There was reportedly a time way back when in which Rockstar was strongly considering making a GTA 3 sequel set in Tokyo, and frankly, now I feel robbed of just such a game. This comes via TimeExtension, which asked an unnamed source who previously worked ... ( read original story ...)
‘Most frugal woman’ in Japan spends US$1.4 a day on food, saves enough to buy 3 houses by 34
A thrifty, animal-loving Japanese woman has been dubbed “the most frugal girl ... After graduating from university she worked for a property agent and was careful with her salary. To minimise costs ... ( read original story ...)
‘Most frugal woman’ in Japan spends US$1.40 a day, saves enough to buy 3 houses by 34
An thrifty, animal-loving Japanese woman has been dubbed "the most frugal girl ... After graduating from university she worked for a property agent and was careful with her salary. To minimise costs ... ( read original story ...)
Ackman’s IPO Dream Implodes From $25 Billion to Zero in Weeks
On Wednesday, Pershing Square withdrew the IPO completely. What comes next is uncertain; Pershing Square has promised to “report back.’’ But this much is sure, investors say: If Pershing ...
Japan’s finance minister vows to carefully monitor effects of possible U.S. rate cuts
TOKYO — Japan’s government will keep a close eye on the impact of possible U.S. interest rate cuts on the Japanese economy, the country’s finance minister said Tuesday. “The government will continue ...
Critics blast Seoul’s ‘submissive’ Tokyo ties as Kishida seeks Yoon talks before exit
South Korea's opposition has accused President Yoon Suk-yeol of being pro-Tokyo - as Japan's PM plans one last visit before stepping down Fumio Kishida is reportedly making progress on plans to hold talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says China airspace incursion ‘serious violation of our sovereignty’
Japan has said the violation of its airspace by a Chinese military spy plane was “utterly unacceptable”, a day after the country scrambled jets and summoned a Chinese embassy official in Tokyo in protest. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
UCLA Study Reveals Two Epicenters Behind Japan’s Violent Noto Earthquake on New Year’s Day
The first seven months of 2024 have been so eventful, it’s easy to forget that the year started off with a magnitude 7.5 earthquake centered beneath Japan’s Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day. The earth ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Bros Aren’t Flipping Watches. That Is an Issue for Luxury Brands.
Watches were one of the worst categories for Europe’s top luxury companies in the latest quarter. Richemont, which owns Cartier as well as Vacheron Constantin, said sales of its ...
How Crypto Is Powering Resistance And Survival In Venezuela’s Crisis
Venezuela had a presidential election almost a month ago but unrest and repression are the new reality. To resist, Venezuelans abroad and in the country are using crypto.
Crypto tax evasion is ‘pervasive’
We found that crypto tax non-compliance is pervasive, even among investors trading on exchanges that share identifiable trading data with tax authorities. What exactly is “pervasive”? The paper ...
Crypto Bros Aren’t Flipping Watches. That Is an Issue for Luxury Brands.
Watches were one of the worst categories for Europe’s top luxury companies in the latest quarter. Richemont, which owns Cartier as well as Vacheron Constantin, said sales of its ...
Using Crypto for Payments in 2024: Challenges and Promises with Fuse’s Mark Smargon
Crypto startups and payment protocols must prioritize compliance, consumer protection, and security to achieve regulatory backing. The crypto sector and regulatory agencies must work together to ...
Japan’s Leadership Race: Kono Is Third to Declare Candidacy
He worked at the Ministry of Finance before entering politics. Key policies: Monetary policy: In a Bloomberg interview, he said Japan should continue to aim for a world where interest rates and prices ...
Naomi Osaka’s Custom ‘Goth’ US Open Look Is Her ‘Best Outfit Ever’ — Yes, Nike Does Ruffles!
Her work has previously appeared in The Zoe Report, Popsugar, Insider and more. Nike Naomi Osaka is making the tennis court her runway. Ahead of the 26-year-old's return to the US Open on Tuesday, Aug ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Open 2024: Naomi Osaka Begins Campaign Against World No. 10 Jelena Ostapenko
Former world no. 1 Naomi Osaka will be back in action at the U.S. Open for the first time since 2022 when she faces Jelena Ostapenko in the opener on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)