Army troops and other rescuers rushed to save scores of trapped residents after two strong earthquakes in south-western Japan killed at least 41 people, injured about 1,500 and left hundreds of ... ( read original story ...)
Antonio Inoki Statue Unveiled In Yokohama
Antonio Inoki has been honored with a new statue. Antonio Inoki was one of the most key figures in the Japanese wrestling world, as he founded New Japan Pro-Wrestling and was instrumental in building ... ( read original story ...)
4 prefectures follow Tokyo model to request business closures
Tokyo is the only area under the central government’s state of emergency to date that has clarified the financial amounts it will give business operators who comply with shutdown requests. ( read original story ...)
Japanese company completes investment project in Brooklyn Park
The new facility in Brooklyn Park is set to create new jobs and increase production capacity, according to a news release from Gov. Walz. ( read original story ...)
SheisDAO is co-hosting “Connecting Japan to Southeast Asia” side event at Asia’s largest Web 3.0 summit, “Token 2049 Singapore”.
SheisDAO, a company based in Japan and Singapore, is collaborating with TV Asahi, one of Japan's five major broadcasters, and TEAM, the world's largest Web 3.0 event company, to host this event. ( read original story ...)
Employers Rapidly Implement Japan’s Guidelines on Business & Human Rights
Japan is one of the first non-Western countries to adopt a legal framework on business and human rights, which will likely influence other countries in the APAC region, as well as the overall Western ... ( read original story ...)
WATCH: Strange Blue Light Keeps Appearing In Sky Before Deadly Earthquakes
Footage captured the mysterious phenomenon occurring before last week's quake in Morocco that killed thousands. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange CoinEx hacked, $29 million stolen
CoinEx, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has fallen victim to a significant security breach resulting in losses estimated at $29 million.
Asia is a crypto bright spot amid global slump, report finds
As the bear market continues to drag down global crypto adoption, Asia remains a leader in digital asset usage. That's according to an annual report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, which found six of the 10 countries with the highest crypto adoption are in Central and Southern Asia and Oceania,
SoftBank chief eyes success with Arm IPO
TOKYO: Masayoshi Son's once-exalted reputation as an investor is badly tarnished, but the irrepressible founder of Japan's SoftBank is hoping that the mega-IPO of Arm this week might bring back the ...
Sapporo Capital Announces Exciting Merger with Gray Financial Capital: A New Horizon for Long-Term Client Value
We are elated to announce that Sapporo Capital is merging with Gray Financial Capital, one of the leading offshore clearing firms based in Hong Kong. This strategic move sets the stage for an exciting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks End Higher Over Easing U.S. Rate Hike Concerns
(MENAFN- Famagusta Gazette) Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday as concerns over the prospect of further interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve eased in the market. Japan's benchmark Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Australian travel vlogger slammed for going inside ‘women-only’ train carriage in Japan
An Australian travel vlogger is now in hot water after filming himself going inside a “women-only” train carriage in Japan and calling himself a “women inspector.” What happened: TikTok user @ShearingShedVlogs, ( read original story ...)
IP firm says Tokyo office will reduce clients’ ‘litigation burden’
Groombridge Wu Baughman & Stone has opened a new office in Tokyo, allowing the firm to meet Japanese clients in person and in their time zone ... ( read original story ...)
Gray Financial Capital to Acquire Sapporo Capital: A Strategic Merger to Reinforce Asia-Pacific Offshore Financial Services
Gray Financial Capital, a leading offshore clearing firm based in Hong Kong, announces the successful acquisition of Tokyo-based Sapporo Capital. This monumental merger is set to significantly reshape ... ( read original story ...)
Japan among top 10 best countries in the world, according to Americans
Japan is one of the 10 best countries in the world, according to Americans. Key details: American media company U.S. News shared its annual Best Countries ranking on Thursday. U.S. News' survey initially collected data from over 17, ( read original story ...)