TOKYO: Japan's Supreme Court upheld an order for utility Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) to pay damages of 1.4 billion yen (US$12 million) to about 3,700 people whose lives were devastated by the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto market needs 2-3 months to stabilize before ‘a more sustainable recovery’, analyst says, as bitcoin falls below $40,000
Bitcoin extends its losses on Friday, falling below $40,000 with investors concerned about the worsening war between Russia and Ukraine, after Russian ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to halt output at Kyushu factory for 5 days due to chip shortage – Nikkei
Nissan Motor Co will halt production at its factory in Kyushu, southern Japan, for five days due to a chip shortage, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday.The stoppage will start from Monday, while ... ( read original story ...)
This Startup Ecosystem In Japan Is Powering Medical Innovation
A Japanese startup is working on a simple gene therapy that would improve the quality of life for thousands of people with retinitis pigmentosa, a disease that causes blindness. Fostering such ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Mobile Battery Market Demand & Competitive Analysis by Leading Manufacturers to 2030
The Japan mobile battery market is projected to reach $1.43 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2021 to 2030. Rise in demand for smartphones ... ( read original story ...)
Big CA Earthquake May Kill Thousands; ‘It Could Happen Tomorrow’
Thousands are expected to die when the next major earthquake rocks San Francisco or Los Angeles. The quake could come at any time. ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk’s brother said today’s crypto is a ‘nonstarter’ and he’s ‘violently opposed’ to anything that environmentally damaging
"I violently agree that we've got to fix this environmental issue," Kimbal Musk, who founded an Ethereum-based DAO, told Input Magazine. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Tax Tips: A Guide to Capital Gains and Losses
Cryptocurrency and stock transactions are taxable. Lisa Greene-Lewis certified public accountant and TurboTax expert explains capital gains and losses. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan likely to get less dovish board with new govt nominees
Japan's government on Tuesday announced nominees to replace two central bank policymakers who retire in July, appointments that will likely tilt the Bank of Japan (BOJ) board away from aggressive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to support improving facilities of support centre in Kandy
The Government of Japan has provided a total sum of $ 63,935 (approx. Rs. 12.4 million) to Child Action Lanka for ‘The project for improving facilities of support centre for vulnerable children, youth ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic suspends business transactions with Russia
Panasonic suspended virtually all business transactions with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, the Japanese technology group said Friday, citing "economic, logistical and other practical ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka takes notes during latest practice session with Nick Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios was spotted at the Beverly Hills Tennis Academy on Thursday afternoon alongside his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi, but that's not all. The newly-crowned Australian Open doubles champ didn't ... ( read original story ...)
Tucker Carlson and Fox News have played the part of Putin’s ‘Tokyo Rose’
One big difference is that, unlike Tokyo Rose, neither Tucker Carlson nor Fox News were strong-armed into doing Putin's propaganda. They volunteered. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says crypto is a lifeline for regular Russians, and the exchange won’t ban them unless the law tells it to
"We don't think there's a high risk of Russian oligarchs using crypto to avoid sanctions," Brian Armstrong said Friday on Twitter. ( read original story ...)
Could Crypto Kill College?
But as most young adults are peering over the (financial) edge, the crypto boom smacks of desperation reminiscent of pyramid scheme FOMO. Less Jason Bourne, more “a sucker born every minute.” One ... ( read original story ...)
Close loopholes to prevent crypto investors bypassing Russia sanctions, EU lawmaker says
The European Union should introduce measures to plug loopholes that could allow investors in cryptoassets to bypass sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a senior lawmaker said on Friday. ( read original story ...)