South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will hold talks with his Japanese counterpart, Shunichi Suzuki, next week to discuss ways of strengthening financial and economic cooperation, Seoul's ...
In Japan, These Women Want to Opt Out of Motherhood More Easily
The entrenched rule of Japan’s right - leaning Liberal Democratic Party, along with the country’s deep-rooted traditional family values, have prevented progress in reproductive rights, said Yukako Ohashi, a writer and member of the Women’s Network for Reproductive Freedom. ( read original story ...)
Record-breaking rise in deadly infections in Japan renews focus on the mysteries of strep
A record-breaking rise in potentially fatal infections in Japan is bringing attention to persistent, unanswered questions about Group A strep bacteria. ( read original story ...)
Japanese banks will boost crypto liquidity: Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes has once again released a thought-provoking essay on the impact of US monetary policies on Japanese banks. He predicts that these banks will soon sell off large amounts of foreign bonds, ...
Crypto Exec Broke My Shoulder in Deranged Supermarket Meltdown: Lawsuit
A high-flying cryptocurrency investor assaulted a woman at a New York City gourmet store for not exiting the premises as quickly as he would have liked, swore at her, then broke her shoulder in a second attack after she swore back at him,
Bitcoin Will Soar Thanks to Failing Japanese Banks, Says Arthur Hayes
Fast forward to this month, and Japan’s fifth largest bank, Norinchukin, has confirmed that it intends to sell $63 billion in U.S. and European bonds by March 2025, since its paper losses on those ...
The 6 Trends CEOs See Shaping Global Business Today
rates, sustainability, and other global disruptions to their business. A group of global CEOs recently gathered for a private dinner in a Spanish restaurant in central Tokyo. Representing a variety of ... ( read original story ...)
With 6 million users, NSAV hopes to make crypto payments mainstream
Guzman asked Simon to introduce NSAV and its activities, prompting Simon to explain: "NSAV is a publicly traded blockchain technology company. We trade under the symbol NSAV and operate a crypto ...
Crypto crashes Capitol Hill’s stock ban talks
At issue in the conflict is whether bipartisan legislation to restrict lawmakers’ stock trading should also apply to digital assets. The question is dividing Reps. Abigail Spanberger, a Virginia ...
Yokohama to supply RY53 OE tires on Toyota Hilux Champ pickup
Yokohama Rubber said its RY53 is a tire specifically for light trucks that features wear resistance and fuel efficiency. ( read original story ...)
Man killed in suspected bear attack in Japan
A 58-year-old man has been killed in a suspected bear attack in Japan. Construction worker Yasuhiro Kobayashi was found in a forest in Nagano Prefecture on Friday afternoon. He had large wounds on his ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: Hong Kong IPO Pipeline Heats Up, Week In Review
Asian equities were mixed for the week as Hong Kong outpaced Mainland China, which was lower, with a slight gain. May retail sales, reported Monday, increased by +3.7% year-over-year (YoY), versus ...
In Japan’s Little Brazil, Nikkei Restaurants Search for Their Place
In Ōizumi, just outside Tokyo, restaurants serve linguica sausage-topped donburi and local fish-stuffed empanadas, navigating between the needs of Nikkei neighbors and broader Japanese tastes ...
Basketball: Japan sweeps Australia in women’s Olympic warm-up series
Japan completed a morale-boosting two-game sweep of world No. 3 Australia with a 95-87 win Friday in the women's basketball Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Hiroto Takahashi pitches Dragons to win over Carp
Hiroto Takahashi, a member of Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic team, threw seven dominant innings as the Chunichi Dragons edged t ... ( read original story ...)
Best Crypto to Buy Now June 21 – Sui, Fantom, KuCoin Token
This article analyzes coins that have shown resilience and promise amidst fluctuating conditions, making them options for investors seeking strategic opportunities in the digital asset market.