The situation of the U.S. is like Japan 20 years ago,” a labor expert said at an event hosted by Japan Society on April 11. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Officially Launches A New Mental Health Podcast, ‘Can’t Wait To Hear From You’
Naomi Osaka took a break from tennis at what some called the height of her career to take care of herself and her mental health. The champion continues this aim today and hopes to further ... ( read original story ...)
How could an Aukus role for Tokyo affect China’s ties with Japan?
The relationship between the two Asian giants is already ‘complex and delicate’, despite their intertwined economies. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Flash Crash: What Caused Friday’s Collapse
There wasn't a lot of good news for cryptocurrencies this week. Hotter-than-expected inflation reported earlier this week caused an increase in interest rates and a drop in tech and growth stocks, ...
Why Uniswap Led a Crypto Crash This Week
This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent Uniswap Labs a Wells notice -- a notification that the regulator is planning a legal action against the group. This wasn't the first Wells ...
Osaka, Swiatek Shine At BJK Cup
Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek enjoyed winning returns to the Billie Jean King Cup on Friday as they moved Japan and Poland closer to the finals of the 2024 tournament.
U.S. Steel Shareholders Approve Sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel
United States Steel shareholders approved the sale in the midst of union opposition and ongoing regulatory reviews. ( read original story ...)
US Steel shareholders approve takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel opposed by Biden administration
U.S. Steel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company's sale to Nippon Steel of Japan for $14.1 billion in cash, voicing unequivocal support for a combination that has drawn opposition from ... ( read original story ...)
US Steel shareholders approve takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel
U.S. Steel shareholders overwhelmingly approved the firm’s sale to Nippon Steel of Japan for $14.1 billion in cash, voicing unequivocal support for a combination that has drawn opposition from the Bid ... ( read original story ...)
Animoca Brands Japan Plans NFT Launchpad for Summer 2024
Animoca Brands Japan is set to introduce an NFT launchpad this summer to connect web3 initiatives to the world, applications now open.
Tokyo startups eye US market for expansion
To be the most startup friendly city in the world. While it doesn’t have a timeframe to achieve this goal, the government is certainly making a good faith effort to execute on it. More than two dozen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ambitious Osaka World Expo
Osaka (AFP) – One of the largest wooden structures ever built is taking shape in Osaka, but hopes that Expo 2025 will unite the world are being dogged by cost blowouts and a lack of public enthusiasm. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS to hike Trelleborg, Mitas tire prices
TIVOLI, Italy — Yokohama TWS plans to increase prices on Trelleborg and Mitas tires by up to 5% across all segments globally. Do you have an opinion about this story? Do you have some thoughts you'd ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s victory helps Japan take a 2-0 lead over Kazakhstan in the Billie Jean King Cup
Naomi Osaka put Japan a step away from reaching the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory over Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin returns “too significant to ignore” for world’s retirement plans
There is a growing recognition today that Bitcoin has permanence as an asset class, according to market observers.
As Justice is Sought for Do Kwon, South Korea’s Crypto Scene Emerges From Terra Luna’s Shadow
It’s not uncommon for a country’s crypto trajectory to be shaped, at least temporarily, by traumatic events. In Japan, the Mt. Gox and Coincheck exchange hacks spooked regulators and cast a ...