South Korea launched an interagency investigation unit to tackle crypto-currency crimes on Wednesday amid a surge in illegal activities in the market and a lack of legal protections for investors.
US congressional committee set to weigh crypto bills
A key congressional committee is set to vote this week on several bills that would develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, a milestone for Capitol Hill in its efforts to codify federal ...
Homegrown Japanese 2nm Chips to Cost 10x More Than Japan’s Mainstream Chips: Rapidus
The Japanese government has agreed to financially support the ... its CEO is mulling raising additional capital through an initial public offering (IPO), though for now there is nothing to announce.
Man with knife enters school in Osaka
A man with a knife broke into a junior high school in Osaka Prefecture on Wednesday. The man entered a building of Toyo junior high school in Tondabayashi City before noon. Police arrested the 29-year ... ( read original story ...)
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo hotel opens a pop-up garden bar with Tokyo Tower view
The bar is set in the hotel's outdoor garden, which has an unobstructed view of Tokyo Tower. You can enjoy the space as a standing bar or relax on tatami mats around the garden. As for the menu, the ... ( read original story ...)
Twitch streamer detained for 35 days by Japanese police after trespassing in Fukushima
A Twitch streamer previously arrested for exploring in Fukushima has now been released, claiming he was detained for 35 days. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Hoshoryu promoted to ozeki after breakthrough championship
The Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday promoted Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu to ozeki, the sport's second-highest rank, following hi ... ( read original story ...)
Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan
On a recent vacation in Tokyo, Takumi Yamamoto opted for a special lunch of cricket curry and silkworm sashimi, washed down with a water bug cider. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tokyu Land and Sustech to launch $1bn renewables fund
TOKYO -- Japanese property developer Tokyu Land will create a fund focused on renewable energy, partnering with Tokyo-based sustainability startup Sustech on plans for investment of 150 billion yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips ahead of BOJ meeting, automakers top losers
Japan's Nikkei share average inched lower on Wednesday, led by auto stocks, as investors locked in profits ahead of the Bank of Japan's two-day policy meeting starting on Thursday.
Sumo wrestler Hoshoryu promoted to Ozeki
Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu has been promoted to the second highest rank of Ozeki. The Japan Sumo Association made the decision at an extraordinary meeting of its board of directors on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population falls while foreign residents rise to record -govt
The population of Japanese citizens decreased at the fastest pace ever while the number of foreign residents rose to a record at nearly 3 million people, government data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tightens inspection of vegetable imports from Japan – Jiji
Hong Kong has strengthened inspection of vegetable imports from Japan, expanding the scope of tighter controls beyond seafood after Tokyo confirmed plans to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business services inflation slows in June
Japan's business-to-business service inflation slowed in June, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting that companies remained slow in passing on rising labour costs despite a tight job market. The ... ( read original story ...)
UK watchdog to examine Worldcoin, and new report calls out lack of U.S. crypto laws: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Japanese chemicals company sees potential niche in EUV chip making materials
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry, a Japanese manufacturer of high-end chemicals used in chip production, is betting on the materials market for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, a method for ...