The earthquake adds to already tumultuous times for the automotive industry involving supply chain problems due to Covid-19 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel says he will host Ukrainian evacuees
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said Friday he feels a "moral obligation" to help host individuals who have evacuated Ukraine.Emanuel, the former mayor of Chicago and former President Obama's ... ( read original story ...)
Germany, Japan Look to Middle East to Drum Up More Energy Supplies
Government ministers from Germany and Japan are heading to the Middle East in a bid to safeguard their energy security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended global supplies. ( read original story ...)
LA City Crews Clear Little Tokyo Homeless Encampment
This marks the latest large-scale homeless encampment to be cleaned up and fenced off by the city of L.A., joining Echo Park and MacArthur Park. ( read original story ...)
You Could Lose it All in a Crypto Scam
Last year, scam artists ripped off over $7.7 billion worth of cryptocurrency, the blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said, up 81% from the previous year. "Consumers face the very real possibility of ... ( read original story ...)
New Study Shows The Best Crypto-Friendly Travel Destinations
Crypto-friendly destinations tend to congregate in Europe, with countries such as Spain and Austria leading the way when it comes to the number of hotels, restaurants, and shops that currently accept ... ( read original story ...)
Synaptic Pruning and New Neuron Maturation in the Adult Brain
In the mammalian brain, neural stem cells exist even after birth, and new neurons are produced. As these new neurons mature, they form synapses with existing neurons to create functional neural ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan seeks 1.4 bil. yen damages from ex-exec Kelly over Ghosn pay
Nissan Motor Co. has filed a lawsuit against its former executive Greg Kelly seeking about 1.4 billion yen ($11.7 million) in dama ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka brought to tears by a heckler at the same tourney the Williams sisters boycotted for 14 years because of abusive fans
Naomi Osaka addressed the crowd after a fan's heckling drove her to tears at Indian Wells. She referenced fan abuse Venus and Serena Williams experienced at the tournament many years ago. The Williams ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota Slammed by More Supply-Chain Woes Due to Japan Earthquake
The Japanese auto maker plans to idle factories and further cut production, saying parts shortages are taking their toll on operations. ( read original story ...)
M&G Real Estate adds 30 residential assets in Japan to Asia fund
M&G Real Estate has purchased a portfolio of 30 residential assets in Japan’s gateway cities of Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya for ¥49.2bn (€372m). The assets will be held in the M&G Asia Property Fund and ... ( read original story ...)
The Man Behind Ethereum Is Worried About Crypto’s Future
Vitalik Buterin dreamed up the blockchain technology for uses beyond currency. Now he's fighting to fix the industry ... ( read original story ...)
How WeWork Rebounded After Its Controversial IPO
Though co-founder Adam Neumann stepped down from WeWork in 2019 after questions arose about the company’s financial sustainability, it still exists. ( read original story ...)
Japan banking head discusses Russia default prospects
The head of the Japanese Bankers Association says a possible default by Russia on its government bonds would not have an immediate impact on Japan's financial system. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan says no tightening as oil stirs inflation
Japan's central bank chief said on Friday the country will likely reach its key two-percent inflation target as oil rates surge. ( read original story ...)
Nissan seeks ¥1.4 billion in suit against former Carlos Ghosn aide
The automaker filed the suit against Kelly, an American lawyer who was Ghosn's right-hand man as a Nissan representative director, at the Yokohama District Court. ( read original story ...)