The camp of Akhmadalievby sought a rematch with Tapales, but the WBA gave the Filipino champion the leeway for a voluntary title defense, and lost no time pursuing a unification fight whoever comes out victorious between Fulton and Inoue. ( read original story ...)
She traveled to Japan more than 50 times. Here are 3 life habits she learned from the country
"I became a person that I liked. This country changed my life," says Cheesie, a 39-year-old blogger from Malaysia. ( read original story ...)
Japanese rubber futures climb on strong domestic equities, soft yen
SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Monday, underpinned by gains in domestic equities and a weaker yen, but diminishing manufacturing activity in Japan capped gains. ( read original story ...)
ChatGPT boss launches eyeball scanning crypto project
Thousands of people scan their irises on first official launch day of "dystopian" crypto project.
From Tokyo to New York: What the future cities of work look like
A city primarily designed for everyone to commute in and pour out again at the end of the work day doesn’t make for a very sustainable place. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stock market is roaring 25% higher. These 4 things could keep the rally going.
Japan's stock-market is trouncing equities in other developed markets. But when will Tokyo's central bank starting phase out its stimulus? ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS eyes more growth in North America
Tire dealers and OTR tire customers can expect little outward changes as Trelleborg Wheel Systems transforms into Yokohama TWS, following completion of its acquisition by Yokohama Rubber Co. in May. ( read original story ...)
Police arrest man in Osaka train station after stabbing incident injures 3 passengers
Police in Japan arrested a man accused of stabbing people with a knife on a train in western Osaka city. The suspect, 37, who was carrying three knives at the time of the attack on Sunday was arrested ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Women’s World Cup team cleans stadium, leaves note after opening victory
Japan has continued its tradition of cleaning up after themselves at the 2023 Women's World Cup. The team: The women's national team left their locker room spotless after their 5-0 victory in their opening match against Zambia on Saturday, ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea fire missiles in Australia for first time
Japan fired a Type 03 medium-range surface-to-air missile, while South Korea launched rockets from a K239 Chunmoo artillery system. ( read original story ...)
More talks with Japan today
A second round of discussions between Bangladesh and Japan starts in Dhaka today to finalise negotiations focusing a joint study, which would act as a guideline principle for signing an economic ... ( read original story ...)
Ramping Up: As Bitcoin Turns Bullish, Crypto Banking Giant BCB Lays Groundwork For Deluge Of USD Payments
The failure of Silvergate and Signature Bank created a clear opening for BCB, which operates behind-the-scenes payments infrastructure for millions of crypto enthusiasts.
Pro-crypto bill gets chilly Senate reception from Democrats who say digital currency benefits ‘money launderers and the criminal syndicates’
Last week, Lummis teamed up with South Dakota Republican Sen. Mike Rounds and Democrats Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia to add an amendment to the annual defense authorization bill to prevent the use of crypto assets in illicit financial transactions.
FedNow wants to do what crypto has sought to solve: real-time payments
The central bank's real-time payments system has its own direct competitors, but details around its launch have crypto denizens crying foul.
Wall Street Is Grappling With Crypto’s Trillion-Dollar Custody Question
Wall Street activity in the battle to provide custody services for the more than trillion-dollar digital-asset market is heating up rapidly, and in surprising ways, turning what would typically be considered a sleepy area of finance into one of the most lively sectors.
Nissan Yokohama plant produces landmark 40 millionth engine
Since it was built in 1935, the plant has produced some of the most important engines for both Nissan and Japan, including the L20ET and VG engine family. ( read original story ...)