh night of action from Nagoya Congress Center Event Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. In the main event, Ren Narita and ... ( read original story ...)
Two More Reasons Why Crypto Tax Compliance Is Increasingly Difficult
Wrapped tokens, decentralized finance options, staked crypto , and the non-fungible token subsets of crypto have only made the tax conversations more complex and time consuming. As the IRS continues ...
$346 Million Flows Into Digital Assets, Most Since 2021: Is Crypto Winter Over?
After a years-long record for inflows into digital asset investment products, there’s reason to believe the crypto bear market is over.
Man who was ‘pivotal’ to crypto-raid sentenced
John-Ross Rennie was described as the 'technical brains' behind the crime, thought to be the first of its kind in Scotland.
China’s Shein files for US IPO in major test for investor appetite – sources
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley have been hired as lead underwriters on the initial public offering (IPO), and Singapore-based Shein could launch its new share sale some time in 2024, ...
Japan begins trials of prescription-free morning-after pills
Japan has begun trial over-the-counter sales of morning-after pills. Under the pilot project, the pill is set to be available at 145 pharmacies. Until now these had only been available at a clinic or ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase’s David Duong: Bitcoin ETFs Introduce a New Era of Crypto Investment
The head of research for the leading crypto exchange outlines how institutional access to bitcoin will change the crypto market for good.
Column: The crypto scam is on life support. Why are some lawmakers trying to perform CPR?
The criminal convictions of Sam Bankman-Fried and the Binance gang just mark the beginning of the U.S. government's drive to expose crypto as a tool for fraud and money-laundering. Yet some ...
Netflix’s biggest rival in Japan was created by a secretive billionaire whose father nearly destroyed the company in a telecom scandal
He established Osaka Usen Broadcasting in 1961 ... Then in 2017, U-Next bought the legacy business, Usen. Today, the Usen-Next group consists of some 25 companies. The cables now also provide ... ( read original story ...)
Yukimushi snow bugs announce the arrival of snowfall in Japan
The Japanese phenomenon of "yukimushi" or snow bugs carries a cultural and ecological significance, particularly in regions like Niseko, where they are regarded as nature's harbinger of impending ... ( read original story ...)