Technology is evolving so fast that new avenues for malfeasance—money laundering, terrorist financing, ransomware and other scams—are opening every day.
North Korean hackers have stolen $3 billion of crypto in 5 years by masquerading as recruiters, IT workers, and government officials to dupe victims
Hackers backed by North Korea have stolen $3 billion of crypto in five years. They use a variety of elaborate schemes, including posing as employment recruiters, to get access to sensitive info. The stolen crypto is funding 50% of the dictatorship's ballistic missile program,
Japan’s space agency to be freed to invest in private businesses
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will soon be able to invest freely in private businesses under legislation currently in the works, enabling it to provide funding to projects such as the ...
Japan ruling party official sees no reason for no-confidence vote in Kishida cabinet
Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi said on Monday he could think of no reason why the cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida deserved a vote of no-confidence that could trigger a snap election. ( read original story ...)
Kenzo Takada Recreated a Piece of Japan in Paris
The fashion designer’s longtime home in Bastille has gardens, a traditional tea ceremony room and lots of wood craftsmanship ... ( read original story ...)
Top US tech investor to open office in UK citing crypto-friendly approach
California-based venture capitalist firm says UK now on ‘right path to becoming a leader in crypto regulation’
Japan should halt plans to release nuclear wastewater into sea
SHAH ALAM - As the world celebrated World Oceans Day on June 8 aimed to promote protecting our waterways for future generations, there are concerns over Japan’s plans to release millions of tonnes of water contaminated during the Fukushima earthquake in 2011 into the Pacific Ocean. ( read original story ...)
Patek Philippe Premieres New Complications at Its Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Tokyo
Featuring a new Quadruple Complication, a World Time Minute Repeater as well as a Minute Repeater with date display. ( read original story ...)
Wim Wenders to head jury of Tokyo International Film Festival 2023
German filmmaker Wim Wenders, known for works including "Wings of Desire" and "Perfect Days," has been appointed president of the international jury at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF ... ( read original story ...)
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Risky Japan Trade Seeded a Crypto Empire
Fried’s new crypto trading firm makes big money on a Japan crypto trade, but early Alameda Research employees start asking questions.
Japan yields decline as bets climb for BOJ to keep status quo
The yields on Japanese government bonds fell on Monday as investors strengthened bets for the Bank of Japan to leave stimulus settings unchanged at its meeting this week. The 10-year JGB yield fell 1 ...
K&L Gates Lands Tokyo Finance Partner BCLP
Dominic Gregory, a former Tokyo managing partner at Ashurst, has returned to Japan to join K&L Gates from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. K&L Gates added finance lawyer Dominic Gregory as a partner in ...
Japan entertainment company launches probe into sexual abuse allegations against founder
TOKYO -- An investigation by a major Japanese talent agency into sexual abuse allegations against its founder won’t address monetary or criminality questions but rather aims to prevent such cases in the future, the lead investigator said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Column: Emissions watchers wary of Japan’s power saving pleas
The Japanese government has called for homes and businesses to curb power use this summer, but emissions trackers are still bracing for a sharp uptick in Japan's power pollution as higher temperatures trigger increased air conditioner use. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes northern Japan
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. No tsunami warning was issued. There were no reports of problems at the nuclear plants in the area or of ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains for second day amid surge in pharma shares
Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a second day on Monday, buoyed by a rally in shares of domestic drugmakers and a strong end to the week for Wall Street on Friday. The Nikkei added 0.69% to ...