Tracy Whiriskey, who has been based in Tokyo for the past 20 years ... Industry Insight Practice Innovations: Seeking symbiosis — A business leader’s lens on law firm mergers, article with image March ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft Loses Executive to Crypto as Talent War Heats Up
Tech giants and firms from the crypto, metaverse and web3 galaxy are in extreme competition to attract the best talent. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Outlook: Ethereum vs Bitcoin; Crypto Loans; Meta’s Crypto Plans
With a solid rebound in March, crypto investment analysts appear to take a more bullish tone on the sector going forward. "Recovery is on track this week, with Bitcoin performing better by over 7% and ... ( read original story ...)
Why users are pushing back against the world’s largest crypto exchange
He had begun trading on a crypto exchange called Binance only a month prior with less than $20,000, when bitcoin and Ethereum (the two most popular cryptocurrencies) were at then-all-time highs. Kim ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Will Play Iga Swiatek in Miami Open Women’s Final, Her First Title Match of 2022
Naomi Osaka is back in a women's tennis final for the first time in over a year. The 24-year-old defeated Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Miami Open women's singles semifinal this week, securing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daichi Miura Premieres New Song ‘Sansan’ in Concert
J-pop artist Daichi Miura kicked off his nationwide tour on Thursday (March 31) in Saitama, Japan. Titled Daichi Miura Live Tour 2019-2022 Colorless, this trek picks up from where he left off when he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood sours as Ukraine war, inflation take toll
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese business confidence hit a nine-month low in the first quarter, a central bank survey showed, as companies took a hit from supply ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business confidence dips amid Ukraine war
TOKYO: Confidence weakened among Japan's major manufacturers for the first time in nearly two years, a key business survey showed Friday, as concern grows over the impact of the Ukraine crisis. The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka overcomes panic, fights for first tennis title since mental health pause
Naomi Osaka will play in her first title match Saturday at the Miami Open since her mental health hiatus from tennis more than a year ago. She said her ability to overcome panic helped her return to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka had a different kind of breakdown after Miami Open triumph
Naomi Osaka had another crying episode on the court, but this time, she shed happy tears. Osaka was brought to tears Thursday after she clinched a spot in the Miami Open Final with a 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese record-holders Izumiya, Terada and Aoki to race in Tokyo
Japanese 110m hurdles record-holder Shunsuke Izumiya, joint national 100m hurdles record-holders Asuka Terada and Masumi Aoki, and Olympic 400m hurdles semifinalist Hiromu Yamauchi will take on some ... ( read original story ...)
Some 401(k)s will soon let you invest in crypto
Some employers may soon offer you the option to invest in bitcoin and other digital currencies through your 401(k). There is increasing discussion at financial service firms about how they could best ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Administration’s 2023 Tax Policy Includes Many Key Changes For Crypto Traders And Investors
In its new tax proposal, the Treasury is looking to raise in excess of $10 billion in revenue, partly by addressing some key challenges and opportunities presented by crypto. Here is what you need to ... ( read original story ...)
IEA states agree on coordinated oil release but not volumes – Japan
U.S.-allied countries on Friday agreed to their second coordinated oil release in a month to calm markets roiled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Japan's industry ministry said, a day after Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment charts companies’ interest in World Expo 2025 in Osaka
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is surveying Finland’s possibilities to participate in the World Expo 2025, hosted by Japan in Osaka. All companies and other corporations interested in ... ( read original story ...)
Toppan Carves Out Semiconductor Photomask Business to Launch New Company
Toppan (TYO: 7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has entered into a share transfer agreement to carve out its semiconductor ... ( read original story ...)