The UAE Pavilion at Expo announced their participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, which will commence in April 2025 under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” The announcement was made through a groundbreaking ceremony held at the UAE Pavilion’s plot on the Expo 2025 Osaka site ( read original story ...)
Nishinomiya man not prosecuted over alleged confinement of school girl at Nagoya Station
Prosecutors have announced the non-prosecution of a 39-year-old man over the alleged confinement of a high school girl in Nagoya City last month ... ( read original story ...)
How listening for the right buzz keeps mosquitoes from mating with the wrong species
Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan have uncovered how the yellow fever mosquito and Asian tiger mosquito distinguish their own species from others. Males from these species listen for the ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Ford signs with Japan’s BayStars
First baseman and designated hitter Mike Ford has signed a contract for the 2024 season with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, the team announced Friday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Stolen by Hackers Doubles to $1.38 Billion In First Half of This Year
The amount of cryptocurrency stolen through hacks and network exploits more than doubled to $1.38 billion in the first six months of the year, according to the blockchain intelligence firm TRM.
IPO Watch: 3 New Stocks Worth a Strong Look
This IPO marks a significant development amid a cautious environment ... will retain control of over 60% of Webtoon’s shares post-offering. Moreover, Tokyo-based LY Corp. will hold a significant stake ...
Yokohama to build new tire plant in China
Japanese tire maker Yokohama has announced it will build a new passenger car tire plant in China, located in the Qiantang New District of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is bracing for rage against the vending machine
Japan still loves cash and vending machines, but new banknotes containing hologram technology won't work in many machines without upgrades. ( read original story ...)
3 Japanese Stocks You Can Still Buy on Sale
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips The Japanese stock market has been surging this year, with the Nikkei 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Bain Capital to invest ¥5 trillion in Japan over five years
Bain Capital plans to increase its workforce in Japan and has established a team to help firms make effective use of their real estate with low profitability. ( read original story ...)
Do US fast-food customers want plant-based meat? Panda Express thinks so, but McDonald’s has doubts
On Wednesday, Panda Express said it is reintroducing plant-based chicken — which it developed with El Segundo, California-based Beyond Meat — at hundreds of U.S. stores. Beyond Orange Chicken will be ...
Trump raked in big money from foreign nations. Experts fear he’d do it more if re-elected
During his presidency, Donald Trump's companies took an estimated $160 million from foreign governments. Ethics experts warn it could happen again.
Osaka’s Wimbledon comeback ends, Raducanu storms into third round
Naomi Osaka’s goal to improve her grasscourt game will have to wait for at least another 12 months after her Wimbledon comeback stalled in the second round following a 6-4 6-1 walloping by American ...
A Weak Yen Isn’t All Bad for Japan. It Boosts Exporters’ Earnings.
The divergent trajectories of economies and central bank policies in the U.S. and Japan have pushed the Japanese yen to a nearly four-decade low versus the dollar. There is no sign of relief for the ...
Head for the Hills in Tokyo’s new neigbhourhood
Tokyo wakes up quietly. From a 19th-floor balcony at the Janu ... On paper, it sounds like a typical international business hub, with Japan’s tallest building, the 330-metre JP Mori Tower; corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan corporate bankruptcies hit 10-yr-high amid labor shortage
The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan hit a 10-year-high in the first half of 2024, marking the 3rd consecutive year of incre ... ( read original story ...)