The state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July, will cost more than $10 million when its held later this month, according to a government estimate ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon’s next healthcare venture may be in Japan
Amazon Japan declined to comment to Nikkei. People in Japan will be able to order prescriptions online after online doctor visits for the first time next year. Major pharmacies and other Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
First Phase Of Ethereum Merge, Biggest Thing In Crypto Since Bitcoin, Goes Live
If all goes well, around Sept. 15 Ethereum will adopt the Beacon Chain’s method of processing transactions, proof-of-stake, which is approximately 99.95% more energy efficient than the current ...
Crypto Is ‘Key’ to Cracking Down on Crime, Says Europol
According to experts, blockchain networks allow investigators to easily follow illicit funds and recover stolen assets converted into crypto.
Two officials at Tokyo 2020 sponsor arrested in widening bribery probe
Japanese prosecutors arrested two officials at a sponsor of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday as part of a widening bribery investigation that media said involved a former member of the Tokyo 2020 board. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Hinnamnor rips across S.Korea’s industrial south, two dead
A powerful typhoon tore through South Korea's southern industrial hubs on Tuesday, leaving at least two people dead, 10 missing and thousands displaced, authorities said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s state funeral for Shinzo Abe to cost more than £10m
Public opposition to ceremony grows over cost to taxpayer and ex-PM’s ties to Unification church ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to bring its SMEs, startups to India in a bid to ramp up number of Japanese companies: Report
JETRO will organise a series of business promotional events in India with the help of the Embassy of Japan including an event by September end to promote Japanese tea and another in October end to ...
Japan’s Nikkei snaps 4-day losing session as Uniqlo, tech gain
The Nikkei was firm despite losses on the European stocks overnight, after the euro dropped below 99 cents for the first time in 20 years and European gas prices surged after Russia said its main gas ...
Japanese yen hits 24-year low against dollar
Australian central bank’s 50 basis points rise in interest rates prompts fresh weakness as Japan stands pat on rates ...
Tokyo Olympics sponsorship scandal widens with more arrests
Bribery allegations against a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member widened Tuesday as Japanese prosecutors “re-arrested” Haruyuki Takahashi in a case involving suspected payments from a ... ( read original story ...)
Kadokawa ex-senior officials arrested in Tokyo Games bribery scandal
Tokyo prosecutors have arrested two former senior officials of major Japanese publisher Kadokawa on suspicion of bribing a former executive of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics organizing committee. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Close Near-flat After Quiet Trade
Tokyo stocks ended nearly flat on Tuesday after a subdued trading session that saw few fresh market-moving events after a holiday for US bourses. ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Rises Above This Major Level Ahead Of The Merge; Here Are The Top Crypto Movers For Tuesday
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world’s most-valued cryptocurrency, remained mostly unchanged around the $19,800 level this morning on Tuesday.
A sceptic’s guide to crypto: the church of bitcoin
A sceptic’s guide to crypto: the church of bitcoin. Jemima Kelly Hi. I’m Jemima Kelly, your guide on this journey throug ...
Crypto On Sept. 6: Bitcoin Remains Bearish While Ether Turns Green
The crypto market saw the world's biggest cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) drop 0.58% Tuesday after failing to retain the $20,000 price level while Ether (ETH) surged 3.92% in the last 24 hours. According ...