During his visit to Sri Lanka, Endo held the Japan–Sri Lanka Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue with Finance Secretary K.M.M. Siriwardana to have a comprehensive exchange of views on bilateral ...
A Tokyo temple’s curse of the lucky cats – MSN
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 ... ( read original story ...)
Paraplegic, Washington local living in Japan recalls ‘disconcerting’ New Year’s Day quake
A WSU Alum living and working in Japan is thankful that the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that rocked the country did not put him in danger. But he experienced the shaking firsthand – and as a paraplegic, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s e-commerce giant Mercari to integrate Bitcoin as a payment method
Mercari, Japan's renowned online flea market platform, is set to integrate Bitcoin as a payment method, according to a report by Asian media outlet Nikkei.
Ahead of IPO, Jyoti CNC Automation mobilises Rs 448 crore from anchor investors
Proceeds from the issue would be used for debt payment, funding the long-term working capital requirements of the company, and general corporate purposes.
Japan to require Big Tech to respond to online defamation
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is crafting rules that will require social media platforms to promptly respond to user claims of online defamation, Nikkei has learned.
Japanese newspaper forced to explain dealings with activists, including Agnes Chow, in Hong Kong Jimmy Lai trial, court hears
A warrant signed on August 6, 2020, had demanded that Nikkei China (Hong Kong) submit to police any exchanges it had with Chow and fellow activist Andy Li Police obtained emails between Nikkei, Chow, ...
Panasonic to partner with Amazon Fire TV to deliver new experiential value for smart TVs
Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Moriguchi, Osaka, CEO: Akira Toyoshima, hereinafter referred to as "Panasonic") has agreed to a collaboration with Amazon.com Services ...
Amanda Anisimova Jokes About ‘Ugly Tennis Face’ After Aussie Open Warmup With Naomi Osaka
Amanda Anisimova and Naomi Osaka have had similar journeys surrounding their mental health over the last few years. Both professional tennis players took ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mercari to allow in-app purchases using Bitcoin
Japan's Mercari integrates Bitcoin for in-app purchases, enabling its 22M users to pay with crypto amid Japan's supportive regulatory environment.
Massive Bitcoin Adoption Wave: Japan’s Second-Biggest E-Commerce Giant to Accept BTC Payments With Next Upgrade
Mercari, with 3 billion listings and over 20 million monthly active users, will allow users to purchase items using Bitcoin starting in June.
Huge Bitcoin ETF Insider Leak Powers Bitcoin Price Surge Over $45,000 After $1.6 Trillion Ethereum, XRP, Solana And Crypto Boom
1/8 update: The bitcoin price has shot over $45,000 per bitcoin as the Wall Street race to get a bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) to market enters its final week. The price surge boosted the ...
Jyoti CNC Automation IPO: Investors pick Rs 448 crore shares via anchor book
The fund raising was a day before the issue opening on January 9. The closing day for the offer will be January 11.
Flights resume on repaired Tokyo runway 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 ... ( read original story ...)
Business and human rights in Japan: Progress and challenges of the Japanese government
Professor Emi Sugawara from Osaka University of Economics and Law, Faculty of International Studies, discusses government’s efforts to respect human rights in the supply chain ... ( read original story ...)
China Property, Tech Woes Blunt Asian Stock Markets
Asian stock markets largely tracked lower Monday after reports that one major China lender has filed for bankruptcy and that an executive with a vehicle manufacturer has been arrested. Hong Kong and ... ( read original story ...)