Japanese chipmaker Kioxia has filed for an October initial public offering on the Tokyo exchange, Nikkei reported, pulling the trigger on a long-anticipated debut at a time AI development is fueling ...
Watch: Naomi Osaka & Nick Kyrgios Pay Tribute To Kobe Bryant At US Open
Around this time of year, athletes often pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as his birthday was on Aug. 23 and then “Mamba Day” is celebrated on Aug. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka eliminated by Angelique Kerber in Olympic singles
PARIS -- Naomi Osaka smiled as she spoke to reporters after a 7-5, 6-3 first-round loss to Angelique Kerber at the Paris Olympics on Saturday night, disappointed in the result but hopeful she ...
Japanese chipmaker Kioxia files for Tokyo’s biggest IPO of the year
If that is achieved, it would surpass the roughly $4.5bn projected market capitalisation of Tokyo Metro, the government-owned underground railway network slated for privatisation with an IPO also in ...
Yen Gains After Bank of Japan Governor Reaffirms Intention to Keep Raising Rates
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed that the bank plans to continue raising rates, after recent communications confused market players about its future policy path. "There is no change to our ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core inflation picks up, but demand-driven growth below 2%
Japan's core inflation accelerated for a third straight month in July, data showed on Friday, but a slowdown in demand-driven price growth could complicate the central bank's decision on further ... ( read original story ...)
‘The Furious’: How Japan’s Tanigaki Kenji Elevated a Steaming Bangkok Red Light District Into a Temple of Martial Arts Action (EXCLUSIVE)
The “police station” built in a few days from an old retail unit in Surawong, central Bangkok, is so realistic from the outside that several pedestrians stop and stare, perhaps wondering if this is ... ( read original story ...)
When it comes to crime, crypto is a powerful tool for law enforcement
Crypto is now so mainstream that it’s part of the 2024 election discourse. At a time when political rhetoric around the issue heats up, it’s important to keep in mind that over 50 million Americans of all political stripes have owned crypto,
Memory chipmaker Kioxia mulls Japanese IPO as Bain Capital revives efforts – report
Private equity firm Bain Capital is going ahead with renewed IPO plans for chipmaker Kioxia in Japan, which could see about $500M being raised, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with knowledge of ...
Tokyo’s tax office is auctioning off a $390,000 Ferrari and a golf course
The capital’s branch of the national agency seized a 2-seater Ferrari NV 488 Pista Spider with an estimated price of 56.8 million yen ($390,000) from an owner who failed to pay their tax bill. It will ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise as BOJ chief remarks ease yen volatility fears
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Friday, as concerns about the yen's sharp appreciation eased after the Bank of Japan chief said he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s seafood exports drop 16.9% after treated water release began a year ago
The export of Japanese seafood has dropped more than 16 percent since China and Hong Kong introduced an import restriction, criticizing the release of treated and diluted water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan Open 2024 Badminton: India’s Campaign Ends With Sathish Kumar Karunakaran’s Loss In Pre-Quarterfinals
India's campaign at the Japan Open 2024 badminton tournament ended after Sathish Kumar lost in the round of 16 of the men's singles event in Yokohama. ( read original story ...)
Teary dragon: Osaka ramen shop forced to cut tail off signboard
arguing that it encroached on its property. After losing in the first and second trials, the restaurant said on Aug. 14 that it decided not to appeal. The removal work was carried out by Pop Kogei Co. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Unites Voters And Attracts Gamblers During The 2024 Elections
How cryptocurrency is shaping the 2024 U.S. elections, uniting voters across party lines and sparking new betting trends with political memecoins
Arch wants to rebuild trust in crypto lending with $5 million in funding and a $70 million debt facility backed by Galaxy
T he crypto industry may try to pretend that the collapses of 2022 are a distant memory, but the lending sector has not recovered from the catastrophic implosion of firms like Blo