Fresh fish from Japan booms in Thailand

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- As Japan's fisheries industry strives to cultivate Southeast Asian markets to make up for declining demand at home due to a shrinking population, it is receiving a…

Residents begin to return home after Philippine quake kills one

investing.com Philippine residents were allowed to return to their homes on Sunday after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the country's south, killing at least one person, with disaster…

New York City is restricting Airbnb

economist.com “I says Gia Sharp, a host on Airbnb, a rental platform. “I’ve worked really hard to buy it. So the thought that someone else can tell me what I can do with my house is a…

Welcome to the age of the hermit consumer

economist.com I covid-19 was a blip. After soaring in 2020, unemployment across the rich world quickly dropped to pre-pandemic lows. Countries re-attained their pre-covid in short order.…

How carbon prices are taking over the world

economist.com I is to be limited, the world must forget fossil fuels as fast as possible—that much almost everyone agrees upon. How to do so is the complicated part. Economists have long…

BOJ's Noguchi: Japan yet to achieve wage-driven rise in inflation

reuters.com Japanese national flag is hoisted atop the headquarters of Bank of Japan in Tokyo, Japan September 20, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights TOKYO,…

Crab meat prices drop in Japan as Russian imports flood market

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- The cost of crab meat has dropped dramatically in Japan, where it is considered to be a winter delicacy, due to a surge in Russian imports that have been shut out…

Crab meat prices drops in Japan as Russian imports flood market

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- The cost of crab meat has dropped dramatically in Japan, where it is considered to be a winter delicacy, due to a surge in Russian imports that have been shut out…

Toshiba hones quantum encryption as commercialization nears

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- With commercial quantum cryptography potentially as little as a few years away, Toshiba is forging ahead with research to develop secure communication services with…

Embark on a Unique Journey with 'Hookah Haze': Human Drama Adventure Fueled by the Spirit of Shisha on Steam® and Nintendo Switch™ in 2024

benzinga.com A sweet and magical moment woven by the extraordinary TOKYO, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hookah Haze, a game for Steam® and Nintendo Switch™, that will be published by…

Japan's over-the-counter emergency contraception trial: 5 things to know

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- Japanese pharmacies began selling emergency contraceptive pills without prescriptions this week, as part of a government-led trial that could see the nation join…

Gold Bars and Tokyo Apartments: How Money Is Flowing Out of China

nytimes.com Affluent Chinese have moved hundreds of billions of dollars out of the country this year, seizing on the end of Covid precautions that had almost completely sealed China’s…

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Review: A Kaiju Feature as Emotionally Involving as It Is Scary

hollywoodreporter.com Let’s face it, Godzilla was never much of a looker. But 70 years and dozens of films later, Japan’s favorite kaiju is roaring louder than ever in his latest big-screen…

Japan’s Saudi crude oil imports slightly up for October

arabnews.com TOKYO: Japan’s imports of Saudi crude oil for October reached 30.37 million barrels (42.4 percent of its total), according to Japanese government data. The amount was…

5 Questions with SCENE: Phil Mohun

decrypt.co On the latest installment of 5 Questions with SCENE: Meet Phil Mohun, a founding member of the Bright Moments DAO—and a key architect of the art collective’s immersive,…

G7 agrees on first comprehensive guidelines for generative AI

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- Group of Seven digital and technology ministers agreed Friday on the world's first comprehensive international guidelines for generative artificial intelligence,…

Cultural digest: The best things to see and do in Europe this week

euronews.com Amsterdam Light Festival, the world's most popular LEGO® exhibition and Wim Wenders' 'Perfect Days' - here's what's cool in Europe right now. December is finally here, but…

Film of the Week: 'Perfect Days'

euronews.com Wim Wenders takes a lifetime of wisdom and distils it into a meditative and beautiful tale brimming with poetry. Over the last decade, German veteran filmmaker Wim Wenders…

Canada's 100 Best Pastry Chef Kenta Takahashi, delights with exclusive 'Degustation Des Desserts' event

benzinga.com VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stationed at the restaurant's marbled Oyster Bar, Chef Kenta Takahashi quietly focuses and prepares himself…

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Review: Toho’s Franchise Return Breathes Exciting New Life Into Japan’s Biggest Star

deadline.com After countless variations and sequels, plus major studio Hollywood versions, Toho is back in the drivers seat for the first time since 2016 with a new take on the venerable…

