Woman from Hong Kong and another from mainland China arrested after altercation that allegedly involved throwing items at each other. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Renesas Electronics to slash jobs amid weak chip demand, Nikkei reports
Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics will cut several hundred of jobs in 2025 due to sluggish demand for a wide range of its chips, Nikkei reported on Wednesday. The company informed employees of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Carmakers Vow Closer Ties to Regain Ground Lost to China
Japan’s biggest automakers pledged cooperation in tech-focused areas to survive in the rapidly evolving global industry, just as two of its largest car brands begin negotiating a deal that would ... ( read original story ...)
Corporate Bitcoin treasury doubled in the last 12 months
Corporate treasury Bitcoin holdings have doubled in the last 12 months, according to data shared by Bitwise executive Bradley Duke. Duke, the co-founder of ETC Group and Head of Europe for Bitwise, ...
Scott Bessent: Trump’s Treasury Pick and His Crypto-Friendly Vision
The new Secretary of Treasury has a strong fundamental view of markets and leans pro Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Says She Is No Longer With Rapper Cordae
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she and her partner, rapper Cordae, “are no longer in a relationship.” Osaka posted the news on social media Monday, less than a week before the ... ( read original story ...)
‘No bad blood’: Tennis star Naomi Osaka announces split with rapper Cordae
Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka announced on social media that she had ended her relationship with her longtime partner, rapper Cordae. ( read original story ...)
6.0-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s southern Torishima Island region
TOKYO - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 struck the Torishima Island region in southern Japan, the weather agency said Tuesday. There was no tsunami warning issued as a result of this temblor, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)
Cat symbolizing Japan-Russia friendship has passed away
The male Siberian cat, named Mir, was gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Akita Governor Norihisa Satake as a symbol of friendship between Russia and Japan. Mir recently departed for feline heaven. ( read original story ...)
Republicans loved crypto before Trump jumped on the bandwagon. Here’s why.
University of Pennsylvania researchers view President-elect Donald Trump as a crypto 'follower,' rather than a leader.
Top 4 Crypto Tokens To Buy As DeFi TVL Hits $130 Billion
The amount of money locked in decentralized finance protocols has jumped from $53 billion in January 2024 to $130 billion, a sign that the industry is ...
Crypto Trader Lost $60k in Just Two Hours Due to FOMO
A crypto trader's FOMO caused him to lose $60k after he misjudged the time and invested in a newly launched AI crypto, MPLX.
Japan’s new ambassador sings Welsh national anthem
Ambassador Suzuki, who was previously Japanese ambassador to India and Bhutan, became the new UK ambassador late last year. In a separate video posted on X, he said he was looking forward to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka announces split with rapper Cordae ahead of Australian Open
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has announced her separation from American rapper boyfriend Cordae with whom she shares a daughter, Shai. She clarified there is no animosity between them. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Announces That She And Cordae Are ‘No Longer In A Relationship’
Naomi Osaka shared a shocking update on her Instagram Stories when she revealed that she and Cordae are no longer dating. ( read original story ...)
People flock to Kanda Myoujin shrine in central Tokyo to pray for a good business year
Many people prayed for prosperous and safe business operations throughout the year at Kanda Myoujin shrine in the Japanese capital's Chiyoda ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)