In May, Panera announced a CEO transition and said the leadership changes were "in preparation for its eventual IPO" — amid a two-year IPO drought that ended in the fall. Mediterranean ...
Japan bank told: Funding gas projects not ‘kawaii’
BY parking funds in a project by the Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Co. (AG&P), the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) earned the ire of organizations seeking the protection of the Verde Island ...
Slappy meals: Servers hit customers — hard — in the face as bizarre restaurant gimmick
Patrons at an eatery called Shachihoko-ya in Nagoya, Japan, can pay waitresses to slap them in the face, as revealed in a hilarious video. For the price of 300 Japanese Yen (about $2 USD), ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares video of fierce training ahead of WTA comeback
Japanese tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is gearing up for her highly anticipated comeback, as seen in a practice video she recently shared on social media. Catch up: Osaka, 26, has not played ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Most-anticipated Luxury Hotel Has an Opening Date — and It’s Accepting Reservations Now
Janu Tokyo will boast stunning city views and decor by the acclaimed designer Jean-Michel Gathy. Courtesy of Janu Tokyo Tokyo is adding a new luxury hotel to its impressive portfolio of high-end ... ( read original story ...)
Divers have found wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan, US Air Force says
The CV-22 Osprey carrying eight American personnel crashed last Wednesday off Yakushima island during a training mission. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Surges Past $42,000 as Crypto Rally Gathers Steam
Bitcoin topped $42,000 as frenzied speculation in cryptocurrencies gathers pace, extending the largest digital token’s rally to more than 150% this year.
X (Twitter) Obtains Money Transmitter License As Elon Musk Moves Toward Crypto Payments
Musk has long touted Twitter’s potential as a major financial services platform with crypto integration a near certainty.
Top crypto picks to buy at rising market before it’s too late
The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a significant upswing, with Bitcoin (BTC) crossing the $42,000 mark, signaling a broader market recovery.
Bitcoin climbs above $42K for the first time in 18 months as crypto rally heats up
The ruling came more than a year after Grayscale, a crypto asset manager, submitted an application for a spot bitcoin ETF. It remains to be seen how the ruling might impact proposals submitted this ...
Brazilian lender Itau launches crypto trading
Brazilian bank Itau Unibanco on Monday launched a cryptocurrency trading service for clients of its investment platform, making the nation's largest lender the latest local player to enter the market ...
Crypto.com Gains Momentum with UK Financial Authority’s Approval
Crypto.com's latest achievement: receiving authorization as an Electronic Money Institution by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.
Bitcoin Is Soaring, and These 2 Crypto Stocks Look Red-Hot
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U.S. investor Ares to enter Japanese private equity, real estate
TOKYO -- U.S.-based alternative investment firm Ares Management plans to open an office in Japan as soon as next year, seeking private equity and real estate opportunities. "We expect to open our ...
China, Japan, and South Korea Explore Collaboration in Big Data, Blockchain, and AI
China, Japan, and South Korea are forging ahead with plans to enhance collaboration in advanced technology sectors such as big data, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Bitcoin Surges Past $41,000 as Crypto Rally Heats Up
Bitcoin topped $42,000 as frenzied speculation in cryptocurrencies gathers pace, extending the largest digital token’s rally to more than 150% this year. The biggest cryptocurrency rose as much as 6.1 ...