Tokyo will become the first place in Japan to require that all new apartment towers feature EV chargers, reports Nikkei. In all, new buildings will have to offer ... ( read original story ...)
Powell Boosts Warning on Crypto Industry and Its ‘Turmoil’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is again warning US banks about the risks of getting involved in the digital-asset industry.
IOC confirms ‘6 regions’ seeking a Winter Games but won’t name 2 additional bidders
The IOC confirmed to the Deseret News there are now six places in ‘confidential discussions’ to host a Winter Games, but won’t name the two mystery bidders in addition to Salt Lake City, Sapporo, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan funding coal-based hydrogen and maritime exports
A Japanese company said Tuesday it was in the early stages of a multibillion dollar, government-backed program with Australia that's geared toward exports of hydrogen, an emerging component of the energy transition. ( read original story ...)
Japan Self-Destructs $1.5B Space Rocket Minutes After Liftoff
Japan was forced to destroy its new $1.5 billion space rocket Tuesday around 14 minutes after its launch due to a technical failure. The H3 rocket was the first medium-lift spacecraft created in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Yoon: Forced labor plan crucial for better ties with Japan
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is defending his government’s contentious plan to use local funds to compensate Koreans enslaved by Japanese companies before the end of World War II ... ( read original story ...)
New skyscraper set to open opposite Tokyo station
Japan's capital is about to get a new addition to its famous skyline with the opening of a major commercial complex in front of Tokyo Station. ( read original story ...)
Top Cities for Property Investment in Asia
When setting your sights on investing in property in Asia, it can be a bit overwhelming when you look at the number of cities around the world that are available. Many factors go into determining ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks Edge Higher, Powell Testimony, Meta Job Cuts, TikTok Ban, Japan Rocket Failure – 5 Things To Know
Stock futures edge higher with Fed in focus; Mr. Powell goes to Washington; Meta making more job cuts; Time's up for TikTok? And Tokyo, we have a problem. ( read original story ...)
Image shows bridge damaged by earthquake in Japan, not by criminals in South Africa
Social media users are circulating a picture of a damaged bridge with claims that foreigners in South Africa stripped the structure so that they could sell the materials. This is false: the picture ... ( read original story ...)
More pain for the crypto industry means a chance for startups to pivot
The crypto market isn't out of the woods just yet, according to a top Goldman Sachs executive. If that's the case, it's a chance for a rethink.
Crypto firm BKCoin hit by emergency asset freeze over alleged $100 million Ponzi scheme that paid for co-founder’s rent and vacations
BKCoin's co-founder was accused of spending $371,000 of investor money to pay for vacations, sporting events, and a New York City apartment, per the SEC.
Yokohama Tire targets application-specific design
The manufacturer unveiled its new trailer tire, highlighted ultra wide-base retreadability, and covered emerging trends during TMC’s 2023 Annual Meeting. ( read original story ...)
Stephen Fulton vs Naoya Inoue date set for May 7 in Yokohama, Japan
Stephen Fulton defends his unified WBC and WBO junior featherweight titles against Naoya Inoue in Yokohama, Japan. ( read original story ...)
989 new COVID cases reported in Tokyo on Tuesday
Japan's health ministry confirmed 989 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Tuesday. The figure was down 192 from a week earlier. The number of serious ill patients on ventilators or ECMO heart-lung machines was eight, ( read original story ...)
Forced labour victims protest in wheelchairs, reject S.Korea deal on Japan
Two elderly South Korean victims of wartime forced labour took to the streets in wheelchairs on Tuesday, saying they rejected a compensation deal announced this week, potentially complicating Seoul's efforts to end a diplomatic spat with Japan. ( read original story ...)