Steven Ehrlich, the director of digital assets for Forbes, joins "Forbes Talks" to discuss why crypto tokenization is failing despite having top-tier backers such as Goldman Sachs and McKinsey.
Australian foreign minister eyes joining G7 talks in Tokyo next week
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is considering joining talks between her counterparts of the Group of Seven countries in To ... ( read original story ...)
Rose Zhang makes a move, Nasa Hataoka tied for lead at LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic
With 18 holes left to play at the LPGA’s Toto Japan Classic at Taiheiyo Club Minori Course, Nasa Hataoka and Shiho Kuwaki are tied for the lead at 20 under, one ahead of Mone Inami. After opening with a 64, Hataoka has signed for consecutive 66s while Kuwaki has gone 65-65-66. ( read original story ...
Philippines, Japan start talks on reciprocal access among forces
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio have decided to start negotiations for the proposed Reciprocal Access Agreement between Philippines and Japan forces. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Mobility Show celebrates the vehicles of the future
Some of the best vehicles on the road get a splashy unveiling at the Tokyo Mobility Show - but it's not just cars on display. The show also celebrates devices like wheelchairs and potential designs ... ( read original story ...)
NPB ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto sets Japan Series strikeout record in final start before MLB free agency
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s line in Game 6 of the Japan Series, his final start as a Buffalo 9.0 IP, 9 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 14 K, 138 P The ace of Samurai Japan pitched a stellar gem to force game 7 despite some traffic on the bases early on, setting a new Japan Series record ...
Ministers call for proper handling of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water
Chinese and South Korean environment ministers urged Japan to fulfill its international obligations, engage in full consultations with relevant stakeholders regarding the handling of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Pokemon parade and nighttime marvels
As a Pokémon fanatic, the news that our beloved pocket monsters were about to join Super Mario and those iconic Sanrio characters in a lively parade at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka had my ... ( read original story ...)
After a year in FTX’s shadow, the crypto industry is delighting in Bankman-Fried’s conviction
For much of the past year, crypto has been struggling to crawl out from FTX’s shadow, and there’s no shortage of schadenfreude going around now that Bankman-Fried is facing a prison sentence.
Japanese Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka atop the leaderboard after three rounds of Japan Classic
Japanese golfers Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka each shot 6-under 66 to sit atop the leadboard with a one-stoke lead after the third round of the LPGA’s Japan Classic. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake: Why do we see lights around this devastating natural phenomenon?
The first recorded instance of earthquake lights being captured on camera was in 1965 during an earthquake in Japan. Since then, these enigmatic lights have been observed in various parts of the world ... ( read original story ...)
Traditional bullfighting held in central Japan
Japanese authorities lifted all anti-coronavirus restrictions ... said that next year local people will mark the 20th anniversary of the Niigata Chuetsu earthquake, which severely damaged Yamakoshi. ( read original story ...)
Factbox-The other crypto bosses in US authorities’ crosshairs
Onetime crypto poster child Sam Bankman-Fried was on Thursday found guilty of defrauding customers of his now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, in a high-profile criminal case that rocked the industry. But he's not the only one in regulators' sights.
SBF Is Headed to Prison But FTX Will Haunt the Crypto Community For Years
Sam Bankman-Fried may be headed to prison but the story of FTX is far from over. Indeed, like an evil spirit, the exchange seems destined to haunt the crypto community for the rest of its days. Not only has the company’s downfall shattered faith in what ...
Japan’s Fading Rally Drives Some Investors to Cheap China Shares
Japanese stocks have trounced their Chinese peers this year, but some investors are betting the tide is about to turn.Headwinds are growing for Japanese equities including deteriorating global growth and concern the era of yen weakness that has bolstered exporters’ earnings may be nearly over as the central bank comes under pressure to tighten policy. ( ...
Taxis are a crucial means of transportation, but there is concern about a driver shortage. We need to show alternatives in this Osaka metropolis.
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, speaking at a meeting of senior officials from prefectural and city governments. Osaka is considering introducing ride-sharing services for the 2025 Osaka Kansai ... ( read original story ...)