Hokkaido Railway Co., or JR Hokkaido, said Wednesday that it will scrap 18 of its unmanned train stations due to decreases in users amid the novel coronavirus epidemic. You are now viewing Nippon.com, ... ( read original story ...)
Central Tokyo office tower wins race to 100% green energy
An office building adjacent to Tokyo Station will run entirely on renewable energy starting in January, becoming the first high-rise in the Marunouchi central business district to make the full switch ... ( read original story ...)
Why Is Simon Property (SPG) Up 14.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Simon Property (SPG). Shares have added about 14.3% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500. Will the recent positive trend continue ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Conversation: Has This Crypto App Taken on the ‘Status’ of Parler?
An upgrade to this Ethereum blockchain app is turning heads -- and getting compared to the social media darling of conservative's angry with Twitter. ( read original story ...)
Europe’s crypto ETPs show they’re for real with 1 billion Euros
Assets in crypto ETPs surpassed 1 billion euros this year, which we see as a key threshold, validating the products’ staying power. Three funds have over 100 million euros each, ... ( read original story ...)
Four new venues to join Asian Tour Destinations
Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club in Malaysia, Laguna Golf Lăng Cô in Vietnam, Sapporo Country Club and The North Country Golf Club, both in Japan - have become part of Asian Tour Destinations. ( read original story ...)
Japan to construct two new Aegis ships to counter threats
Japan is pushing ahead with plans to build two new Aegis ships, after canceling the deployment of a land-based U.S. Aegis Ashore missile defense system. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Surge Hits South Korea and Japan, After They Had Contained Virus
Some Asian countries that have been among the world’s most successful at containing Covid-19 are now struggling to beat back a winter resurgence, a sign of how elusive sustained progress can be until ... ( read original story ...)
The Only Ainu Restaurant in Tokyo
Out of 150,000 restaurants in Tokyo, Harukor is the only one serving dishes made by the Ainu, a minority group that has faced discrimination ever since, in the wake of centuries of trade, Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese and South Korean companies are buying lots of land near Japanese military bases, and Japan is suspicious
"We do not have a clear understanding of the buyer's objective, but we do not believe it can be a coincidence," a Japanese official said. ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency Legislation Is On The Rise – What The Proposed STABLE Act Could Mean For Crypto
Proposed regulation could change the stablecoin ecosystem at a fundamental level, so it is worth taking a look at what exactly this proposed legislation includes. As 2020 concludes, there is a piece ... ( read original story ...)
Ripple-Backed Bitcoin And Crypto Exchange Bitso Reveals $62 Million Funding Round To ‘Conquer Brazil’
The Mexico-based exchange, which recently passed 1 million users, is looking to expand across Latin America with a focus on Brazil, where it launched earlier this ... ( read original story ...)
Could the Crypto Industry Die Because of Too Many Bad Experiences?
His current passion is towards using data analytics to help solve the transparency issue that plagues the crypto industry. Could the crypto industry die because of too many bad experiences? The ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Remittances Prove Their Worth in Latin America
Crypto remittances are growing in Latin America, particularly in the wake of other remittance platforms shutting off access to some markets. ( read original story ...)
World governments agree on importance of crypto regulation at G-7 meeting
Digital-asset regulation has been a hot topic in 2020 and shows no signs of cooling. A recent G-7 meeting concluded that the sector faces an ongoing need for regulation. In addition to talking about ... ( read original story ...)
Is It Time to Buy Japan ETFs as Nikkei at About 30-Year High?
J apanese shares were hovering near a 30-year high on Dec 9 courtesy of global market optimism. The United Kingdom’s starting of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination program and likely progress over a U.S. ( read original story ...)