Some nurses in Japan are incensed at a request from Tokyo Olympic organizers to have 500 of them dispatched to help out with the games ... ( read original story ...)
En garde! Fencer Taxi begins in Tokyo, Saitama, and Kanagawa
Touché… Even before the pandemic had kneecapped much of their business, Japanese taxi companies have long embraced novel theme cabs as a way to drum up ... ( read original story ...)
Krueger: Flights to Tokyo meant long layovers, great food
We would leave Chicago for Tokyo at 11:50 a.m. and head west. The sun was straight up out our left window throughout the 12-hour trip. We would arrive around 2 p.m. the next day, but our bodies were ... ( read original story ...)
January to March: Exports to Japan jump by 40pc
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exports to Japan have jumped by 40 percent in the first quarter (Jan-Mar) during the current year as compared with the last quarter of 2020 i.e. (Oct–Dec). According to trade ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is rethinking how to use its tanks to prepare for a potential clash with China
Japan is changing how it designs and uses tanks to counter a new threat from China, but it still has gaps to fill. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ambitious carbon target sparks bureaucratic panic
When Yoshihide Suga pledged to slash Japan’s carbon emissions by 2030, the prime minister received a warm welcome from world leaders at Joe Biden’s climate summit. But his announcement sparked panic ... ( read original story ...)
10 top crypto tokens, plus the rising stars of equity research
The definitive collection of the best investing stories Business Insider published during the week ended May 1. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin’s Potential as a Collateral Class
With this move, Tesla is signaling that here is a “cash equivalent” serving a double function: value preservation and potential profit. With its substantial bitcoin position and crypto advocacy, ... ( read original story ...)
Andreessen Horowitz Considers $1 Billion Crypto Investment Fund
Andreessen Horowitz, one of the highest-profile VC firms, will be looking at a new investment fund for investing in cryptocurrency, which could go up to $1 billion. ( read original story ...)
India emerges as China’s tech challenger with record unicorn run
India is rapidly closing the gap with China in minting new unicorns -- privately held startups valued at $1 billion or more -- highlighting growing investor appetite for tech startups in the country ... ( read original story ...)
Sarnia weightlifter plots course for debut at Tokyo Olympics
A 23-year-old Sarnia man is taking his family's weightlifting legacy to the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Boady Santavy has set records for his weight class in Canadian, Pan American and commonwealth ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Announces Skincare Line KINLÒ
Just a few days after announcing her upcoming swimwear collection, tennis champion Naomi Osaka is taking a new swing into the world of skincare. In an interview with Business of Fashion, Naomi opened ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka loses to Muchova in 3 sets at Madrid Open
Second-ranked Naomi Osaka is out of the Madrid Open as Karolina Muchova won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round on Sunday. Muchova eased through the deciding set to earn her third win against a top 10 ... ( read original story ...)
No. 2 seed Naomi Osaka stunned in Madrid
Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic stunned No 2 seed Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-4 3-6 6-1 on Sunday in the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open ... ( read original story ...)
Halep beats Zheng, Osaka out of Madrid after losing to Muchova
Karolina Muchova produced the biggest shock of the Madrid Open on Sunday when she knocked world No. 2 and second seed Naomi Osaka in the second round of the tournament on Sunday. World No. 20 Muchova ... ( read original story ...)
Securely Store Your BTC, ETH, and More with This Hardware Crypto Wallet
If you're investing in crypto, you need a hardware wallet that will protect your coins and ensure you always have ready access to them. Look no further than the D'CENT Biometric Crypto Hardware Wallet ... ( read original story ...)