Naomi Osaka is pregnant and plans to return to competition in 2024, the tennis star announced Wednesday. The former world No. 1 posted what she called “a little life update for 2023” on social media, ... ( read original story ...)
China visa freeze disrupts Japanese business plans
China's suspension of visas for visitors from Japan threatens to slow the recovery of business travel between the two countries, forcing some companies to make last-minute decisions on staffing and ... ( read original story ...)
Amid criticism that he’s ‘bleeding assets,’ crypto’s last man standing claims he’s planning to hire thousands of employees
Changpeng Zhao, or CZ, of Binance says he isn’t worried about the Crypto Winter as sector losses top $2 trillion.
Do Crypto Prices Actually Mean Anything?
After each high-profile crypto meltdown, there have been renewed calls for greater oversight of the space. The idea here is that if we regulated crypto players like traditional financial institutions, ...
Naomi Osaka appears to reveal pregnancy and declares absence from 2023 season
Naomi Osaka appears to have suggested she is pregnant and will therefore miss the rest of the 2023 season. The four-time grand-slam champion last week pulled out of this month’s Australian Open with ...
Felix checks in and Osaka shares life update – Wednesday’s sporting social
Naomi Osaka appeared to announce she is pregnant. Newcastle were still celebrating reaching the League Cup semi-finals. Ben Stokes and family headed back to the cold after enjoying Cape Town. A birthday in the Kohli household too. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to place anti-ship missiles on Okinawa amid rising China tensions
The U.S. and Japan announced plans to provide advanced weapons like anti-ship missiles to Marine forces stationed on Okinawa in an effort to cow China and North Korea. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan talk on updating alliance as China worries grow
The United States on Wednesday holds talks on ways to "modernize" its alliance with Japan, which plans to ramp up its defenses in the face of a rising China and tensions over Taiwan and North Korea.The ministers "are going to lay out a vision of how a modernized alliance between the United States and Japan ...
Uniqlo owner jolts Japan with 40% wage hike
STORY: Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing just gave the Japanese business world a jolt. On Wednesday (January 11) it said it would raise wages by up to 40%. Analysts say that’s a clear sign that Japan’s rock ... ( read original story ...)
Biden, Japan’s Kishida Expected to Discuss Security, Global Economy-U.S. Official
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are expected to discuss joint security issues as well as the global economy in summit talks on Friday, a senior administration official told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea protest China visa stoppage in COVID spat
Japan and South Korea are defending their public health restrictions on travelers from China after Beijing stopped issuing new visas in both countries in apparent retaliation ( read original story ...)
Coinbase to close majority of Japan operations following global layoffs: Report
A Coinbase spokesperson said in a recent report that the company is considering all options and will communicate updates once available.
Crypto exchange Binance plans 15%-30% hiring spree in 2023 even as rivals slash jobs
Crypto exchange Binance plans to increase the number of staff by between 15% and 30%, CEO Changpeng Zhao said.
Most Japan households predict higher prices, keeps pressure on BOJ
People walk as they make their way at a shopping district in Tokyo, Japan December 23, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Files ...
Japan’s MoF Official: Interest rates won’t remain low indefinitely
Michio Saito, Director-General of the Financial Bureau at Japan’s Ministry of Finance (MoF), said in a statement early Wednesday, “interest rates remain low but the current situation won't last ...
Just South of Tokyo, Cherry Blossoms Have Come Early To This Enchanted Land!
Tokyo typically sees cherry blossom season between late March and early April. But if you travel around an hour south to the city of Atami, you can experience the gorgeous blossoms from January! Main ( read original story ...)