Angus Kinnear, Everton’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “It is a true honour for Everton to be entering into a special partnership with Nagoya Grampus. This partnership reflects Everton’s ambition to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI forms new crypto ties with Circle, Startale, and Ripple
Japan’s SBI Holdings announces new crypto ventures with Circle, Startale, and Ripple to expand stablecoin and tokenized asset markets.
Ripple’s $666M RLUSD stablecoin to launch in Japan in 2026 with SBI Holdings
Ripple is preparing to expand its stablecoin operations into Asia by introducing its dollar-backed token, Ripple USD (RLUSD), to the Japanese market in early 2026. The move comes through a strategic ...
Taiwan’s Yageo raises offer price for Japan’s Shibaura to 7,130 yen/share to further outbid rival
Taiwan's Yageo on Saturday raised its tender offer for Japan's Shibaura Electronics by 7.5% to 7,130 yen per share, and extended the offer period to September 8. ( read original story ...)
Heat waves push tourists from hotspots to ‘coolcations’
Climate change is reshaping global tourism. Holidaymakers are seeking cooler destinations. Traditional hotspots face declining visitors. Northern coastal regions may see increased demand. Cities like ... ( read original story ...)
Police nab male suspect in Tokyo over fatal stabbing of woman in Kobe
Masashi Tanimoto is alleged to have stabbed Megumi Katayama to death inside her building. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Lee in Tokyo to highlight friendly ties with Japan before key summit with Trump
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is in Tokyo to hold his first full summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a visit largely aimed at showcasing friendly ties between the two Asian ... ( read original story ...)
This Brand Is Sending You On A Trip To Japan Worth RM30,000! Here’s How You Could Win
Whether you're dreaming of crisp mountain air, steaming bowls of ramen, or simply wandering the streets of Sapporo in summer, this could be your chance. And it all starts with Sapporo Premium Beer. ( read original story ...)
Everton launch new partnership with Japan’s Nagoya Grampus
Premier League club Everton have agreed a partnership with Japan's Nagoya Grampus which will see them work together on the development of emerging talent, both teams said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Yokohama strong candidates for relocation of UN functions: chief
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Friday that Tokyo and the nearby port city of Yokohama are "very serious candidates" to host some of the U.N. functions slated for ... ( read original story ...)
“It’ll make me cry”: Naomi Osaka reveals battle with postpartum depression after welcoming daughter Shai with ex Cordae
Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam tennis star, just told about her tough time after her daughter Shai was born in July 2023. In a new documentary called Naomi Osaka: The Second Set, which will ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka confesses she didn’t expect to play tennis after becoming mom
Naomi Osaka reveals there was a time when she didn’t think she would play tennis after welcoming a kid, but then she found some unexpected inspiration while being pregnant and that’s when she knew she ... ( read original story ...)
VanEck fires off crypto ETF bid after surprising SEC shift
VanEck, a global investment management firm, filed a form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Aug. 22 to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tied to JitoSOL, a Solana -based liquid staking token (LST).
Kraken’s global head of policy discusses importance of U.S. crypto market structure regulation
Speaking with CNBC Crypto World at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, Jonathan Jachym, global head of government affairs and policy at Kraken, discusses regulatory advancements for crypto and the impact on the crypto exchange.
Ripple partners with SBI Holdings to distribute RLUSD stablecoin in Japan
Ripple and SBI Japan have inked a memorandum of understanding to launch and distribute Ripple USD in Japan starting early 2026.
Naomi Osaka’s return to the US Open may include her daughter as a special guest
Naomi Osaka has always been more than just a tennis champion. From breaking barriers as a four-time Grand Slam winner to using her platform to speak openly about mental health, she's never been afraid ... ( read original story ...)