Whenever considering an investment, due diligence and research are key. And when it comes to choosing between certificates of deposit (CDs) or crypto -- there are major differences and risk factors ...
‘Concerning’ Metric Suggests Bitcoin Rally Losing Steam, According to Crypto Analyst Jason Pizzino
A widely followed crypto analyst says one worrisome metric is suggesting that Bitcoin’s (BTC) current rally is unsustainable.
Ramen Royalty: Finding the Secrets of Japan’s Treasured ‘Ramen Alley’
Sapporo’s Ramen Alley in Japan Sapporo, Japan’s representative winter travel destination, is located in the northernmost part of the country and is famous for its seafood, skiing, and snow ... ( read original story ...)
Cameroon steps up efforts to ensure its vast natural wealth stays at home
Cameroon’s biodiversity and traditional knowledge have long been exploited by foreign firms. To help protect its natural wealth, the country is taking new steps to enforce the Nagoya Protocol – a ... ( read original story ...)
Zack Sabre Jr Defeats Bryan Danielson At NJPW New Beginning In Osaka
Back at AEW WrestleDream, Zack Sabre Jr and Bryan Danielson faced off in their first encounter. In the end of that match, Danielson would win off a running knee strike. This was something that offened ... ( read original story ...)
War Dogs Defeat United Empire, Will Ospreay Says Goodbye At NJPW New Beginning In Osaka
At NJPW New Beginning in Osaka on February 11th, The War Dogs and United Empire squared off in a huge WarGames match. The match was a brutal and emotional affair, as it was the final bout for Will ... ( read original story ...)
Altcoins Flashing Bearish Signal Amid Broad Crypto Market Rally, Warns Analytics Firm Santiment
A prominent crypto analytics firm is warning that the digital asset markets may be on the verge of witnessing a corrective move.
Japan taxi, bus driver’s license tests to go multilingual
Japan is set to offer tests for driver's licenses for taxis and buses in foreign languages amid a shortage of drivers in the country, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to pledge $106 million in aid to Ukraine -Kyodo News
Japan will pledge 15.8 billion yen ($106 million) in aid to Ukraine at a conference to be held in Tokyo on Feb. 19, Kyodo News reported on Sunday, citing unidentified sources. The funding will be used ... ( read original story ...)
Sleeping pod, outdoor cabin start-up Bobobox, backed by Li Ka-shing, eyes capsule hotel business in Japan, glamping venture in US
Bobobox, Indonesia’s largest outdoor accommodation operator, is looking to expand into either Japan or the US this year, as it seeks to deploy its sleeping pods and cabins in two of the world’s most ... ( read original story ...)
4.7-Magnitude Quake Rocks Japan’s Noto Region
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake with jolted Japan's Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture, the weather agency said here on Sunday.The ... ( read original story ...)
Asian fashion e-commerce platform “60%” secures $3M for Hong Kong, Taiwan expansion
Tokyo-based Sixty Percent (60%), the Japanese startup running a cross-border e-commerce platform focused on Asian fashion brands under the same name, announced on Wednesday that it has secured 460 ...
Aozora Bank’s US property woes offer a warning to Japan investors
Idiosyncratic’ lender’s overexposure to office market is a reminder of possible risks in fragmented banking sector ...
USD/JPY Forecast: The Bank of Japan and Fed Speakers Under the Spotlight
Recently, the BoJ cut expectations of aggressive policy moves after exiting negative rates. Falling bets on a Fed rate cut are also a tailwind for the USD/JPY.
‘Don’t be led anywhere’: Tokyo’s Kabukicho rife with ‘little rip-off’ scam shops: lawyer
On a late January evening in Tokyo's Kabukicho nightlife district, this reporter was called out within minutes by a man soliciting patrons fo ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka nursery going extra mile to stop Vietnamese kids falling behind
A nursery located in a part of the western metropolis of Osaka that is known for its diverse ethnic mix offers a window into what Jap ... ( read original story ...)