The mayor of the Ukrainian city of Odesa, Gennadiy Trukhanov, right, and Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka signed a memorandum confirming further strengthening of relations at Yokohama City Hall on ... ( read original story ...)
SKorea, Japan business leaders vow to boost cooperation
“The governments of the two countries will do everything to help you interact freely and create innovative business opportunities,” Yoon said. The meeting followed talks between Yoon and Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese and South Korean businesses seek to leave behind difficult history
(Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Russia from March 20-22 for a state visit after he was invited by President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin... LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Scores of ... ( read original story ...)
Go With the Flow: Luxe Malibu Compound Featuring Japanese Design Seeks $68.8M
The seller bought the property for $2.1 million in 2003 and tapped Malibu architect Edward Niles, known as “the master of glass,” to build the modern masterpiece. Totaling 8,206 square feet, the main ... ( read original story ...)
DAO Organizes Holy Pilgrimage to Meet the Dogecoin Dog in Japan
Dogecoin followers now have the chance to visit the dog's home in Sakura, Japan, courtesy of Own the Doge, a Doge-oriented NFT community. The 3.5-day trip will include visits to dog-themed temples and ...
Backed with $3M, Soul Wallet aims to bring self-hosted crypto wallets to the next billion
Soul Wallet is currently undergoing internal testing and is scheduled to launch in Q3 or Q4 after a series of stringent audits.
Japan govt, BOJ officials to discuss markets amid banking turmoil
TOKYO :Japan's Ministry of Finance (MOF), Financial Services Agency and Bank of Japan (BOJ) said their officials will meet on Friday afternoon to discuss financial markets, as a brewing banking crisis ...
Japan, South Korea business leaders look for reset after wartime labour strain
TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) - Top business leaders from Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo on Friday, pledging greater economic cooperation as they seek to pivot away from years of strain and acrimony ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Station’s facial recognition gate, world’s 1st adaptive platform doors unveiled
OSAKA -- The press got a two-day advance look at the new facial recognition ticket gate and the world's first shifting platform doors at West Japan Railway Co. (JR West)'s Osaka Station on March 16. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Companies Are Asking Jamie Dimon to Hold Their Money
JPMorgan is opening up new bank accounts for crypto firms, such as VC funds and web3-infrastructure start-ups, which are moving their deposits to the bank, according to people familiar with the matter ...
The crypto market is on the rise as crypto banks like Signature collapse. Why?
Crypto has had a bad year, but it’s looking up as the traditional financial system faces shocks to the system. Financial institutions with ties to the crypto industry have had a rough few weeks.
Japan says closely coordinating with BOJ, overseas authorities on banking issues
Japan's government is closely coordinating with the Bank of Japan and financial authorities overseas to prevent fallout from the crisis of confidence engulfing banks in the West, Finance Minister ...
Port of Los Angeles agrees to establish green shipping corridor with Tokyo and Yokohama ports
The Port of Los Angeles has reached an agreement with the Ports of Tokyo and Yokohama in Japan to create more sustainable shipping passages. The agreements, known as Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan On A Budget: 45 Ultimate Tips For An Affordable Vacation
Having gone to Japan twice, I’ve found JR passes have very limited use within a city, particularly in major cities like Osaka, Tokyo ... at someone’s home and cares for their pets and/or property ... ( read original story ...)
Why Signature Bank’s Failure Could Be a Huge Setback for the Crypto Industry
Signature Bank, crypto’s last major ally in the banking world, was seized by regulators earlier this week in the aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure. Signature played a key role in the U.S.
Crypto Faces a Banking Crisis. For Some, It’s a Conspiracy
The collapse of crypto-friendly Silvergate and Signature Bank has left the industry scrambling to find anyone willing to work with them.