Japan is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in a nationwide effort to reverse the trend of dwindling marriage numbers and bolster its population. To determine compatibility between potential ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar slips vs yen after Japan inflation data, US durable goods
The dollar eased against the Japanese yen on Tuesday after data showed Japan's core consumer inflation exceeded forecasts while U.S. durable goods orders fell more than expected in January. Overnight ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Business Gains From The U.S.-China Split
Japan seems to have gained considerably from the growing economic distance between China and America, increasing sales to both parties. ( read original story ...)
Hyatt debuts Hyatt House branded property in Tokyo, Japan
Hospitality major Hyatt has bolstered its presence in Japan by opening its first Hyatt House-branded property in Tokyo. Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya follows the debut of Hyatt House Kanazawa and marks ... ( read original story ...)
Questions Linger From A Crypto Exchange’s Rare Bull Market Meltdown
The exchange, whose founder and CEO resigned three weeks ago, has gone dark just as bitcoin climbs toward its November 2021 all-time high of $69,000.
Reddit Is Letting Power Users In on Its IPO. Not Everyone’s Buying
In public Reddit forums, private chat rooms, and interviews with WIRED, several moderators and power users—who on Thursday learned they would get the rare chance to buy IPO shares at the same ...
Coach who tried to force Belarus sprinter home from Tokyo Olympics is banned for 5 years
An Olympic track coach who tried to force Krystsina Tsimanouskaya home from the Tokyo Games to Belarus where she feared for her safety has been banned from the sport for five years ... ( read original story ...)
Disinfection tech uses low-temperature plasma to remove E. coli from hydroponically grown crops
A group led by researchers at Nagoya University and Meijo University in Japan has developed a disinfection technology that uses low-temperature plasma generated by electricity to cultivate ... ( read original story ...)
Newborns in Japan are at a new low, while fewer couples marry
The government in Japan says that the number of babies born in the country last year fell for an eighth straight year to a new low. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei Index Sets Another Record High. Will the Topix Follow?
Such valuation obviously did not make sense. As the bubble burst, Tokyo stocks plunged some 70% and Japanese property lost 80% of its value in the 1990s. Japan also entered a negative spiral of ... ( read original story ...)
What’s to Come for Crypto Regulation? Look to the Courts
Legal decisions coming down the pike in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals could dictate whether crypto is treated by regulators like a security or a commodity.
Late Actor Matthew Perry’s X Account Hacked By Crypto Scammers
Scammers hacked into late actor Matthew Perry’s account on X, directing users to donate money to a “fraudulent site,” according to the Matthew Perry Foundation.
Coinbase would be ‘ecstatic’ to see more custodians in the crypto ETF space
In an exclusive interview, Coinbase's chief security officer said he would welcome more competition in the space.
Crypto industry like to see more ‘big players’ moving into market soon: Michael Lee
Michael Lee, founder of Michael Lee Strategy, joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss action in crypto markets and where he stands on Nvidia stocks.
Japan’s new births fall to record low in 2023
STORY: The number of births in Japan fell to a record low in 2023. That's according to preliminary government data on Tuesday (). It is the eight straight year that the number of babies born in the ... ( read original story ...)
Mark Zuckerberg was blown away by a visit to a Japanese McDonald’s and joked that it was so good it should have a Michelin star
The Meta CEO is enjoying his visit to Japan, taking in a sword-making class, and tucking into a burger at a Japanese McDonald's. ( read original story ...)