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SEC Presses Firms to Disclose Exposure to Crypto Bankruptcies
Publicly traded companies exposed to the “crypto winter” and the collapse of FTX or other digital-asset companies might have to disclose those details to investors under new guidance from the US ...
Finding faults and examining stresses following Japan’s giant 2011 earthquake
The great 2011 earthquake that caused the tsunami in northeastern Japan is still remembered for its destructive power. ( read original story ...)
Frozen food named ‘dish of the year’ in Japan
A Japanese restaurant guide has named frozen food Japan's "dish of the year." According to the Gurunavi Research Institute, which runs a search engine for restaurants in Japan, the company chose ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Price Check: Lawmakers Want Answers in Light of FTX Collapse
FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 in the face of a cash crunch caused by a withdrawal run by FTX clients. The firm's founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, 30, has denied wrongdoing.
Spider robots could soon be swarming Japan’s aging sewer systems
The SPD1 is meant to mitigate some of Japan's ongoing labor shortages as infrastructure ages and needs upgrades. ( read original story ...)
Two Tiny EVs From Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Win Japan Car Of The Year
The fully electric Nissan Sakura and Mitsubishi eK Cross EV became the first-ever minicars to win the Japan Car of the Year today in Yokohama. ( read original story ...)
Buying a bomb shelter in the Tokyo suburbs
STORY: When North Korea sent a missile over Japan in October, Megumi Morohoshi made a decision: she was going to buy a bomb shelter."The trigger for this was that with the Ukraine invasion going on, ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is ‘most mature’ in these 2 countries, new Huobi report reveals
The latest data compiled by exchange Huobi confirms that in 2022, the United States is the most “mature” crypto market. Despite the heavy drawdowns in price for Bitcoin and altcoins this year, ...
Time to Regulate Crypto? Why Not Beanie Babies?
Cryptocurrencies were born out of the libertarian dream of a financial system free from government regulation. Bitcoin's promoters peddle its ability to let ...
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends lower on U.S. economic recession concerns
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed lower Thursday with large-cap technology issues taking a hit on concerns that the U.S. economy could be heading towards a recession. The 225-issue Nikkei ...
Wall Street Cues, Recession Concerns Undercut Tokyo Stock Market
The Nikkei 225 opened lower Thursday on Wall Street cues and could not recover, finishing down 0.4% as traders weighed prospects for a global economic slowdown. The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 111.97 to ...
THAI resumes Sapporo flights amid increase in travellers to Japan
Thai Airways International (THAI) has resumed its flights to Japan’s northern city of Sapporo due to higher demand during the tourist season. ( read original story ...)
Man gets suspended term for damaging Korean international school in Osaka
Osaka – The Osaka District Court on Thursday sentenced a man to three years in prison, suspended for five years, for damaging a building belonging to an international school in Osaka Prefecture in ... ( read original story ...)
World’s First Mercedes-EQ EV-Exclusive Dealership Opens In Japan
Located in the bustling metropolis of Yokohama, the showroom has all Mercedes-EQ models on display and a five-vehicle workshop. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro unveils new car model ahead of 2025 Expo
Businesses are gearing up for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, and the operator of the subway is no exception. Osaka Metro has unveiled a new carriage design for the trains that take people to the venue. ( read original story ...)