Ukrainian sappers, after training in Cambodia, where they mastered working with high-tech Japanese landmine detectors equipped with the ALIS system, ... ( read original story ...)
It’s ‘now or never’ to reverse Japan’s population crisis, prime minister says
Japan's prime minister issued a dire warning about the country's population crisis on Monday, saying it was "on the brink of not being able to maintain social functions" due to the falling birth rate. ( read original story ...)
As winter peak hits Japan, some ways to prepare for the cold and to stay safe
One of the strongest cold spells this winter is spreading across Japan, and even places that don't usually get much snowfall will need ways t ... ( read original story ...)
There’s now a Yayoi Kusama robot in Tokyo
The life-like robot is now in the window display at the Louis Vuitton Omotesando store Tokyo has gone into a polka dot frenzy for the newly launched collection between Louis Vuitton and contemporary ... ( read original story ...)
Kadokawa releases report on alleged Tokyo Games bribery
Leading Japanese publisher Kadokawa has released a report outlining the results of an independent probe into a bribery case tied to Tokyo Games sponsorship. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM warns country will cease to ‘function as a society’ if population decline persists
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida declared a dire need for policies tackling the country’s declining birth rate, calling it “now or never.” “Japan is standing on the verge of whether we can continue to function as a society, ( read original story ...)
Crypto To Watch In 2023
The macroeconomic pressures that caused a downturn in crypto markets had catastrophic consequences for crypto projects and businesses that were unprepared for a bear market. 2022 saw multiple ...
FBI Says North Korea-Backed Groups Hacked $100 Million in Crypto
Two hacking groups linked to North Korea were responsible for the theft of $100 million in an attack on a crypto service last year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Monday.
Crypto’s Wormhole Hacker Moves $150 Million to Tap Popular Trade
A digital-asset wallet linked to one of crypto’s biggest hacks has moved more than $150 million of stolen funds for the first time in months to tap a trade involving staked Ether.
Crypto exchange Gemini lays off 10% of workforce in its latest round of cuts
Crypto exchange Gemini will reduce its headcount by 10%, a spokesperson told CNBC on Monday. Gemini joins a long list of crypto companies that have announced or deepened staffing cuts in the months ...
Japan’s Nikkei rises to cut losses since BOJ’s Dec. shock
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average jumped more than 1.5% on Tuesday, erasing its losses since the Bank of Japan's surprise policy tweak last month, with technology shares tracking ...
Japan’s trade deficit hits record high data
Soaring fuel prices along with weakening yen have sent import costs surging A perfect storm created by growing commodity prices and a weak
FOCUS: Japan PM Kishida’s intention to raise sales tax in focus at Diet
A crucial issue cropped up at Japan's regular Diet session that convened Monday -- whether Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will look to hike the politically unpopular consumption tax to cover the child policies he is trying to advance.
Hokkaido Univ. warns professor for inappropriate social media posts about Ainu people
Hokkaido University has warned a professor for repeatedly posting inappropriate comments about indigenous Ainu people on social media and i ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan eases bond market strains with loans to banks
The Bank of Japan appears to have reached a truce with bond traders betting it will have to ditch its efforts to control yields on government debt, as an expanded programme of loans to banks helps ease relentless recent pressure on the Japanese bond market. ( read original story ...)
Charts suggest investors should ignore ‘crypto cheerleaders’ and stick with gold, Jim Cramer says
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Monday warned investors to stay away from crypto despite bitcoin’s recent gains and instead look to gold. Bitcoin, the world’s top cryptocurrency, continued to gain on Monday as investors continued to bet that the Federal Reserve will ease its pace of interest rate cuts or stop them altogether.