As part of her MBA, Cherie Luo interned on a matcha farm near Kyoto, Japan. It made her reflect on being in "hyper-growth mode" all the time. ( read original story ...)
Point72 to Move Tokyo Office as Its Japan Footprint Expands
Billionaire Steve Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management is almost doubling its office space in Tokyo as it moves to a newer skyscraper in the capital’s central financial district. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Three Hopes’ for Southeast Asia at Expo 2025 Osaka
Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing new cultures and the latest technologies of the era, will take place over 184 days from April 13 this year to October 13 next year at Yumeshima, an artificial island in ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces New Acquisition in Kyoto
KYOTO, Japan-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced it has purchased the Citadines Kyoto Karasuma Gojo in ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces New Acquisition in Kyoto
KYOTO, Japan-- ( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced it has purchased the Citadines Kyoto Karasuma Gojo in ... ( read original story ...)
CNA Correspondent – The megaquake that never came: How Japan is preparing for the ‘Big One’?
Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world and it is preparing for what some are calling the “Big One”. For decades, an early warning system has been in place to give people ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com Sues SEC To Fight Gary Gensler’s Ongoing Crypto Crackdown
Crypto.com takes legal action against the SEC, challenging Gary Gensler’s aggressive crypto enforcement and aiming to protect the future of digital assets in the U.S.
Crypto.com sues SEC, challenging its jurisdiction over digital assets
The bold move gained the support of the crypto community, which has long railed against the federal agency's "regulation by enforcement." ...
Tokyo cracks down on ‘kasuhara’ amid rise in customers abusing staff
The rise of the abusive consumer has prompted authorities in Tokyo to introduce the country’s first ordinance — a locally approved regulation — to protect service industry staff from kasuhara — the Japanese abbreviated form of “customer harassment.” ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to dissolve parliament for ‘honeymoon’ snap election
JAPAN’S Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to dissolve parliament on Wednesday ahead of Oct 27 snap elections, banking on his political honeymoon and a fragmented opposition to lead his ... ( read original story ...)
Travelodge Hotels Asia opens second property in Kyoto, Japan
To celebrate the launch, the hotel is offering promotional rates, with the offer available until 31 December 2024. ( read original story ...)
California lawyer ordered to pay $14 million over crypto Ponzi scheme
An 86-year-old, disbarred California attorney has been sentenced to five years of probation for his role in a $9.5 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
Japan’s Metaplanet buys $7M Bitcoin, now holds to $40.5M BTC
Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet has made yet another significant acquisition of Bitcoin, boosting its holdings to a total of 639.5 BTC, ...
Japan’s JX Advanced Metals files IPO application in Tokyo
The metal company, which retains a 30% stake in Caserones, plans to remain in mining and smelting to secure essential metals. ( read original story ...)
Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost takes command of U.S. forces in Japan
Calling it the "cornerstone of regional peace," the new commander of the U.S. Forces in Japan Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost said he plans on building upon the historic U.S.-Japan alliance in the Indo-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson: Japan To Become Asia’s Crypto Leader if US Makes First Move
Cardano founder believes the upcoming U.S. election could be a deciding factor in Japan’s crypto adoption. Japan was among the earliest crypto adopters, but its ...