To be the most startup friendly city in the world. While it doesn’t have a timeframe to achieve this goal, the government is certainly making a good faith effort to execute on it. More than two dozen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ambitious Osaka World Expo
Osaka (AFP) – One of the largest wooden structures ever built is taking shape in Osaka, but hopes that Expo 2025 will unite the world are being dogged by cost blowouts and a lack of public enthusiasm. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS to hike Trelleborg, Mitas tire prices
TIVOLI, Italy — Yokohama TWS plans to increase prices on Trelleborg and Mitas tires by up to 5% across all segments globally. Do you have an opinion about this story? Do you have some thoughts you'd ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s victory helps Japan take a 2-0 lead over Kazakhstan in the Billie Jean King Cup
Naomi Osaka put Japan a step away from reaching the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory over Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin returns “too significant to ignore” for world’s retirement plans
There is a growing recognition today that Bitcoin has permanence as an asset class, according to market observers.
As Justice is Sought for Do Kwon, South Korea’s Crypto Scene Emerges From Terra Luna’s Shadow
It’s not uncommon for a country’s crypto trajectory to be shaped, at least temporarily, by traumatic events. In Japan, the Mt. Gox and Coincheck exchange hacks spooked regulators and cast a ...
Crypto analysts outline bitcoin price path to $220,000 in 2024
During a recent panel discussion, market analysts projected significant price gains for bitcoin before the end of the year.
April Pump: Three Crypto Coins Are Preparing for Large Gains, But It’s Not BTC or SOL
The crypto market is stepping into a highly promising phase this year. This month, in particular, is bullish with the excitement of both Doge Day and Bitcoin ...
Race for Yes Bank: Japan’s MUFG, SMBC weigh majority stake buyout in lender
At the end of Friday’s trading, Yes Bank had a market value of Rs 69,762 crore. At current levels, a majority stake of at least 51 percent would be worth Rs 35,578 crore. SBI is the largest ...
Naomi Osaka’s victory gives Japan edge in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers
Naomi Osaka put Japan a step away from reaching the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with her victory over Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva. ( read original story ...)
Press Review: Sleepless in Tokyo, Europe’s Immigration Overhaul Lands With a Thud, Russia Uncorks Its Whines
Meanwhile at Brussels, no one seems to be losing sleep over an overhaul of illegal immigration procedures. Despite the predictable self-congratulatory pronouncements of top Eurocrats, in practice ... ( read original story ...)
US sees no reason for China to see US meetings with Japan, Philippines as a threat
The White House said on Friday there is no reason for China to see a U.S. summit this week with Japan and the Philippines as a threat. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s native population declines at record rate as births plunge
Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average despite government efforts ... ( read original story ...)
Open Source: Gov. Cooper talks lessons from initial Toyota failure and how NC courts Japan
The North Carolina governor spoke to The News & Observer this week ahead of the Japanese prime minister’s visit and Fujifilm’s latest jobs news. ( read original story ...)
From Tim Cook to the Clintons, US state dinner for Japan attracts top figures in business, politics
Top figures from business, sports and politics — including an ex-president — turned up for Wednesday’s state dinner honoring Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House. ( read original story ...)
Big business well represented at White House state dinner honoring Japan
Jeff Bezos, Jamie Dimon and Tim Cook were among the big names in business who attended the White House state dinner for Japan on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)