Announces Japanese Firm

SoftBank CEO and Trump announce $100 billion investment in U.S. by firm

The money will be deployed before the end of Trump's term.

CNBC - 5h

Trump announces Japanese firm SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump pledged expedited approvals for any company that invests at least $1 billion in the U.S. SoftBank's investment will focus on AI and emerging technology.

CBS News - 5h

Once taboo, more Japanese women are brewing sake

Mie Takahashi is one of a small group of female toji, or master Japanese sake brewers

ABC News - 2d

Survivor of Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor dies in California aged 100

Bob Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor during 17 December 1941 attack that propelled US into second world war. Bob Fernandez, a 100-year-old survivor of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, died ...

The Guardian - 2d

Okami 2 Announced At The Game Awards

After nearly 20 years, Okami is back. Announced at The Game Awards 2024, Okami Sequel is the working title for the follow-up to 2006's Okami, a critically acclaimed action-adventure game beloved ...

GameSpot - 3d

Software Firm ServiceTitan Hits $9 Billion Valuation

ServiceTitan’s shares opened at $40 more apiece than the IPO price.

Inc. - 4d

Austrian energy firm OMV cancels contract with Russia's Gazprom

Yahoo News - 4d

After fatal attack, Japanese American photographer remembered for his art and advocacy

Yasuomi Hashimura, who died after being fatally pushed in New York, was known for his innovations in photography and helping other Japanese immigrants.

NBC News - 5d

Norway oil firm sued over alleged links to Israeli firm operating in illegal settlements

Exclusive: Complaint says Equinor is unlawfully connected to Israel’s Delek Group, which has been flagged by UN human rights commissioner. The Norwegian oil company Equinor is being sued over ...

The Guardian - 5d

Court finds neo-Nazi planned attack at law firm

Cavan Medlock had a Nazi flag and a knife when he targeted the immigration law firm, a court finds.

BBC News - 5d

CEO shooting suspect ‘loved Japanese culture,’ but critiqued its society

The Ivy league tech graduate charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan made multiple visits to Japan earlier this year, according to those who spoke with ...

NBC News - 5d

Overseas expansion gives Japanese insurers a new lease of life

Nippon Life’s acquisition underscores sector’s struggle to find growth opportunities in its domestic market

Financial Times - 5d

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding in Tokyo

Yahoo News - 5d

Signing Japanese star Sasaki would be ‘dream' for Posey, Giants

Buster Posey made it clear Tuesday that the San Francisco Giants intend to pursue Japanese superstar Roki Sasaki, even if the entire baseball industry expects the 23-year-old pitcher to sign with ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

‘Shōgun was so refreshing for the Japanese’: Takashi Murakami on his blockbusting return

The superstar artist, famed for his Louis Vuitton bags and Kanye West album sleeves, is back with epic paintings riffing on the history of Japanese art. He talks cuteness, gold leaf and hara-kiri ...

The Guardian - 6d

Trump-led trade agenda looks lucrative to Washington law firms

Plus, the clearest sign yet that dealmakers are enthusiastic about the incoming administration

Financial Times - 6d

Law firms lean into the business of prediction

Expect more lawyers to use data and generative AI to work ever closer with clients

Financial Times - 6d

2025 Golden Globes nominations announced

Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced

A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Advertising Firms Omnicom and Interpublic Nearing Merger That Would Reshape Industry

A deal would create the world’s largest advertising company, with net revenue of more than $20 billion, topping WPP’s $15.1 billion.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8

Sports Personality shortlist announced on Monday

The contenders for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award will be announced on Monday.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Miho Nakayama, Japanese Music and Movie Star, Dies at 54

A top-selling pop singer as a teenager in the 1980s, she also had an award-winning career as a dramatic actress.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

UK regulators urged to make City firms report data on ‘class ceiling’

Letter from campaigners calls for mandatory reporting of socio-economic backgrounds

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Roki Sasaki, Japanese pitching star, posted during MLB Winter Meetings

A 45-day window is now open and Sasaki is not expected to sign with a team until after Jan. 15

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Inside teamLab, the Expanding Japanese Art Collective

The art collective behind teamLab, which started in Japan, has expanded across the world, developing partnerships to pay for its immersive technology.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm

The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Japanese singer and actor Miho Nakayama dies aged 54

After making her name with J-pop hits, the performer went on to win acclaim for film roles including Love Letter. Musician and actor Miho Nakayama, best known for her dual role in the successful ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Millions hurt by credit repair firms to share $1.8 billion in refunds

Payments to victims of Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com are the largest yet by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Rocket Firm CEO Wants to Protect Satellites With Space Weapons

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

China sanctions US defense firms over Taiwan arms sales

China on Thursday sanctioned 13 U.S. defense firms over arms sales to the self-governing island nation of Taiwan. The companies targeted by China are smaller defense tech firms that have worked on ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Lobbying firm with ties to Trump appears poised to profit from new administration

Ballard Partners, whose founder has personal ties to Donald Trump, seems poised to profit from Trump's return to Washington, raising concerns from some ethics experts.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs

A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Tiger Woods has no firm answers on a deal with Saudis or his future as a player

Tiger Woods doesn't have a clear view of the future, whether that's his playing schedule for the PGA Tour's negotiations with the Saudi funders of LIV Golf

ABC News - Dec. 3

Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm

President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud

Mashinsky, 59, who led Celsius and was charged last year on seven criminal counts, agrees to plead guilty to two. Alex Mashinsky, the founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3