I'm a dad of 2 living in Tokyo. My 7-year-old walks to school by himself, and I'm usually the only dad at pickup

aol.com None I've been living in Japan for 20 years and have two kids, who are 3 and 7. • None My oldest walks to and from school by himself. • None Kids learn discipline by…

Shueisha Announces JUMP FESTA '24 Stages and Livestream Information for Overseas Fans

benzinga.com The real time livestream will feature stages for hit titles such as Haikyu!!, Jujutsu Kaisen, Blue Exorcist, The Prince of Tennis II, My Hero Academia, Kaiju No. 8, Rurouni…

Peacock Acquires ‘We Dare to Dream,’ Doc Backed by Angelina Jolie and John Legend, for Oscar Push (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Peacock has acquired U.S. rights to Waad Al-Kateab’s second feature-length documentary “We Dare to Dream.” The pact comes after the 93-minute film made its world premiere in…

IPX Unveils Exclusive BT21 X FRAGMENT Collection with Hiroshi Fujiwara: BT21 Turns into a Chic Fashion Icon through a Collaboration with the Contemporary…

benzinga.com The global launch of 'BT21 X FRAGMENT' collection brings together streetwear brand 'FRAGMENT' and the globally beloved character IP 'BT21,' creating a chic and hip styles •…

Fortnite Crew Pack and skin for December 2023

polygon.com Members who subscribe to Fortnite Crew receive access to the current Battle Pass, a top up of V-Bucks to their account, and perhaps most importantly, exclusive cosmetics…

The Ending Of Godzilla Minus One Explained

looper.com Learn More The Ending Of Godzilla Minus One Explained Contains spoilers for "Godzilla Minus One" It seems only fitting that in the same year we got "Oppenheimer," we also…

Protein Evolution, Inc. and Fashion Sustainability Pioneer, Stella McCartney, Debut The World's First Garment Made Using Biological Recycling

benzinga.com NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, , a biological recycling company working to decarbonize plastic production, unveiled the world's first garment…

How will Japan reach its ambitious goal in offshore wind energy?

reuters.com A wind turbine is seen behind utility poles in Tokyo July 27, 2011. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights TOKYO, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japan aims to become…

Tech Drags on Nikkei, China Data Weighs on Hang Seng

asiafinancial.com Asia’s major stock indexes slipped into the red on Friday as an air of uncertainty dominated trading floors, with investors wondering when the US Fed will turn around its…

U.S. startup 24M to offer semisolid EV batteries that cost 40% less

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- U.S. battery manufacturer 24M Technologies will, as early as 2025, start production of electric vehicle batteries that can be made up to 40% more cheaply than…

Take Five: That most wonderful time of the year

reuters.com Festive cheer has come early to world markets (bar those dollar bulls) on growing certainty that central banks will start slashing interest rates next year. For sure, key…

Stock market today: Asian shares slip after Wall Street ends its best month of '23 with big gains

aol.com Asian shares declined on Friday even after Wall Street closed out its best month of the year with big gains in November. U.S. futures rose while oil prices continued to drop…

Japan's Otsuka buys U.S. supplement maker Bonafide Health for $425m

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- Japanese drugmaker Otsuka Pharmaceutical has acquired U.S. women's health food company Bonafide Health for $425 million, its parent Otsuka Holdings announced on…

Christmas 2023: best beauty and fashion gifts for women

theweek.com When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. This cracker doesn't snap when…

Where Asia stands in climate fight, as COP28 conference opens

asia.nikkei.com LONDON/TOKYO -- This year's United Nations climate conference (COP28), which opened Thursday in Dubai, brings together representatives from about 200 nations to assess the…

Indeed scraps mental health days as more companies pare pandemic perks

financialpost.com Indeed Inc., the online job-search company, is cancelling the monthly mental health days it introduced during the pandemic, joining a growing group of firms paring back…

New SMFG CEO Nakashima vows to 'restrengthen' business in Japan

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has named Deputy President Toru Nakashima as its next president and group CEO, choosing a manager with extensive political and…

Former MrBeast Employees Shed Light On YouTube Star's 'Addictive Lifestyle,' Stunts

benzinga.com Ever wonder what it's like to work for a YouTuber? Former employees of YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, better known by his creator name "MrBeast," provided some valuable…

