For Frank Borden and Robert Lee, the Sylmar temblor 50 years ago was a wake-up call that helped define their careers and their lives. They weren’t alone. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s promise of sweeping stock revamp draws sceptics
Japan’s Topix stock benchmark climbed to a three-decade high on Monday, drawing even more attention to its future amid plans for a sweeping market reform. ( read original story ...)
Japan-AP discuss infrastructure financing, skill development
Amaravati: Taga Masayuki, consul general of Japan in Chennai who is on a two-day visit to the state, called on Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and discussed the avenues for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Minister Calls on G7 to Discuss CBDCs at Talks Friday
Japan’s finance minister, Taro Aso, suggested on Tuesday the G7 finance ministers should have discussions over central bank digital currencies (CBDC) during Friday’s virtual meeting. The views and ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka cruises into second round at Australian Open
MELBOURNE: World number three Naomi Osaka started her Australian Open in style on Monday (Feb 8) with an easy straight-sets victory over Anastasia ... ( read original story ...)
Watch J-Pop Singer Vicke Blanka Perform ‘Ulala’ at Billboard Live Yokohama
J-pop singer-songwriter Vicke Blanka has shared a clip of his performance of “Ulala” at Billboard Live Yokohama. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka Advances To Second Round With Straight-Sets Win
Naomi Osaka started her campaign in style Monday with an easy straight-sets victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ( read original story ...)
Cordae & Naomi Osaka Grace The Cover Of GQ’s Modern Lovers Issue
The young power couple was included in the issue for their 'modern' take on activism. Despite being young, Naomi Osaka and Cordae have rightfully earned the distinction as a power couple. Osaka became ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Games chief’s remarks about women ‘absolutely inappropriate’, says IOC
Comments made about women by Tokyo Olympics boss Yoshiro Mori were "absolutely inappropriate", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) says. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics sees hundreds of volunteer resignations after Mori remarks
Hundreds volunteers in Japan have resigned after the top Japanese official on the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee made derogatory remarks. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic Organizers Face Pressure From Volunteers, Diplomats Over Sexist Remarks
Despite the efforts of Japanese and Olympic officials to quash the debate, pressure on the Games' organizing chief is mounting over his recent comments that women talk too much in board meetings. ( read original story ...)
Swimming: Goodhew tips Peaty for Tokyo gold, worried by COVID’s lost generation
Britain's swimmers are battling against the current heading into the delayed Tokyo Olympics but world record holder Adam Peaty will make light of choppy waters to retain his 100m breaststroke title, ... ( read original story ...)
CASE-REAL blends ‘chalet W’ into the wooded landscape of japan’s niseko ski resort
W’ by CASE-REAL is designed for a snowboard enthusiast who annually visits the country from abroad for a short stay. the property blends into the wooded landscape of white birches with an exterior ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Beats Gold But Doge Beats Everything As Crypto Takes Over
Away from the memecoins and celebrity endorsements there is a greater show unfolding as a generation forsakes traditional investments for digital analogs: collectibles, cryptocurrencies, and synthetic ... ( read original story ...)
A crypto ‘fear and greed’ indicator is flashing a warning signal that shows investors are being extremely greedy as top cryptocurrencies hit record highs
The tool measures two primary emotions that influence how much investors are likely to purchase cryptocurrencies: fear and greed. ( read original story ...)
This under-the-radar banking stock may ride the crypto wave, JPMorgan says
Amid the surge in bitcoin prices, one bank is positioned to ride the crypto wave given its exposure to digital assets, according to JPMorgan. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. ( read original story ...)