Japan's Suzuki Motor plans to invest about 150 billion yen ($1.26 billion) to produce electric vehicles and batteries in India, Japanese media reported on Saturday. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio ... ( read original story ...)
Austin’s mayor plans to make the city a leader in crypto innovation
Austin mayor Steve Adler discusses the city's initiatives to bring crypto talent to the area, and how blockchain technology can be used for government programs. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Billionaire Novogratz Defends the Honor of the Ukrainian President
Mike Novogratz, one of the bitcoin evangelists issued an unusual challenge to economist Peter Schiff about the Ukrainian president. ( read original story ...)
‘Super rusty’ Katarina Johnson-Thompson pulls out of first event since Tokyo
Katarina Johnson-Thompson withdrew from the final event of the pent-athlon at the world indoor championships last night, relinquishing her title defence after a ... ( read original story ...)
Unhoused moved from Little Tokyo homeless encampment to stay at 5-star hotel
Those displaced by the City of Los Angeles from staying at the homeless encampment in Little Tokyo will be given a chance to stay at a 5-star hotel as a temporary solution. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka needs to control demons like her forehand
In Indian Wells last weekend, when Naomi Osaka was only one game into her match against Veronika Kudermetova, a lone voice from the stands shouted out: “Naomi, ... ( read original story ...)
Hillicon Valley — Semiconductor operations halt in Japan
Today is Friday. Welcome to Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Toyota and other companies suspended semiconductor operations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘cheapest’ cardboard beds can be bought and shipped to adventurous sleepers in the US for $50
A Japanese company specializing in cardboard boxes, Aasu Danboru (“Earth Cardboard”), has designed a cardboard bed that is available to purchase online for $50. Cardboard beds have been used for some ... ( read original story ...)
Colin Kaepernick Invests In Naomi Osaka’s Kinlò Skin-Care Brand
The former San Francisco 49ers and social justice activist recently joined forces with tennis star Naomi Osaka for her functional suncare brand. ( read original story ...)
‘Crocodiles’ could spell the end of Japan’s tradition of nude mixed bathing
The unwelcome behaviour of some male customers is putting women off visits to hot springs, where both sexes have mingled for years ... ( read original story ...)
Ethereum’s Co-Founder Has a Warning For New Crypto Investors. Here’s What to Consider Before Buying In
The co-founder of Ethereum worries too many new crypto investors are taking the wrong lessons from wealth-flashing crypto enthusiasts who claim to have struck gold. “The peril i ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan says no tightening as oil rates stir inflation
Japan's central bank chief said on Friday the country will likely reach its key two-percent inflation target as oil rates surge, but the bank will continue monetary easing policies because the price ... ( read original story ...)
Japan adds Russia sanctions, US envoy offers home to Ukrainians
TOKYO: Japan will impose sanctions on 15 Russian individuals and nine organisations, it said on Friday (Mar 18), among them defence officials and the state-owned arms exporter, Rosoboronexport. The ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama latest tire maker to stop production in Russia
TOKYO — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has become the latest tire maker to shut down production in Russia. The company is halting production at the passenger tire plant run by its Russian subsidiary, L.L.C. ( read original story ...)
U.S. man pleads not guilty to Tokyo Olympics doping charges
A U.S. man who prosecutors say describes himself as a "naturopathic doctor" pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges of supplying performance-enhancing drugs to athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Toyota and semiconducter suppliers suspend operations following earthquake in Japan
Toyota and other semiconductor-using companies are suspending operations in Japan after a massive earthquake hit the country this week. "Due to the parts shortage resulting from suppliers affected by ... ( read original story ...)