Japan’s exports fell in the first 20 days of May as the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs continued to disrupt trade. ( read original story ...)
Japan eases demand for US auto tariff repeal, proposes scaled reduction plan, Asahi reports
Japan has eased its demand for a full repeal of the 25% U.S. auto tariff and is instead proposing a mechanism to reduce the rate based on how much countries contribute to the U.S. auto industry, the ... ( read original story ...)
7,500 in Hokkaido’s coastal communities could die in M7 quake: prefectural estimate
Up to some 7,500 people in 33 municipalities along the Sea of Japan coast of Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido could perish in th ... ( read original story ...)
Determinants Of Bond Wave Speed In Wafer Bonding (Yokohama, TEL)
A recent technical paper titled “Factors determining bond wave speed in wafer bonding” was published by researcher at Yokohama National University, Tokyo Electron Kyushu Limited and ANVOS Analytics. ( read original story ...)
Justice Department moves to confiscate $7.7 million of allegedly stolen crypto as North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to confiscate $7.7 million worth of cryptocurrency seized in connection with an alleged scheme to launder money on behalf of the North Korean government. The ...
Trump Org Applies For Sweeping Trademark Covering Items From Crypto Wallet To Virtual Cologne
The Trump Organization’s February trademark application covers dozens of potential digital products, including simulated limo rides, virtual footwear and virtual reality games.
Why Crypto Investors Are Absolutely Terrified Right Now
The NYC torture scheme was just the latest example of a “wrench attack,” where a thief employs brutal physical violence in order to gain access to a target’s virtual cryptocurrency stashes. The phrase ...
Needham Bank reaches $212M deal to acquire Merrimack Valley bank that had suffered from bad crypto bet
The acquisition of BankProv is the first for Needham since it raised around $400 million through an initial public offering at the end of 2023.
UC Davis scientist contributes to Japanese agricultural research in new study
A UC Davis professor's research and counseling contributed to understanding a new biological mechanism that may result in higher crop yields and increased food security. Professor Emeritus Kent ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Crypto Feud Heats Up With Cease-and-Desist Letter
Tensions between the competing factions of Donald Trump’s ever-growing crypto empire are ramping up, with a company owned in part by the president’s sons sending a cease-and-desist letter to the ...
Circle Founder Is a Billionaire as Crypto Firm Jumps After IPO
Circle Internet Group Inc. co-founder Jeremy Allaire saw his fortune surge to more than $1.9 billion Thursday after the company’s stock tripled in its first day of trading.
Crypto ‘kidnap’ mystery deepens as sources say alleged victim’s parents ‘received texts’ and didn’t know anything was wrong
Michael’s phone and his parents exchanged messages on WhatsApp,” said a source, although they pointed out it was possible the alleged kidnappers had been sending the messages so as not to raise ...
TryHard Holdings Seeks $7 Million IPO On High Valuation And Thin Capitalization
Given TryHard’s declining topline revenue, swing to net loss, significant risks and excessive valuation expectations, my outlook is to Avoid the THH IPO. Read the full stock analysis here.
Japan-based company is poised for its moon-landing attempt
Resilience, a spacecraft built by Japan-based company Ispace, is expected to attempt to touch down on the moon at 3:17 p.m. ET. If successful, it will be the first private-sector lunar lander built ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Eneos says unplanned shutdown begins at 77,000-bpd unit at Kawasaki
Japan's biggest refiner, Eneos Corp, experienced an unplanned shutdown of the 77,000 barrels-per-day No.3 crude distillation unit at its Kawasaki refinery near Tokyo, starting June 4, a company ... ( read original story ...)
Eager fans endure long lines for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch
Eager customers have lined up outside electronics stores hours in advance in Tokyo to collect Nintendo’s much-anticipated Switch 2 video game consoles. ( read original story ...)