What did Naomi Osaka say about Serena Williams’s absence? “To me, it feels definitely surreal and I’m almost… like I think she’s coming back,” Osaka said. “You know ... ( read original story ...)
Pacifist Japan to double defense spending, buy counterstrike missiles as China and North Korea fuel anxiety
U.S. officials were quick to praise the massive adjustment to post-WWII Japan's pacifist policy as marking "a new era in the defense of democracy." ( read original story ...)
First Mover Americas: Crypto Auditing Hits Snag
Binance’s proof-of-reserves auditor Mazars has paused all work for its crypto clients, Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, said in an emailed stateme ...
Crypto Exchange Gemini Modifies Terms Of Service As Gemini Dollar, Its Own Stablecoin, Gets Caught In Market Contagion
The Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange drew investors to its dollar-pegged stablecoin GUSD by promising tantalizing rates of return. Now those funds are frozen, and demand for Gemini Dollars is plunging.
Mazars Group suspends all work with crypto clients including Binance, Crypto.com, citing concerns over public perception of proof of reserves
Accounting firm Mazars Group has suspended all work with its crypto clients, according to its former client and the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance.
Japanese manufacturing activity shrinks further in Dec, services grow- PMI
Japanese manufacturing activity contracted more than expected in December, preliminary data showed on Friday, as weakening demand further dented productivity, while activity in the services sector ... ( read original story ...)
As regional threats rise, Japan eases defense-only strategy
With China, North Korea and Russia directly to its west and north, Japan “faces the severest and most complicated national security environment since the end of the war,” the strategy said, referring ... ( read original story ...)
Lands’ End winding down Japan business
A Lands' End executive said the merchant would move its investment from Japan to other parts of the business that are expected to offer a higher rate of return. ( read original story ...)
KREST Purchases Multifamily Portfolio in Japan
KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR Real Estate Select Trust Inc. ("KREST" or the "Fund") has completed the purchase of a portfolio of 39 newly built multifamily properties ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Post-FTX Crisis Is Laid Bare as Trading Volumes Plummet by 50%
Trading volumes at digital-asset exchanges have halved amid a loss of confidence in the crypto sector following the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX platform.
Crypto trader Amber raises $300M as it seeks protection for FTX-hit customers
Amber Group, a Sequoia- and Temasek-backed crypto trading firm, has closed a hefty $300 million Series C funding round as the collapse of FTX shakes the crypto world. The news, which the Singapore-based firm announced on Twitter Friday morning,
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki rules out extra debt issuance for defence plan
Japan's government is not considering issuing extra bonds to cover a planned increase in defence spending, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday, pledging to remain fiscally disciplined.Suzu ...
Japan Moves to Double Military Spending, With a Wary Eye on China
The Japanese cabinet approved the first update to the country’s official security strategy in nine years, elevating Beijing over North Korea as the top threat. ( read original story ...)
Japan approves biggest military buildup since second world war amid China fears
US welcomes doubling of military spending but critics express unease over abandoning seven decades of pacifism ( read original story ...)
Japan Turns Back to Nuclear Power to Tackle Energy Crisis
An aerial view shows the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant following a strong earthquake, in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo on March 17, 2022. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan confirmed a major nuclear power policy shift on Friday to tackle an energy crisis more than ...
Japan begins using alert system for quakes off northern Pacific coast
The warnings are designed to encourage evacuation preparedness against additional earthquakes arising in the Japan and Chishima trenches. ( read original story ...)