SoftBank Group Corp reported a record profit in its Vision Fund as a surging stock market lifted the value of its portfolio companies, but founder Masayoshi Son wiped out a significant chunk of those ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Chiyoda clinches $10bn bid for LNG plants in Qatar
Japanese engineering group Chiyoda is poised to win an order to develop liquefied natural gas plants in Qatar, Nikkei has learned, including facilities capable of capturing and storing carbon dioxide ... ( read original story ...)
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Osaka gives thumbs up to electronic line judges
Naomi Osaka gave the Australian Open's electronic line judges her seal of approval after advancing to the second round with a machine-like 6-1 6-2 demolition of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Monday. ... ( read original story ...)
Kusama, manga and more: where to see art in Japan
Big-name artists and galleries attract crowds to Japan’s cities, but visitors who venture to regional areas will find dynamic arts institutions as well as festivals that celebrate the country’s divers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan navy submarine, Hong Kong ship collide off Japan coast
A Japanese navy submarine and a commercial ship have collided off Japan’s southern coast, causing minor injuries to three crewmembers of the submarine and damage to its mast ... ( read original story ...)
Significant magnitude 5.0 quake hits 101 km southeast of Kushiro, Japan after midnight
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 occurred only 18 minutes ago 101 km southeast of Kushiro, Japan, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at a shall ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Condemns ‘Hate and Racism’ Toward Asian Community
Tennis star Naomi Osaka took to social media to condemn prejudice and violence toward the Asian community in the U.S. Before beginning her Australian Open campaign on Monday, Osaka went on Twitter to ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams, Venus Williams And Naomi Osaka Win Round 1 Matches Of Australian Open
Tennis champions Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka have each advanced to the second rounds of the 2021 Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
They don’t make ‘em like they used to: Tokyo’s car collectors revel in classics
Fast and furious they aren’t, but for a group of Japanese retro car enthusiasts, the sleek lines and high shine of their old-school models hold a much more special charm. A loose club of fans rolls up ... ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk Buys Bitcoin, Crypto Insiders Respond
Bitcoin is hitting new highs today as a 10-K filed by Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) revealed that the company had purchased $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and may be purchasing other digital assets in the future. ( read original story ...)
Which Crypto Projects Are Based on Ethereum?
Crypto dapps play a huge role in the way value is transferred across the blockchain ecosystem. Here is a breakdown of the projects built on Ethereum. ( read original story ...)
Will Crypto Replace Gold As The Go-To Inflation Hedge In 2021?
During economic downturns, the historical go-to diversifier has always been gold and precious metals. Time and again, research has shown that gold holds its value exceptionally well during recessions. ( read original story ...)
CoinDesk Launches CoinDesk TV as Demand for Crypto Content Booms
Crypto and blockchain news provider CoinDesk launches CoinDesk TV, a video streaming service with live daily and weekly news coverage and shows. ( read original story ...)
FINTECH.TV Completes Funding Round For Major Global Expansion Of Fintech, Crypto And ESG Content
FIntech.TV, the new entrant media platform focused on covering early stage fintech, crypto and digital assets, and sustainable investments, announced a multimillion-dollar funding round led by Brand ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares hit fresh 30-year high on recovery hopes, earnings boost
Japanese shares surged on Monday, with both Nikkei and Topix hitting 30-year highs, as strong corporate earnings lifted investor confidence for an economic recovery from pandemic lows. ( read original story ...)