The closing ceremony on Aug 11 attracted a US audience of 20.8 million, more than double that of Tokyo’s. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
This Japanese Chef Is Transforming LA’s Seafood Supply Chain
Chef Junya Yamasaki teaches Southern California fishermen the ike jime and shinke jime methods of dispatching fish ... ( read original story ...)
This obscure crypto super PAC has raised more money for the 2024 elections than any other —including MAGA Inc
Here’s another sign of one growing industry’s increasing clout in U.S. politics: Its biggest super PAC has raised more money in the current election cycle than any other super PAC.
Japan is bracing for a once-in-a-century earthquake. Does it need to?
Japan’s “major earthquake” warning has put much of the country on high alert, even as some experts cast doubt on whether such an advisory is necessary or accurate. ( read original story ...)
FirstCry IPO allotment to be finalised today: Here’s how to check your status
The IPO, which ran from August 06 to August 08, saw a decent response, with the retail portion being subscribed to 2.31 times. Due to the oversubscription in the retail category, shares will be ...
No scientific basis for so-called ‘quake clouds’: Japan weather researcher
TOKYO -- A weather expert in Japan emphasizes that there is no scientific basis for so-called "earthquake clouds" and is calling on people to be careful not to spread false information, after posts making claims about such clouds appeared on social media ... ( read original story ...)
Feeling dizzy and nauseated after an earthquake? Here’s why.
What people experience during and after earthquakes is, effectively, motion sickness, Larry Brown, a professor of geophysics at Cornell University, tells Yahoo Life. “It’s kind of like being seasick on a boat: Your body is not expecting it when the ground starts to move, and that can be very destabilizing,” he says. ( read original ...
Agoda Sees 36% Increase in Outbound Travel Searches from South Korea This Liberation Day
Digital travel platform Agoda reports a 36% increase in outbound travel from South Korea this Liberation Day compared to the same holiday last year. Travelers taking advantage of Korea's Liberation ...
Japan July wholesale prices rise 3.0 pct yr/yr
Japanese wholesale prices rose 3.0 percent in the year to July, Bank of Japan data showed on Tuesday.[JPCGPY=ECI] The rise in the corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price companies charge each other for their goods and services, ( read original story ...)
WeRide Is Said to Seek Up to $400 Million in US IPO, Placement
The Guangzhou-based autonomous vehicle company, which was granted approval last year by the Chinese securities regulator for a US listing, is seeking about $100 million in the IPO and around $200 ...
These cities will be too hot for the Olympics by 2050
The Paris Olympics opened with rain on its parade, then blistering heat and, finally, a week of pleasant sunshine. As it comes to a close on Sunday, temperatures are expected to again soar up to 95 ... ( read original story ...)
Cincinnati: Naomi Osaka gets upset in qualifying final round after stunning collapse
Naomi Osaka won't be taking part in this year's Cincinnati main draw after just suffering a surprise defeat to Ashlyn Krueger in the qualifying final round. On Sunday, former world No. 1 Osaka made ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka beaten in Cincinnati Open qualifying by Ashlyn Krueger, Harriet Dart makes main draw
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka lost in qualifying for the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open as she was beaten by Ashlyn Krueger. Playing qualifying for the first time since February 2018, ... ( read original story ...)
This Japanese lender’s chief is visiting India to discuss buying Yes Bank stake
The race for acquiring a significant stake in Yes Bank is heating up, with the global CEO of a potential buyer set to visit India this week for discussions. ( read original story ...)
Investor Alert: The Japanese Yen Carry Trade Unwind Explained
While the market has been intensely focused on the Federal Reserve and its will-it, won’t-it drama regarding interest rate cuts, it was the Bank of Japan (BOJ) that set in motion the recent equities ... ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk’s chat with Donald Trump could touch on crypto, EVs, the Fed and more
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has promised “no limits on subject matter” as he speaks with Donald Trump tonight at around 8 p.m. Eastern time.