Japan has pledged to double the percentage of International Monetary Fund Special Drawing Rights monetary reserves that it will reallocate to poorer countries to 40%, Japanese Finance Minister ...
G7 climate ministers challenge Japan’s energy strategy
G7 member states have pushed back on the viability of a central part of Japan’s climate strategy, according to an environment ministers’ draft communiqué seen by the Financial Times, in a challenge to Tokyo’s efforts to shape Asia’s transition to cleaner energy. ( read original story ...)
Japan, France and India to launch platform to coordinate Sri Lanka debt
Japan, France and India will announce a new platform for creditors to coordinate restructuring of Sri Lanka's debt, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday, adding it would be "very nice" if China were to join the effort. ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett Is Turning His Asian Focus to Japan and Away From China
Warren Buffett explains in an interview why he raised bets in Japanese companies and trimmed stakes in BYD and TSMC. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo redevelopment plan threatens stadium where Babe Ruth played
A historic Tokyo baseball stadium that once hosted Babe Ruth may be demolished to make room for new development in a plan widely rebuked by the Japanese public. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population shrinks to under 125 million in 12th straight year of decline
Japan’s population has fallen under 125 million during its 12th straight year of decline. The Japanese population reportedly decreased by 556,000 to 124.9 million in 2022 compared to a year earlier, according to government data released on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Eggs becoming a luxury in Japan bird flu crisis
In Japan, some people are having to make the swap as the country battles its worst outbreak of avian influenza on record. It has led to millions of chickens being culled, a shortage in eggs and sent the price of egg-based dishes soaring. In short, eggs are becoming a luxury. ( read original story ...)
Saved! Inside Britain’s Smallest House Rescued From the Wrecking Ball
Property records show the slim pad last sold in January 2005 ... This family home and pottery studio in Osaka, Japan measures a mere 10 feet at its widest point. Instead of building out, architects ... ( read original story ...)
Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Has Recovered $7.3 Billion In Assets
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has recovered over $7.3 billion in cash and liquid crypto assets, an increase of more than $800 million since January, the company's attorney said on Wednesday at a U.S.
Ether dips slightly ahead of Shanghai upgrade, and Montenegro taps Ripple for CBDC: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.
Crypto-Loving Cop Mayor Puts Robot Dogs Back on the NYPD
A robotic dog will be added to the New York Police Department this summer to combat crime in dangerous and potentially deadly situations.
Warren Buffett calls bitcoin a ‘gambling token’ with no intrinsic value as the crypto surges to trade near 10-month highs
Investing in crypto is like "wanting to play a roulette wheel" that just "eats up your money," Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett said.
How Yokohama’s Stunt Driving and Squealing Tyres Define Precision
Little Black Book, Dentsu Creative’s Julien Thiry and Michael Aronson, and Yokohama’s Diana Colosimo on shooting inside an airport warehouse, and why ‘Nessun Dorma’ was the perfect background ... ( read original story ...)
Official car spa commute and IR ground issue: ……Numerous allegations that have been swept under the rug by Osaka Mayor Matsui’s retirement.
Ichiro Matsui, the mayor of Osaka City, will retire from politics at the end of his term. FRIDAY" has reported on a number of behind-the-scenes problems. Here is a recounting of the contents of that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to approve plans for Osaka casino: report
Japan is set to approve Osaka as the nation’s first casino location, local media reported, marking a major step in ambitions of turning the country into an Asian gambling destination. Japanese Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to knock down one of the world’s oldest baseball stadiums
A historic baseball stadium in Tokyo where Babe Ruth played could be demolished, part of a disputed redevelopment plan harshly criticized by environmentalists. https://bit.ly/401nMhg The Associated Press is the essential global news network, delivering ... ( read original story ...)