The nation’s leading business lobby has urged the government to create an economic environment conducive to hikes. Wage trends are among the most closely watched indicators as the government and Bank ... ( read original story ...)
The ‘crypto punks’ behind Trump’s murky new business venture
The serial entrepreneurs behind former President Donald Trump’s new cryptocurrency project have left a trail of lawsuits, unpaid debt and tax liens.
The ‘crypto punks’ behind Trump’s murky new business venture
The serial entrepreneurs behind former President Donald Trump’s new cryptocurrency project have left a trail of lawsuits, unpaid debt and tax liens.
Naomi Osaka slams critic for calling her a ‘fluke’
Naomi Osaka hit back at a critic who reportedly called her a “fluke.” The comment toward the 26-year-old former WTA No. 1 player and four-time Grand Slam winner apparently came after her forced exit ...
Feds reach for sliver of crypto-cash nicked by North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group
The first lawsuit stems from the 2022 Deribit hack, during which the North Korean criminals drained about $28 million from the crypto exchange's hot wallet. The crooks then laundered the funds through virtual currency exchanges, the Tornado Cash mixer and virtual currency bridges in an attempt to cover their tracks.
Japan real wages back down again after bump from summer bonuses
Japan's inflation-adjusted wages fell in August after two months of increase during the summer bonus season, government data showed on Tuesday, knocking chances of the central bank raising interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Base Salaries Rise by Record in Good Sign for Ishiba
Base salaries for regular workers in Japan grew at a record pace, providing a tailwind for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as he prepares to lead his party in a general election later this month. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s real wages down again after summer bonus bump, spending falls
JAPAN’S inflation-adjusted wages fell in August after two months of increases during the summer bonus season, while household spending also declined, data showed on Tuesday, knocking chances of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s government admits doctoring Cabinet photo after online storm
The photos are "memorabilias for the participants for a very long time,” government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said Monday, defending the edits. ( read original story ...)
Japan government admits altering photo after online mockery
Japan's government admitted manipulating an official photo of the new cabinet after online mockery of their sagging trousers. ( read original story ...)
Record 163 firms went bankrupt in Japan in April-Sept. due to staff shortages
The number of cases where companies in Japan went under due to labor shortages stemming from factors including employee turnover and difficul ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka hit with deeply sad news after unfortunate Beijing injury
Naomi Osaka has shared some very disappointing news as the Japanese tennis star won't be able to participate in her hometown tournament in Osaka after sustaining a back injury last week. ( read original story ...)
Rare 886-acre ‘safari’ in Texas with its own exotic wildlife lists for $42.5M
You can go to Africa for a safari trip, or you can spend a pretty penny on 3 Creeks Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, which has its own stock of exotic animals. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro IPO is a big deal with big caveats
Make do. There's plenty for investors to get on board with in Japan's biggest listing in half a decade. The government is selling 320 billion yen ($2.2 billion) of shares in subway operator Tokyo ...
Onboard the Shiki-Shima, Japan’s newest luxury sleeper train
Shima, will begin excursions between Tokyo’s Ueno Station and northern Japan in May this year. The sleeper, which includes a lounge car, dining car and six carriages devoted to private suites, will ...
Metaplanet increases Bitcoin holdings to 639.5 BTC worth $40.6M with $6.7M investment
Tokyo-listed investment adviser Metaplanet has made another bold move in the cryptocurrency market, significantly increasing its bitcoin holdings with a fresh investment of 1 billion yen ($6.7 million ...