The NBA says it's monitoring the L.A. County wildfires ahead of the Lakers' scheduled game Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena.
Japan shipping stocks dive on Trump universal tariff threat
TOKYO -- Stocks in marine shipping companies fell across the board in Tokyo on Thursday, as reports of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's plans for universal tariffs spurred investor concern over ...
Yokohama TWS Appoints New Regional President for North and Central America
Yokohama TWS announced it appointed Lawrence Harmon as regional president for North and Central America. Harmon will oversee business strategy, market growth, and commercial team development in the ... ( read original story ...)
Gauff draws potential Kenin, Osaka, Pegula quarterfinal path at 2025 Australian Open
American tennis star Coco Gauff could face Japan's Naomi Osaka and Americans Sofia Kenin and Jessica Pegula along a path into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open, according to Thursday's draw. ( read original story ...)
Tango Gameworks Returns To Business With New Office Opening In Tokyo
Last week, we reported on Krafton reforming Hi-Fi Rush’s studio into Tango Gameworks, Inc. Today, Tango and Krafton have taken another crucial step forward. As reported by Automaton Media West, ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto losses top $3 billion in 2024 due to hacks and scams, says PeckShield
Losses from hacks and scams in the cryptocurrency industry surged in 2024, with bad actors raking in billions in funds. According to web3 security firm PeckSheild’s 2024 annual report, crypto ...
Japan EV sales plummet 33% in 2024, first decline in four years
TOKYO -- Sales of electric vehicles in Japan fell 33% year-on-year to 59,736 cars in 2024, the first decline in four years, according to data from car dealers and importers compiled by Nikkei on ...
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Caroline Garcia at the 2025 Australian Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
Naomi Osaka (No. 50 ranking) will take on Caroline Garcia (No. 58) in the Round of 128 of the Australian Open on Saturday, January 11.Osaka’s last match was a win, 6-3, 6-2, over Katie ( read original story ...)
Osaka Organic Chemical Reports Strong Financial Growth for 2024
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U.S. Companies and Investors in Japan Are at Risk From U.S. Steel Backlash
American investment could become less welcome, undermining Japan’s progress on corporate reforms. ( read original story ...)
‘Time To Sell’—Serious Bitcoin Price Crash Warning Adds To Crypto Sell-Off
Legendary bitcoin and crypto investor Arthur Hayes has predicted when the bitcoin price and crypto market will ...
Top 5 Crypto Coins for Long-Term Profit in January 2025
The crypto market presents investors with promising opportunities. These 5 crypto coins show strong potential for substantial growth in Jan 2025. Despite ...
Holidaying in Hokkaido will get more expensive in 2026
A lodging tax of up to ¥500 (RM14) per night will be incurred from April 2026, joining a growing number of prefectures and municipalities across Japan. ( read original story ...)
Endangered Japanese leopard cat dies at Tokyo zoo aged 18
TOKYO: An endangered Tsushima leopard cat has died at Inokashira Park Zoo in Musashino, Tokyo, the metropolitan government announced. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka draws Caroline Garcia in Australian Open 1R; Here is why it is so funny
Osaka set to meet Garcia again at the Australian Open after publicly saying she would prefer to avoid that matchup. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i Holdings reports 24% y/y drop in third-quarter profit
Japan's Seven & i Holdings , operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, reported on Thursday a drop of 24% in quarterly operating profit, missing analysts' estimates. ( read original story ...)