Japan’s population suffered its largest drop since 2013 last year, falling to less than 126 million. The population fell by 726,342, or 0.57 per cent, from the ... ( read original story ...)
Hackers and fraudsters used crypto bridge RenBridge to launder $540 million, says report
Hackers, fraudsters, and others laundered at least $540 million through the cryptocurrency bridge network RenBridge since 2020, according to blockchain analysis group Elliptic. Elliptic researchers ...
Launch price TC Sessions: Crypto tix going, going…
If blockchain, cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi) and web3 get your entrepreneurial motor running, do not miss our TC Sessions: Crypto daylong deep dive on November 17 in Miami. We have ...
Kishida’s Cabinet reshuffle indicates Bank of Japan easing will continue
As a result of the reshuffle, economists expect the BOJ to keep rock-bottom interest rates to support the economy, while a resurgence of the coronavirus threatens its fragile recovery.
Tokyo court rejects request to halt state funeral for ex-PM Abe
A Tokyo court has dismissed a request filed by a group of 50 people, including civic group members, to issue an injunction ordering a ... ( read original story ...)
Guess which area in Tokyo has the lowest office vacancy rate
Its vacancy rate contracted 0.1ppts to 1.5% in Q2. According to a Savills report, Shibuya’s vacancy contracted 0.1ppts QoQ to 1.5%, becoming the ward with the lowest vacancy rate in the central five ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new male minister for birthrate tried ‘pregnancy belly’
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced the female minister in charge of tackling the country’s falling birthrate and installed a man who sought to deepen his understanding of the issue by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders hail policy expertise in new Kishida Cabinet
Japanese business leaders hailed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday as having an experienced lineup versed in policymaking, and they expressed hope the new team will quickly ... ( read original story ...)
What ‘crypto winter?’ Schwab launches ETF giving investors significant cryptocurrency exposure
Investors have a new way to buy cryptocurrencies. Schwab Asset Management released its Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE) this month to answer investor demand. David Botset, who was directly involved ...
Sweetgreen: Not So Sweet At The Moment
Sweetgreen boasts strong unit economics of $2.9 million AUV and 18% restaurant margin. Read what investors need to know about SG stock here.
Govt. reverses top diplomatic appointment to Tokyo
Shamindra Ferdinando President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government has reversed the appointment of retired Admiral Jayanath Colombage as Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Tokyo. The Previous Foreign Secretary, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Cordae Seemingly Responded to Those Breakup Rumors
Naomi Osaka and her Grammy-nominated boyfriend Cordae are the sweetest couple, and they couldn't be more supportive—get to know Naomi's boyfriend here. ( read original story ...)
Man questioned for possessing ‘gunpowder’ near U.S. Embassy in Tokyo
A man has been questioned by police for possessing a vessel containing what appeared to be homemade gunpowder near the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo earlier this week, investigative sources said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s online shoppers call time on spending spree
Japan’s ecommerce market has lost momentum after growing more than 20 per cent since 2019. Demand for online shopping surged as consumers hunkered down at home to avoid Covid-19, but the quick end to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Evolving Approach to the Taiwan Strait
Comparing the current crisis to the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis from 1995-96, Japan’s attitude toward China, the U.S., and other like-minded countries has changed significantly. ( read original story ...)
Hackers have stolen $1.4 billion this year using crypto bridges. Here’s why it’s happening
Crypto bridges, which link blockchain networks together, have become major targets for cybercriminals. A total of around $1.4 billion has been lost to breaches on cross-chain bridges this year, ...