The Virginia Restaurant Association said the City of Richmond has accrued at least $2 million in unfair or incorrect meals tax late fees against at least 30 businesses over the years.
Data centre S-Reits positive about riding AI wave
THE exponential progress of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is expected to create unprecedented demand for global data centres, noted JLL in its Data Centers 2024 Global Outlook. ( read original story ...)
For Japan, earthquakes are an existential matter
I’m still not able to process these emotions.” Aoki says ground displacement of similar scale — or perhaps even larger — was detected during the 1999 Jiji Earthquake that slammed Taiwan. In Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival opens with all COVID restrictions removed
Sapporo Snow Festival opened in the capital of Hokkaido on Sunday without any novel coronavirus-related restrictions for the first time in four years. The 74th festival, one of the country's biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival opens with food areas coming back
Set to run until Feb. 11, this year's festival features a total of 196 snow and ice sculptures at three venues. ( read original story ...)
Hit-and-run on electric scooter leaves 1 seriously injured in Japan’s Nagoya
TOKYO, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- In a hit-and-run incident in the Japanese city of Nagoya, a man suffered severe injuries after being hit by an electric kickboard, according to local police. ( read original story ...)
Japan to host over 200 businesses at conference promoting Ukraine’s economic recovery
Around 100 businesses each from Japan and Ukraine are slated to attend a Japan-Ukraine economic reconstruction conference in Tokyo later this month, Japanese media outlet Kyodo News reported on Feb. 3. ( read original story ...)
Japan coach regrets his side could not get a result for Noto earthquake victims after Asian Cup exit
Iran knocked four-times champions Japan out of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory in their quarter-final clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in stoppage time at Education City ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka set on collision course with top seed Elena Rybakina
Naomi Osaka will face Elena Rybakina in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Open if she can get beyond a qualifier first up. Osaka was handed a wildcard for the WTA 500 event as she continues her ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange Gemini says bankrupt Genesis moves to authorize sale of trust assets
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Trust Co said on Saturday that crypto lender Genesis has filed a motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court authorizing a sale of trust assets and seeking authorization to monetize its interests in two Grayscale Ethereum trusts,
‘Bitcoin Vs. The Dollar’—Biden Administration Suddenly Declares U.S. Crypto ‘Emergency’ After Huge Price Surge
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), under president Joe Biden, has launched an "emergency" survey of bitcoin miners following the huge bitcoin price
The quiet American: US reveals pavilion design for World Expo 2025
The open, minimalist design intended to convey a subtlety and stillness, was unveiled at the US Ambassador’s residence in Tokyo.
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Osaka on course to face Rybakina in second round
Naomi Osaka could be set for a tantalising second-round match against top seed Elena Rybakina at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after the draw for the tournament was made on Saturday. Four-time Grand ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis News Today: Andre Agassi and John McEnroe Gear Up for Pickleball, Naomi Osaka Lands in Dubai As Paula Badosa Drops Injury Update
After the Grand Slam 2024, the tennis fraternity is highly excited about the Pickleball Slam‘s second edition taking place in just a few days. On the other hand, after the defeat at the Australian ... ( read original story ...)
Black History Month Athlete Feature: Naomi Osaka
In honor of Black History Month, we are honoring 29 trailblazing athletes who shaped the professional sports world, broke barriers and left an indelible mark on the culture. ( read original story ...)
Lovingly reconstructed miniatures of Tokyo houses – in pictures
Swedish artist Christopher Robin Nordström creates tiny replicas of Japanese buildings ( read original story ...)