For much of 2023, layoffs abounded, with companies like Gemini Trust and Binance.US shedding staff. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Indian crypto firms migrate to Dubai amid favorable laws
In a significant shift within the crypto industry, Indian cryptocurrency companies are increasingly relocating their operations to Dubai. This move is largely attributed to the contrasting regulatory landscapes in India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
How one of SoftBank’s smallest India bets is faring as Unicommerce gets $80 mn pre-IPO tag
Japanese technology investment goliath SoftBank, which has either exited or is in the process of exiting several of its portfolio companies in India while slowing the pace of new deals, is staring at ...
A Tokyo temple’s curse of the lucky cats
When a storm quickly arrived, he was enjoying a conversation with the temple’s monk instead of getting soaked on the path home. He saw the encounter as divine proof that the temple was blessed with a lucky cat and later funded a renovation of the temple in 1633. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake recovery hampered by weather, aftershocks as number of people listed as missing soars
The massive New Year's Day earthquake in western Japan's Ishikawa region has left residents questioning the future of one entire towns' existence. ( read original story ...)
A week after Japan quake, survivors await rebuild plans
STORY: A week after a major earthquake struck the west coast of Japan, thousands of people are still without water or power - and are yet to be told when plans to rebuild will begin. Japan’s Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka IR KK to submit environment impact report in summer
The Osaka city authorities in Japan held on Saturday a public hearing regarding the draft of an environmental assessment report by Osaka IR KK, the entity that is to develop an integrated resort (IR) ... ( read original story ...)
After ‘18-minute miracle,’ crash survivors seek return to normal
It has been called the “18-minute miracle.” That was the period from 5:47 p.m. on Jan. 2 that changed the lives of 379 passengers and crew on JAL Flight 516 from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido to ... ( read original story ...)
Fire razes ex-PM Tanaka’s former home in Tokyo
A fire has razed the Tokyo home where late Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei used to live. The blaze broke out in the Bunkyo Ward residence Monday afternoon. More than 20 fire engines were deployed in response. ( read original story ...)
IPO-bound FirstCry’s CEO Supam Maheshwari offloads shares worth Rs 300 crore: Report
FirstCry CEO has also listed himself as a selling shareholder in the public issue, according to the company's Draft Red-Herring Prospectus (DRHP). He had 7.46 per cent stake in the company but after ...
Matthew Wright, Ray Parks join fellow Pinoy imports in B.League’s 1,000-point club
Matthew Wright of Kyoto Hannaryz and Ray Parks of the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins joined three of their fellow Filipino imports in the elite 1,000-point club of the Japanese B. League over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Japan quake survivors, without power or water, seek news on rebuild plans
A week after a major earthquake struck the west coast of Japan, thousands of people are still without water and electricity and have yet to be told when plans to rebuild can begin. ( read original story ...)
Thousands forced from homes by a deadly Japan earthquake on New Year’s face stress and exhaustion
Thousands of people made homeless overnight are living in weariness and uncertainty on the western coast of Japan a week after a powerful earthquake left at least 168 dead and dozens missing. The ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Payments to Be Valid At Japanese E-commerce Giant Mercari Very Soon
Mercari subsidiary Melcoin will be responsible for converting all Bitcoin payments into Japanese yen, before paying to merchants.
Hong Kong leads losses in Asia markets, China shadow bank Zhongzhi files for bankruptcy
The mainland Chinese CSI 300 was down 0.89% after shadow banking conglomerate Zhongzhi Enterprise Group filed for bankruptcy liquidation late Friday.
Runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport reopens a week after fatal collision
Tokyo’s Haneda airport is almost back to its normal operation Monday as it reopened the runway a week after a fatal collision between a Japan Airlines airliner and a coast guard aircraft seen to have ...