Beloved by airline staff (the pilots I see at the check-in desk are giving Catch Me If You Can), the hotel has just reopened after a 15-month renovation that levelled up its luxury suites and an ... ( read original story ...)
No magic bullets for underperforming Ferrari after Japan disappointment
Ferrari's anticipated title challenge again failed to materialise at the Japanese Grand Prix with Charles Leclerc finishing in fourth place, Lewis Hamilton in seventh, and both drivers complaining ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s all the advice 3 blockchain detectives have on how to protect yourself from crypto scammers
Crypto scam activity has increased every year since the pandemic, with "pig-butchering" scams in particular on the rise. Here's what to look out for.
Heavy jams on Tokyo expressways due to system failure in over 90 toll gates
The system outage occurred around 12.30am on April 6. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Lando Norris Reflects on Intense Pit Stop Duel With Verstappen in Japan
Lando Norris has opened up on the close encounter with Max Verstappen when he tried overtaking him at the exit of the pit lane. ( read original story ...)
Verstappen fends off Norris to win in Japan
Red Bull's Max Verstappen fended off a race-long challenge from the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to win the Japanese Grand Prix. The Dutchman's fourth consecutive victory at Suzuka was ... ( read original story ...)
ASEAN finance chiefs meet, Trump’s tariffs kick in, Osaka Expo opens
ASEAN finance chiefs are expected to discuss regional economic stability and integrating financial services when they meet in Malaysia from Monday through Thursday. That comes as Asia braces for U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan automatic expressway tollgates knocked out by system failure
Automatic lanes at more than 80 tollgates on expressways in Tokyo and six other Japanese prefectures were shut down Sunday after the ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks Jr. leads Osaka to close victory over Kyoto
Ray Parks Jr. delivered the goods for Osaka Evessa in its latest victory in the 2024-25 season of the Japan B.League. ( read original story ...)
47 injured in bus collision on Tokyo expressway; Singaporeans reportedly among those hurt
One tour bus rear-ended another while the two vehicles were travelling together on an expressway. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Malaysians believed to be among 47 hurt in Tokyo tour bus crash
An accident involving two tour buses on an expressway in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday resulted in injuries to 47 people, mostly foreign nationals, with some reports stating that more than 10 people were ... ( read original story ...)
47 injured, mostly foreigners, in bus collision on Tokyo expressway
TOKYO: Forty-seven people, mostly foreign nationals, were injured on Saturday (April 5) after one tour bus rear-ended another while the two vehicles were travelling together on an expressway in ... ( read original story ...)
Morgan Stanley raising about $920 million for Japan real estate fund: Sources
The US firm is the latest global asset manager to set its sights on Japanese real estate. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Riding the Crypto Wave: 3 Best Meme Coins to Invest in April 2025 With Massive Returns
Meme coins have redefined the crypto space, blending internet humor with serious financial potential. From Dogecoin’s viral success to the rise of tokens like D ...
How far can you go without a map and smartphone in Japan? US gamer Ludwig Ahgren tries to find out
No map. No smartphones. Just two motorbikes and some basic Japanese. These are the rules American game streamer Ludwig Ahgren and his buddy Michael Reeves have imposed on themselves as they embarked ... ( read original story ...)
Soaring condominium prices even turning away ‘power couples’ in Japan
The value of residential land is climbing in Japan amid a surge in condominium prices, with the average price of newly built apartments in th･･･ ... ( read original story ...)