Japan sinks to new low in digital ranking on talent shortage

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- Japan slid to a new low in an annual digital competitiveness ranking released Thursday, underscoring the nation's struggle to nurture talent and fund technological…

New SMFG CEO Nakashima vows to 're-strengthen' business in Japan

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has named Deputy President Toru Nakashima as its next president and group CEO, choosing a manager with extensive political and…

Mastercard launches generative AI chatbot to help you shop online

cointelegraph.com Dynamic Yield by Mastercard, a digital personalization and artificial intelligence subsidiary of Mastercard, announced the launch of its Shopping Muse generative AI chatbot…

Here's how the 2024 election could impact the status of the dollar versus another big rival currency

aol.com None Japan's yen could rise or fall against the dollar depending on who wins the 2024 presidential election. • None Democratic presidents tends to boost the dollar, while…

The Best Movies of 2023

vanityfair.com The best movies of 2023 run the gamut from intense dramas to should-have-been studio blockbusters to quietly perfect slice-of-life studies. Some are splashy prestige…

Why no one wants to host the Olympics

semafor.com The 2030 Winter Olympics will likely take place in the French Alps, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Thursday, with Salt Lake City as the lone bidder to…

‘CoComelon’ Producer Moonbug Taps Netflix Marketing Veteran Peter Stone as First CMO

variety.com Moonbug Entertainment, the kids’ entertainment powerhouse behind the hit “CoComelon” franchise, is bringing on board its first chief marketing officer: Peter Stone, a…

Mitsubishi Estate to triple logistics spending for batteries and self-driving

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- Japanese property group Mitsubishi Estate plans to spend 500 billion yen ($3.3 billion) over the next decade developing logistics facilities, Nikkei has learned,…

Mitsubishi Estate plans $3bn warehouse spending over next 10 years

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO -- Japanese property group Mitsubishi Estate plans to spend 500 billion yen ($3.3 billion) over the next decade developing logistics facilities, Nikkei has learned,…

Tokyo Toni has something to say to Hillary Clinton

newsweek.com Social media personality Tokyo Toni has called out Hillary Clinton in a TikTok video that has left viewers confused and wondering what secrets the star knows. Toni, whose…

What to expect from COP28, UN climate summit opening in Dubai

pbs.org DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East plays host to its second straight U.N. climate conference over the next two weeks, with countries hoping to agree on new…

Expo 2025 host Osaka congratulates Riyadh’s Expo 2030 win

arabnews.com TOKYO: Osaka Gov. Yoshimura Hirofumi congratulated Saudi Arabia after Riyadh was named the venue for Expo 2030. “As Osaka, the host city of the 2025 Expo, we are going to…

Japan suspends its Osprey flights after fatal crash of U.S. Air Force hybrid aircraft

pbs.org Japan suspended flights by its Osprey aircraft Thursday, officials said, the day after a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into the sea during a training mission.…

The 42 Cities America Obliterated in WWII

247wallst.com World War II is said to have been the most destructive war in history. By the end of the war, much of Europe, Asia, and even areas in Africa, were reduced to ruins, whether…

Singapore ties with Zurich as world’s most expensive city to live while Hong Kong slips one spot to fifth in latest EIU study

scmp.com Singapore ties with Zurich as world’s most expensive city to live while Hong Kong slips one spot to fifth in latest EIU study remained the world’s most expensive city,…

Seafood Lover’s Candy Store: Wegmans’ Astor Place In Manhattan

forbes.com If you go to a regular supermarket anywhere in Japan, the seafood department is filled with the scent of clean ocean instead of dead fish. The extreme freshness comes from…

Stock Futures Edge Higher on Fed Rate-Cut Bets: Markets Wrap

newyorkverified.com European stock futures pointed to a positive start for the region as traders bet the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next year. Wagers for a Fed pivot helped propel…

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Review: Bigmouth Strikes Again

nytimes.com You have to like Godzilla’s style. Confident, with an almost stately groove to his step — and why not? With “Godzilla Minus One,” the giant prehistoric lizard is heading…

Chinese Economic Gloom Fails to Blunt Asian Trading

barrons.com Weak Chinese economic data did little to sour the mood in Asian trading on Thursday, but worries about a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy continue to hang over…