ChatGPT developer OpenAI opened its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan as the company aims to expand its global presence. ( read original story ...)
OpenAI expands to Japan with Tokyo office and GPT-4 model optimized for the Japanese language
OpenAI is expanding to Japan, announcing today a new Tokyo hub and plans for a GPT-4 model optimized specifically for the Japanese language. The ChatGPT-maker opened its first international office in London last year, ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas, Sumitomo, and JOIN to Invest in Expanding City Gas Distribution Business in India
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas) announced on April 8 its subsidiary OSAKA GAS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. (OGS) has reached an agreement with Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo) and Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport & Urban Development (JOIN) to invest in AG&P LNG Marketing Pte. ( read original story ...)
Trial over alleged racial profiling begins in Tokyo
A trial has begun in Tokyo involving three foreign-born residents who are seeking compensation from the central and local governments over alleged racial profiling by police. ( read original story ...)
7 shows like ‘Tokyo Vice’ to watch while you wait for season 3 renewal
Following last week's aptly-named "Endgame" episode, season 2 of " Tokyo Vice " on Max has come and gone, bringing with it plentiful action and more than enough investigative reporting all set on a neon-drenched Tokyo backdrop unlike any other. ( read original story ...)
Japan Considers Emissions Cuts in New Energy Plan, Says Nikkei
Japan will consider slashing emissions 66% by fiscal year 2035, from 2013 levels, as the nation kicks off a review of its energy mix strategy, the Nikkei reported Monday without attribution. ( read original story ...)
Meow Mix: In Tokyo, Two Design Store Owners Build a Modernist House for Themselves and Their Feline Family
Akira Tani and Kim Hyunsook met in Paris. Both were in their twenties and had come to immerse themselves in the language and culture: Akira, who is Japanese, sold vintage finds at a flea market, and ... ( read original story ...)
Altcoins to watch during the crypto market’s rebound
Recently, Paul Barron from ‘The Paul Barron Network’ held a live event where he discussed the current affairs in cryptocurrency. Markets have plummeted, and the value of Bitcoin, compared to other ...
UPDATE 2-Japan’s finance minister watches FX moves closely after dollar surges
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Monday he was watching currency moves closely, repeating that Tokyo is "fully prepared" to act after the dollar surged to a fresh 34-year high against ...
Japan’s Monumental Rate Hike Does Not Mean the Return of Economic Normality
Responding to inflation and wage pressures, the Bank of Japan raised its short-term interest rate, marking the end of a long run of negative rates. While the decision has been hailed as a return to ...
Theft suspect admits taking gold tea bowl from unlocked case in Tokyo store
Tokyo investigative sources say a man suspected of stealing an expensive gold tea bowl has admitted taking it because the display case was not locked. ( read original story ...)
Crypto price prediction: Ondo Finance, Hedera Hashgraph, VeChain
Cryptocurrency prices had a rollercoaster during the weekend as global risks escalated. Bitcoin plunged to almost $60,000 on Saturday and then bounced back to over $65,000. Other altcoins have also jumped by double digits in the past 24 hours,
Why BlastUP Spells Crypto Riches for You – Exclusive Insights Unraveled
The presale of BlastUP tokens is making huge strides, with already six stages left behind. There are still four stages to go, and those in search of hidden crypto ...
Japan’s Nikkei sags as Iran attack, Wall Street sell-off sour sentiment
TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Japan's blue-chip Nikkei index dropped on Monday as investors sold equities following an escalation of violence in the Middle East and a sell-off on Wall Street at the end ...
Japan to take all necessary steps amid yen’s fall: finance chief
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan is closely watching foreign exchange moves and will take "all necessary steps," Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Monday, as the yen fell to a fresh 34-year low versus the U ...
UPDATE 1-Japan’s finance minister watches FX moves closely after dollar surges
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said he was watching currency moves closely, repeating that Tokyo is "fully prepared" to act after the dollar surged to a fresh 34-year high against the yen ...