As the saying goes, "where there's smoke, there's fire." And nothing could be further from the truth, as it has ( read original story ...)
Japan issues guidelines telling public what to do if Mount Fuji erupts
Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms check for damage in Myanmar quake
A major earthquake in Myanmar has prompted Japanese firms operating in the country to confirm the safety of their employees. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar earthquake: Bangkok rocked as 8.2 magnitude horror hits Thailand with dozens missing
Pictures shared by Thai locals show water cascading over rooftops as tremors shake pools set on high-rise buildings after the "significant" earthquake hit Bangkok ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese consortium proposes floating data center in Yokohama
A consortium of Japanese companies and financial institutions is planning to develop an offshore floating data center demonstration project off the coast of Yokohama, Japan. The consortium includes ... ( read original story ...)
KKR and JIC take Japan’s Topcon private for $2.31 billion
TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S.-based private equity firm KKR and Japanese state-backed fund Japan Investment Corp (JIC) will acquire medical gear maker Topcon in a tender offer buyout worth 348 billion yen ($2 ... ( read original story ...)
The Town That Went Crazy for Crypto
In San Pedro, Argentina, 16,000 people, a fifth of the population, signed up for a cryptocurrency exchange where everyone won. Until they didn’t.
Democrats Fear Trump’s Crypto Entity Will Pose Regulatory Conflict
Senators wrote to financial watchdogs to ask how they plan to oversee the Trump family’s cryptocurrency activities.
The Deepest Earthquake Ever Recorded Just Shook Japan
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Disney Japan Taps McDonald’s Veteran Tamotsu Hiiro as New Managing Director
The Walt Disney Company revealed Friday the appointment of Tamotsu Hiiro as its new managing director for Japan. Tamotsu, who brings more than 35 years of corporate leadership experience to the role, ... ( read original story ...)
Star Asia Expands Osaka Property Portfolio with Retail Acquisition
Star Asia Investment Corp. ( ($JP:3468) ) has shared an update. Star Asia Investment Corporation has announced the additional acquisition of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to limit cash withdrawals and bank transfers for elderly people
Japan is planning to limit the amount of money that older people can withdraw or transfer at cashpoints in an effort to halt a spike in fraud cases targeting the elderly.
MUFG Bank to raise starting salary by 18%
Next year is shaping up to be a great time to enter Japan's banking industry, with major firms offering big entry-level wage hikes. MUFG Bank is the latest financial giant to boost its salary for new ...
Marianas Pro Nagoya draws 700 athletes, strengthens Guam’s presence on global stage
The Marianas Pro Nagoya tournament on March 8 delivered a masterclass in elite jiu-jitsu, drawing over 4,000 spectators and featuring 700 top-tier athletes from across Asia. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation exceeds forecasts, keeping BOJ on rate hike path
The leading indicator for nationwide inflation is likely to keep BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda mulling over the right timing for further rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
Toyota’s global output rises for second month in February on solid Japan sales
Toyota Motor said on Friday its global production rose for the second consecutive month in February, driven by higher output and stronger sales in Japan after recovering from a certification scandal in its home market last year. ( read original story ...)