SoftBank plans to transform a former Sharp LCD panel plant in Japan into a data centre for operating artificial intelligence agents developed in collaboration with U.S.-based ChatGPT creator, OpenAI, ... ( read original story ...)
British firm unveils interior designs for Japanese ultra-fast earthquake-proof trains
British firm unveils interior designs for Japanese ultra-fast earthquake-proof trains - The E10 Shinkansen train is set to enter service in 2030 ... ( read original story ...)
Couche-Tard Takes Case for Seven & i Acquisition to Tokyo
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. could increase its offer to acquire rival global convenience-store retailer Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd., but only if the Tokyo-based company engages in talks, Couche-Tard ...
ServiceNow launches Yokohama platform
ServiceNow (NOW) has announced the ServiceNow Platform Yokohama release. “We announced ServiceNow AI Agent solutions in January. Today, we’re ... ( read original story ...)
ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) Unleashes AI Agents And Enhanced Automation In Yokohama Platform Release
ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) recently launched its Yokohama platform with significant AI enhancements aimed at improving business efficiency, governance, and automation. Despite these advancements, which ... ( read original story ...)
Chicago Cubs star swaps baseball bat for samurai sword during practice ahead of Tokyo Series
Chicago Cubs star Seiya Suzuki has taken training to a new level after swapping his baseball bat for a samurai sword. ( read original story ...)
Khloé Kardashian breaks silence on Thanksgiving rift with Tokyo Toni
Tokyo Toni (real name Shalana Hunter) is Blac Chyna’s mother. Blac Chyna (real name Angela White) and Khloé’s brother, Rob Kardashian, had their daughter, Dream, in 2016 before splitting in 2017. In November 2024, Khloé and Toni became involved in a public disagreement over their Thanksgiving activities. ( read original story ...)
UAE crypto bet is a new twist on AI infrastructure
Abu Dhabi’s burgeoning obsession with artificial intelligence just took something of a detour. The richest of the United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday that its MGX investment vehicle was paying $2 billion to acquire a minority stake in cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Crypto’s IRS Victory Reveals Reach in Congress That Demands Less Compromise
As the industry moves forward with bills on stablecoins and market-structure rules, the kind of dealing lobbyists were prepared to make may no longer be needed.
Japan to let more foreigners provide in-home nursing care
TOKYO -- Japanese health officials will soon open the doors wider for foreign health workers to provide in-home nursing care, Nikkei has learned, in a bid to ease the labor shortage in the field.
British firm unveils designs for Japanese ultra-fast earthquake-proof trains
British firm unveils designs for Japanese ultra-fast earthquake-proof trains - The E10 Shinkansen train is set to enter service in 2030 ... ( read original story ...)
A Rare Auction in Japan: 165,000 Tons of Emergency Rice
The government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.” ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Family Has Held Deal Talks With Binance Following Crypto Exchange’s Guilty Plea
The discussions for a stake in Binance’s U.S. arm come as founder Changpeng Zhao has pushed for the administration to pardon him for his own 2023 guilty plea.
Telegram introduces trading and yield features for its self-custodial crypto wallet
Telegram’s self-custodial crypto wallet, developed by a third-party company called The Open Platform (TOP), has introduced new features for people who don’t just use Telegram as a messaging app. The ...
Tokyo wants overseas tourists to spend more money at night
Municipal governments of Tokyo's central wards are taking a variety of measures to encourage foreign visitors to keep the yen flowing after the sun sets. ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Couche-Tard’s chief stresses ‘friendly’ interest in Japan’s 7-Eleven chain
Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has reiterated its determination to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer. ( read original story ...)