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UPDATE: UAE, Japan exploring fresh avenues of economic cooperation
The United Arab Emirates and Japan yesterday reviewed the prospects of enhancing economic, trade and investment cooperation, and explored new economic opportunities of common interest.This came at the ...
Things to know about Masatoshi Ito, the late Japanese Billionaire Behind 7-Eleven’s Global Success
The billionaire is credited for changing the face of Japan’s retail business. It started in 1956, when he took over a small apparel store in Tokyo, owned and managed by his uncle and half-brother. ( read original story ...)
Tenstorrent Opens Office In Japan To Capitalize On RISC-V + AI
Tenstorrent, the Toronto-based semiconductor company now led by Jim Keller, has just opened a new office in Japan. ( read original story ...)
13 floors and no walls: the mysterious puzzle house in Japan
Located in Fukushima-Ku ward, a residential area in the heart of Osaka, it capitalises on the compact, 128-square-metre plot with a radical 13-level design. Devoid of interior walls and doors, the ... ( read original story ...)
China urges Japan to heed concerns of all parties on nuclear-contaminated water disposal
China urges Japan to take seriously the legitimate concerns of all parties, and dispose of the nuclear-contaminated water in a science-based, open, transparent and safe manner, foreign ministry ... ( read original story ...)
KATANAZA 2023 West Japan’s largest sword Trade Show
Japanese swords are iron works of art.In recent years, Japanese swords have become popular around the world as works of art.West Japan's largest sword exhibition and sale will be held in Osaka.About ...
Ito Masatoshi, Japanese Billionaire Behind Success of 7-Eleven, Dead at 98
Ito Masatoshi was worth $4.5 billion and was the driving force behind 7-Eleven's rapid expansion across the world ... ( read original story ...)
‘The race is on’: Is Japan’s commitment to cultivated meat another sign Europe is lagging?
As another country, Japan, announces plans to develop a market for cellular foods, we ask stakeholders how Europe can remain competitive in the global race to develop cultivated meat. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Didn’t Create This Crisis
Up until Silicon Valley Bank went pop, it was all about the evil crypto demons corrupting the U.S. financial system. It was Silvergate all the way; then kaaaaaboooom down goes Silicon Valley Bank, the ...
Crypto rallies for a second day after U.S. inflation data comes in as expected, bitcoin briefly jumps above $26,000
Bitcoin broke through the key level of $25,200 after the latest consumer price index reading came in as expected.
Japanese mountaineer draws on earthquake survival experience to organise Turkiye aid
Ken Noguchi, who has scaled the highest peaks of all seven continents, was in the Himalayas in 2015 when a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck. ( read original story ...)
Despite market volatility, advisor says he’s ‘bullish’ on crypto education. Here’s why
Despite the volatility in the cryptocurrency market, Douglas Boneparth, member of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council, said he's "bullish" on crypto education.
India probing ‘several’ crypto cases for money laundering, seizes over $115 million
India’s Enforcement Directorate is investigating several crypto cases for money-laundering schemes and has seized over $115 million to date.
Crypto climbs in the shadow of SVB collapse as bank deposits protected
Over $100m worth of bitcoin shorts were liquidated on Monday — the highest amount since 14 January, when a sudden increase caused $500m in liquidation across several crypto futures. There have been ...
Crypto exchange Binance to halt sterling transfers
Binance is halting its sterling deposits and withdrawals, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, a month after the world's largest crypto exchange ceased dollar transfers.