A former director of a MHLW agency was arrested for giving preference to a company whose acquaintance served as a bidder. The man was an elite who studied at the University of Tokyo Medical School and ... ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma, the billionaire cofounder of Alibaba who disappeared from public life in 2020, has given his first class as a teacher in Japan
The billionaire founder of Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba Jack Ma taught his first class at the University of Tokyo, in management philosophy.
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma teaches first class at University of Tokyo as top exec at his tech empire insists he’s ‘alive’ and ‘happy’
C hinese billionaire Jack Ma taught his first university class in the Japanese capital last week, as he continues his retreat from the limelight after publicly criticizing Beijing’s regulators.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway increasing stakes in Japan trading firms
Berkshire Hathaway wholly- owned subsidiary National Indemnity Company is raising its stake in five Japanese trading firms, the company announced on Monday.
Buttigieg says ‘green corridors’ initiative is key to cutting shipping industry emissions
G7 transport ministers commit to reduce carbon output from transport industry and keep navigation free and open in Asia-Pacific rfegion. ( read original story ...)
Crypto still isn’t a ‘hedge against inflation,’ no matter what experts said. Here are 2 red flags to look for in money advice.
Some experts claimed crypto would be a "hedge against inflation," but that hasn't come to pass. Experts have tips to identify the next dubious advice.
On-Chain Sleuth ZachXBT Receives Over $1M From Crypto Community For Legal Defense Following Lawsuit
High-profile personalities in the cryptocurrency industry like Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and Tron's Justin Sun pledged $50,000 and $10,000, respectively, to the volunteer on-chain sleuth's legal ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.00%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Automobiles & Parts, Construction and Paper & Pulp sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 1.00%. The ...
Buttigieg says US ‘green corridors’ initiative key to cutting shipping industry emissions
Buttigieg was in Japan to attend a meeting over the weekend of transport ministers of the Group of Seven advanced economies, who reaffirmed a commitment to reducing emissions from the transport ... ( read original story ...)
Sacripanti’s never-built pavilion for Osaka ’70 lives again in VR
The founders of Ultra Studio have brought back to life a project that was never realized, which Domus had written about extensively. It will be presented in Milan as part of the international ... ( read original story ...)
Bus collision kills passengers in northern Japan
Five people have been killed and 12 others taken to the hospital after a truck collided with a bus in Hokkaido in northern Japan. (June 19) ( read original story ...)
Japan’s First Abortion Pill Is Here — and Elusive
Hi, it’s Kanoko in Tokyo, where getting your hands on Japan’s first abortion pill has proved tough. But before we get to ( read original story ...)
Asia markets mostly fall as Japan hovers near 33-year highs
Asia-Pacific markets are set to trade higher on Monday, with Japan’s markets set to continue reaching 33-year highs. ( read original story ...)
Why surging Tokyo flat prices are unlikely to herald a new Japan asset price bubble
"Borrowers are effectively holding the BOJ hostage," said Zoe Ward, founder and chief executive of Japan Property Central in Tokyo. What is clear is that low rates, coupled with a long period of ... ( read original story ...)
Centara to debut in Japan with Centara Grand Osaka, first-look images revealed
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hospitality operator, announces the opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, its newest property and Centara’s first-ever foray into the Japanese market, on ... ( read original story ...)
Executive Raises Alarm On Apple, Google, Other Tech Giants Potentially Betraying Crypto Holders
The crypto executive issued the warning over the weekend, suggesting that in case of an economic collapse, operating system access of top tech companies could work against crypto holders.