Sha'Carri Richardson recently joined hands with tennis ace Naomi Osaka and basketball sensation Angel Reese for a campaign promoting Beats by Dre Solo 4 headphones. The world champion has claimed that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has an excess sushi problem. These food waste activists put it in numbers
The country's ubiquitous convenience stores throw out huge amounts of edible food. In Tokyo, Rachel Nuwer meets the campaigners trying to change that. ( read original story ...)
New Deep-Sea Jellyfish Species Discovered Off Japan’s Coast
Scientists have identified a new species of medusa jellyfish lurking in the depths of the Sumisu Caldera, a volcanic formation in Japan. They have named it Santjordia pagesi due to its striking resemblance to the Cross of Saint George. Measuring about 10cm ... ( read original story ...)
CVC Said to Plan IPO of $8 Billion Retailer Zabka in September
CVC Capital Partners Plc is planning to list Zabka Polska SA in an initial public offering expected to value Poland’s biggest convenience store chain at $7.5 billion to $8 billion, according to people ...
Japan investment influx fueled by more than weak yen: KKR co-CEO
in Japan over the next decade. "For a fund like KKR that invests in unlisted stocks, this can lead to acquisition opportunities for high-quality businesses," Bae told Nikkei in a recent interview.
Shota Umino injury update, dealing with fractured hip
An injury update on Shota Umino is available. On Sunday, NJPW announced Umino had a back injury and would miss New Japan Soul in Sapporo later that day. Umino then posted to social media on ... ( read original story ...)
Koike, Renho unveil policy platforms ahead of Tokyo governor election
Two of the major contenders in Tokyo's gubernatorial election have both been talking about "reform" since announcing their candidacies. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Scammers Are Targeting Trump’s MAGA Supporters
After Donald Trump’s campaign announced it would accept cryptocurrency, the operators of a host of fraudulent websites have sought to hustle his supporters.
Nomad Says Hackers Can Keep 10% of Stolen Crypto if They Return the Rest
On Monday, the Nomad token bridge experienced what was initially a $2.3 million hack, but reports from crypto security companies showed that the breach allowed users to skip the verification messages normally needed to access the platform.
Golden Goose Seen Pricing IPO Near Bottom End of Range
Most Read from Bloomberg Flesh-Eating Bacteria That Can Kill in Two Days Spreads in Japan These Are the World’s Most Expensive ... the Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Spreading in Japan The IPO was ...
Japan’s Norinchukin Bank to sell $63bn of U.S. and European bonds
TOKYO -- Norinchukin Bank will sell more than 10 trillion yen ($63 billion) of its holdings of U.S. and European bonds during the year ending March 2025 as it aims to losses stemming from its bets on ...
From Shaoxing to Tokyo: Yellow Rice Wine Connects Two Rich Cultures
Amid growing trade and cultural exchanges, Shaoxing Huangjiu emerges as a bridge between Chinese heritage and Japanese enthusiasts TOKYO, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Shaoxing, a city on China's ...
Easier births, childcare on offer as women vie for Tokyo governorship
The campaign is set to start on June 20, with a record of more than 50 candidates set to run. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The Olympics are more than fun and games. They’re a billion-dollar business with political overtones
They are a giant business that generates billions of dollars in income for the International Olympic Committee. They're also a proxy for geopolitical influence seen through the standings in the medal ... ( read original story ...)
Nidec Sees AI-Related Business Expanding to More Than $6 Billion
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronic motor maker Nidec sees its business in water-cooling modules for generative artificial intelligence data centres expanding to 1 trillion yen ($6.32 billion) in ... ( read original story ...)
Major Japanese food processing firm launches plant-based ‘tuna sashimi’ for restaurants
OSAKA -- A major Japanese food processing company began selling "tuna sashimi" made from plant-based ingredients to domestic restaurants. The aroma and texture of the red meat of tuna are reproduced, ... ( read original story ...)