The court rejected David Yong's bid to leave Singapore for a business meeting in Japan, saying his presence was not necessary and he had access to substantial funds there. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Military Is Ramping Up Investment in AI, Automation & Living Standards to Increase Recruitment
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Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka fall at U.S. Open in straight sets
Carlos Alcaraz, the world’s third-ranked player, was knocked out in the second round of the U.S. Open by Botic van de Zandschulp. Naomi Osaka was also eliminated. ( read original story ...)
Japan Typhoon Shanshan – live: Six dead as storm reaches Tokyo, leaving behind broken bridges and mudslides
Tens of thousands of people have been asked to evacuate in Tokyo as Shanshan, now a tropical storm, continued its northward march across the country. Six people have died and dozens were injured as the storm made landfall as a typhoon on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Storm slowly heads toward Japan’s capital, leaving mudslides and broken bridges in its path
Tropical Storm Shanshan slowly made its way northeast through Japan toward the capital Saturday, setting off a mudslide that killed three people, halting trains and leaving underground passages brimming with water. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Tsunami Warning: What Travelers Must Know About the Checkered Flags
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a high likelihood of an earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough in the Pacific Ocean on the 8th. Authorities are raising warning levels and taking extensive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek
Case Studies from Japan’s Cultural and Creative Industries.” “Work is a big deal here. It’s not just a way to make money, although it is that, too,” said Craig, who previously taught at Doshisha ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rail disruption spreads as typhoon crawls eastward
Disruption to shinkansen bullet train services in Japan spread Saturday amid heavy rain as a slow-moving typhoon lingered in western ... ( read original story ...)
More flight and train delays, but some services back in operation
The company said it had inspected that portion of track and confirmed its safety. But operations between Mishima and Nagoya were to remain suspended throughout the day. Between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka, ... ( read original story ...)
At least 4 dead, over 90 injured as Typhoon Shanshan wreaks havoc in Japan
Japan is bracing for continued risks of landslides and floods as Tropical Cyclone Shanshan, now downgraded to a tropical depression, slowly moves inland after three days of record rainfall. Shanshan, ( read original story ...)
Why Bitcoin can still hit $115K, according to one of crypto’s top analysts
In a year that continues to demonstrate crypto's volatility and uncertainty, the prospects for Bitcoin remain strong despite a historically normal summer of stagnation, according to Fundstrat’s Head ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.69%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Manufacturing, Precision Instruments and Automobiles&Parts sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the ...
Ho Chi Minh City, Japan’s Nagoya eye cooperation in healthcare, medical waste treatment
Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai presents a souvenir to the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in the Japanese city of Nagoya Nagato Natsume at their meeting on August 29, 2024. ( read original story ...)
FTC warns of increase in crypto ATM fraud scams
New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows a massive increase in the amount of money consumers report losing to scammers involving Bitcoin ATM machines. Since 2020, the amount consumers reported ...
North Korean hackers exploited Chrome zero-day to steal crypto
The North Korean hackers’ attack started by tricking a victim into visiting a web domain under the hackers' control.
A U.S. Crypto Bill’s 2024 Chances
Sens. Chuck Schumer, Cynthia Lummis and Tim Scott think legislation addressing crypto could move through Congress this year – here's how. You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking ...