Asia-Pacific shares are set to rise on Thursday as the Bank of Japan kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting, with investors eyeing any policy changes that could accompany BOJ governor Haruhiko ...
Molly Seidel Withdraws From Upcoming Marathon
She was scheduled to run the Nagoya Women’s Marathon on March 11 in Japan, but a right hip injury will keep her from the race. ( read original story ...)
Satellite insurance becomes next frontier for Sompo Japan
Sompo Japan Insurance's partner in the effort will be Japanese startup Warpspace, which will help assess the risk of launch accidents or collisions in orbit. ( read original story ...)
Biden Wants Crypto Mines to Pay Power Bills
Recently, cryptocurrency companies and oil drillers have had a mutual agreement to cut emissions and earn profit. That could soon be out the window.
Top Business Headlines: Adidas’ Kanye Fallout, Boeing-Japan Airlines Deal, Sports Betting Madness
Adidas had to slash its annual dividend by about 80% as a result of the loss that it's likely to take this year from its separation from Kanye West. The rapper, of course, was dumped by Adidas as a ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Bold Move to Mend Relations with Tokyo
Seoul announced a new plan for resolving the lingering dispute with Japan over compensation for South Koreans forced to labor for Japanese companies during the 1910-45 occupation. If successful, it ... ( read original story ...)
Tomohisa Yamashita in front of the “Summary Court” in Yokohama… Smiling and chatting in between shooting serious scenes.
After a short break from filming, Yamashita smiled and chatted with the staff while many fans looked on. On this day, we were filming the movie “SEE HEAR LOVE ~I Love You Even If You Can’t See or Hear ... ( read original story ...)
Takeru Sato and Kenichi Matsuyama acting with all their might surrounded by extras in the cold and drizzly weather of Sakuragicho, Yokohama…!
A cold wind from the sea is blowing in Sakuragicho, Yokohama. One afternoon, on a bridge just below the famous Giant Ferris Wheel, I witnessed the location shooting of the drama "It would have been ... ( read original story ...)
‘Devastating Investor Carnage’—Ex-SEC Offical Issues ‘Inevitable’ Crypto Bank Run Prediction After Huge Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Crash
The former chief of internet enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has predicted FTX rival Binance could see a run on deposits, potentially causing "devastating investor ...
The SEC’s Gary Gensler and other regulators seized control of the crypto debate—this week lawmakers will try to grab it back
Proof of State is the Wednesday edition of Fortune Crypto where Leo Schwartz delivers insider insight on policy and regulation. As anyone who gained their civics education from Schoolhouse Rock should ...
Coinbase is ‘laser-focused’ on growing dev world and onboarding crypto-curious
For crypto exchange giant Coinbase, 2023 is all about getting web3 into new markets and partnerships while onboarding more users into crypto.
City regulator joins Met in raids on suspected crypto ATM operations
Joint investigation with police in London follows similar operartion in Leeds as part of wider crackdown on sector ...
SoftBank-backed OakNorth leans towards U.S. IPO in overseas push
OakNorth is leaning towards the United States for a prospective stock market listing, as the British bank considers ways to grow in the world's largest economy, including securing a local U.S.
Tokyo Shares Close Higher Despite Powell Comments
Tokyo shares closed higher for a fourth straight day on Tuesday, supported by a weaker yen, despite US Fed chair Jerome Powell hinting at fresh rate hikes to fight inflation.
Ohtani’s Japan teammates, like Lars Nootbaar, are also fans
Everyone in Japan seems to be a fan of Shohei Ohtani, and the buzz even extends to his teammates. That includes St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar — the first to play for Japan's national team because of ancestry. ( read original story ...)
Boeing nears 737 MAX deal with Japan Airlines -sources
Japan Airlines Co (JAL) is close to placing an order for more than 20 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes as it renews its medium-haul fleet, industry sources said on Wednesday. JAL confirmed it was involved in talks to buy new jets but declined further comment. ( read original story ...)