HIRATSUKA, Japan—Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. on March 20 began production of heavy load capacity tires, in response to demand from electric vehicles and hybrids with high capacity batteries. The needs of ... ( read original story ...)
Waiting for blossoms in Yokohama
Optimistic early cherry blossom viewers gather at the Megami-bashi walking bridge that crosses the water from the Intercontinental Yokohama Grand to the Cup Noodle Museum in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai ... ( read original story ...)
Ports of Lost Angeles, Tokyo and Yokohama agree to green shipping corridor
The Port of Los Angeles has entered into separate memorandum of understandings (MOUs) with the Port of Tokyo and the Port of Yokohama – to more formally collaborate on sustainability and environmental ... ( read original story ...)
Your Wednesday Briefing: China, Japan Divided on Ukraine
Separate visits by the leaders of the two largest economies in Asia — China and Japan — are highlighting the geopolitical fault lines created by Russia’s invasion. In Moscow: Xi Jinping, China’s president, ( read original story ...)
Tech giant Fujitsu is actively exploring crypto services offering
Fujitsu has recently made a significant move, filing an application for a broad range of banking, finance, and crypto-related services.
Crypto exchanges are now eyeing derivatives after FTX’s collapse
Crypto exchanges are rushing to fill the void left by FTX, once one of the largest derivatives exchanges for digital assets, as the cash market faces declining volume and liquidity. FTX’s collapse has ...
World Baseball Classic final: All you need to know ahead of USA vs Japan
The World Baseball Classic will reach its conclusion when Team USA takes on Japan in what should be an epic championship game to decide who takes home the WBC crown. ( read original story ...)
Japan, China push opposing visions in top-level visits
The visits came as tension has been growing between the two regional rivals and top economic powers. China is seeking to expand its influence, and Japan has responded by increasing its defense spending and deepening ties with the United States and its allies. ( read original story ...)
In Ukraine to show solidarity, Japan’s Kishida meets Zelenskiy, tours massacre site
(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said on Tuesday. ROME (Reuters) - Italy is wasting more and ... ( read original story ...)
A crucial building block of life exists on the asteroid Ryugu
A sample from Ryugu collected by Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft contains uracil, a component of RNA, which is found in all living cells. ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea top businesses push to leave behind a difficult history
TOKYO/SEOUL, March 17 (Reuters) - Business leaders from Japan and South Korea pledged on Friday to work more closely on chips and technology, seeking to put behind years of acrimony over wartime ... ( read original story ...)
Mt. Gox creditor saga: What lessons has the Bitcoin community learned?
The Mt. Gox hack was one of the largest thefts in the history of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, significantly impacting the broader industry.
Best and worst countries for crypto taxes — plus crypto tax tips
So, you’ve struck it rich in crypto? You’ll want to head to one of these countries to keep your newfound wealth.
$14 Trillion Earthquake: Fidelity And BlackRock Are Quietly Laying The Groundwork For The Next Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Price Bull Run
Two of the world's largest financial institutions with a combined $14 trillion in assets under management—Fidelity and BlackRock—are quietly expanding into the world of bitcoin, ethereum and ...
Op-ed: Crypto and blockchain need a trellis, not just a weed killer, says Scaramucci
Using the SEC to regulate crypto and blockchain isn't sufficient, says investor Anthony Scaramucci -- the government needs to find ways to grow the industry.
Japan says banking system stable, plays down risk of contagion
Japan's banking system is stable and the country will not see a contagion from U.S. and European banking sector woes, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday. He also welcomed Sunday's ...