T he Japanese ritual of cherry blossom viewing should be one of life’s simple pleasures. Once a year, in early spring, the delicate flowers bloom for ten days, prompting a natio ... ( read original story ...)
Gobsmacked Naomi Osaka Feels Like ‘Beyonce’ After Completely Fitting Into 5-Year Old Outfit
Naomi Osaka is known for supplying unlimited sass to fans through her appearances at tennis events. A fan favorite, be it on the court or off it, her dresses, makeup, or accessories are always ... ( read original story ...)
‘Social order could collapse, resulting in wars’: 2 of Japan’s top firms fear unchecked AI, warning humans are ‘easily fooled’
NTT and Yomiuri Shimbun think people are incapable of fully controlling this technology, which “lies with confidence." It may boost productivity a bit, though. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to make ‘historic’ announcements at summit: Official
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ... ( read original story ...)
China Constantly Coerces Japan and Philippines, US Envoy to Japan Emanuel Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China constantly uses coercion and pressures other countries, including Japan and the Philippines, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
U.S., UK, Australia considering cooperation with Japan on AUKUS pact
Britain, the United States and Australia are considering cooperation with Japan on the AUKUS security pact looking at advanced capability projects, the three countries said in a joint statement on ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto stocks are soaring as Bitcoin tops $72,000 — with the big ‘halving’ event in sight
The week is off to a good start for cryptocurrency-related stocks like Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Tesla, as Bitcoin’s pricereached $72,000 withthe highly-anticipated Bitcoin “halving” event on the ...
Green Bitcoin: The New Project Taking the Crypto World by Storm
If you haven’t heard of Green Bitcoin yet, allow us to introduce you. Amid the excitement in the lead-up to the Bitcoin halving event later this year, a ...
6.8 magnitude earthquake registered near Mariana Islands; so far no tsunami threat issued
The notable quake was recorded just after 6 a.m. local time in the Maug Islands region, north of the islands near Saipan, Saipan, the USGS reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan revolutionised train travel, but its ambitious new high-speed rail projects face massive delays
The delay of Japan's maglev train will push back a planned extension from Nagoya to Osaka due to open by 2037. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Maersk Names Second Large Methanol-fueled Containership
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk recently named the world's second large methanol-enabled container vessel, Astrid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business failures top 9,000 for first time in nine years
In the year through March, bankruptcies mainly rose among small and midsize companies as they struggled to raise prices to reflect higher costs. ( read original story ...)
5.2 magnitude quake strikes southwestern Japan
A moderate magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Miyazaki prefecture in southwestern Japan on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake occurred at a depth of 40 kilometers (24 miles) around ... ( read original story ...)
After Bitcoin Surge, Crypto VC Creeps Toward a Comeback
VC investment in crypto startups reached $2.5 billion during the first quarter of 2024, a 32% increase from the last quarter and roughly even with the same period last year, PitchBook data show. At ...
Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig plans $3.25 bln IPO in Spain
Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig Brands plans to list the beauty group in Spain through a 3 billion-euro stock sale ($3.25 billion) that would be the ...
Citi upgrades Japan to overweight, downgrades emerging markets to neutral
CITIGROUP on Monday (Apr 8) upgraded Japanese shares on expectations they will continue to benefit from a favourable macro environment, while ...