The ARC and Japan Racing Association announced Feb. 9 that the 2024 Asian Racing Conference will be conducted Aug. 27-Sept. 1, in Sapporo, Japan. ( read original story ...)
2024 Super Bowl: For Taylor Swift, biggest issue getting to Vegas to see Chiefs isn’t the flight from Tokyo
When it comes to the Super Bowl, it turns out that Taylor Swift's biggest challenge isn't going to be making it to the game on time from Tokyo. As we established earlier this week, Swift, who has a ... ( read original story ...)
Manila-Subic-Osaka shipping route eyed
A trade route connecting the ports of Subic, Manila and Osaka in Japan might be in the offing following the visit here of Osaka Ports and Harbors Bureau officials and the increased focus by the Subic ... ( read original story ...)
Subic, Osaka explore trade partnership
Trade and cargo volume between the Philippines and Japan is set to increase as the two governments considered opening a Manila-Subic-Osaka route for major shipping lines. ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Vice’ Is Back — and Alan Poul Is Thrilled About The Slow Rollout
The prolific TV producer and director talks about season two of his Max drama, yakuza concerns, his rich résumé and the one show he wished had lasted a little longer (it's 'Swingtown'). ( read original story ...)
NY attorney general expands crypto lawsuit, sees $3 billion fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday expanded her lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and other cryptocurrency defendants, tripling the size of their alleged fraud scheme to more than ...
Judge overturns murder conviction in stabbing case involving crypto, astral projection
In a rare move, a Franklin County judge has tossed a man's murder conviction — the "wackiest" mixed verdict by a jury according to the man's attorney.
Hyundai picks Citi, JPMorgan for IPO: Is India’s biggest listing coming soon?
Hyundai Motor has reportedly enlisted investment banks JPMorgan and Citi to advise on its anticipated India initial public offering, aiming for a minimum of $3 billion ( ₹24,900 crore). According to ...
Japanese firm Tokai hiking stake in REDC
Japanese conglomerate Tokai Corp. plans to increase its stake in listed Repower Energy Development Corp. by at least 15 percent through a block sale. REDC said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock ...
Japanese utility to help PH plug water leaks
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) has partnered with a Japanese water utility firm to improve services in the Philippines, particularly within the concession ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift Trips on Stage During Tokyo Show
Taylor Swift has tripped on stage during a performance in Tokyo on Friday night. The show was her third of four performances in Japan, marking her highly anticipated return to the stage on her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scraps controversial foreign worker program, replacing it with new system
Japan has decided to overhaul its foreign trainee program due to criticisms of exploiting cheap labor, replacing it with a new system that aims protect the rights of trainees. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber will apply its EV marking on truck and bus tires
The E+ mark, which indicates the tire has qualities suitable for EVs, was first applied to Yokohama passenger tires in 2023. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama invests P3.5B, expands Clark operations
YOKOHAMA Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) committed to invest a substantial P3.5 billion or about 8.4 billion yen in its Clark-based tire plant, Yokohama Tire Philippines Inc. (YTPl). ( read original story ...)
Rumours Swirl Over Bitcoin Inventor Nakamoto’s Identity
An Australian man went on trial in London this week over his claims of inventing bitcoin -- not the first time someone has been linked to being the cryptocurrency's enigmatic creator.
A now $44-billion question: Who is bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto?
LONDON: An Australian man went on trial in London this week over his claims of inventing bitcoin -- not the first time someone has been linked to being the cryptocurrency's enigmatic creator.Computer ...