We spoke to 6 investors who have active investments in Japan about the current state of startups and the progress made in the last few years.
South Korea, Japan bank on improved ties to counter North Korea
The administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sought stronger bilateral ties following years of a frosty relationship with Japan.
2023 VNL: Iran to Lock Horns with Japan in Opening Match
Japan will lock horns with continental rival Iran in front of the home fans in the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) opener. ( read original story ...)
The Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel in Tokyo Has Opened Its Doors
The showstopping new Bulgari Hotel above Tokyo Station is the latest member of the city’s pantheon of high-rise luxury hotels. ( read original story ...)
Crypto and blockchain technology can be crucial tools that help keep AI from running wild, Coinbase says
Coinbase's David Duong said blockchain could help with a myriad of issues that arise with the use of AI, notably the spread of misinformation.
Car crashes into fire station in Tokyo, leaving one pedestrian dead
A car driven by a man in his 80s crashed into a fire station in Machida City in western Tokyo, leaving one person dead. ( read original story ...)
Chanel’s 2022/23 Métiers D’Art Show Makes a Stop in Tokyo
Chanel’s latest showing of its 2022-23 Métiers D’Art show was held in Tokyo, Japan after debuting last December in Dakar, Senegal. Aiming to forge new connections with the Tokyo art scene, Chanel ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Festival in Tokyo commemorates 50th anniv. of diplomatic relations
The Vietnam Festival 2023, an event to introduce Vietnamese culture and cuisine, was held in the Japanese capital on June 3 and 4 in the bigg ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Crypto giant Binance controlled ‘independent’ U.S. affiliate’s bank accounts
A senior Binance executive was the main operator for five bank accounts belonging to the giant cryptocurrency exchange’s purportedly independent U.S. affiliate, including an account that held American ...
This SME IPO surges 100% on market debut; do you own it?
Post listing, HSIL shares opened 90% higher at ₹171 against the IPO price of ₹90 on the BSE. During the session, the SME stock touched an intraday high and low of ₹179.55 and ₹171, respectively. On ...
Japan’s Nikkei Hits New 33-Year High After U.S. Jobs Data Brighten Outlook
Investors have found plenty of reasons to buy Japanese stocks this year, and a robust U.S. jobs report was as good as any. The Nikkei Stock Average rose 2.2% to 32217.43 on Monday, closing above the ...
Japan’s Largest Bank Launches Stablecoin Platform For Banking Institutions
With the help of Progmat Coin, banks will be able to issue their own stablecoins on blockchains like Cosmos, Avalanche, Polygon and Ethereum with more networks to be added soon.
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei hits 33-year high as Wall Street’s gains lifts sentiment
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index ended at a 33-year high on Monday as investor sentiment was lifted by Wall Street's gains late last week on upbeat labor data. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ...
How Bandoh, Yokohama ended seven-year SUPER GT win drought
Bandoh pair Yuji Kunimoto and Sena Sakaguchi finished second on the road when Sunday's race was abandoned after a horrifying crash involving Nissan driver Tsugio Matsuda on lap 59 of 77, but were ... ( read original story ...)
Kin of late detainee decry news Osaka immigration doctor may have worked after drinking
The bereaved kin of a Sri Lankan woman who died while detained in a Nagoya immigration facility in 2021 despite her pleas for medical treatme ... ( read original story ...)
Japan won’t directly mention time frame to balance budget in mid-year policy -draft
Japan will not detail a time frame for balancing the primary budget in its mid-year economic policy for the second consecutive year, showed a draft seen by Reuters, underscoring Prime Minister Fumio ... ( read original story ...)