A pilot plan to create a new digital currency platform and accelerate cross-border payments is led by the G7, the Federal Reserve and the main central banks of Europe, Korea and Japan. 40 of the world's main banks have joined the project.
The project was named Agora. “Seven central banks in total…
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Costa Rica seeks its accession to the Trans-Pacific Economic Cooperation Agreement
Costa Rica requested Japan's support to enter the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The proposal was made during a visit last week by the Vice President of Costa Rica, Stephan Brunner.
The Central American country visited Japan to…
7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan
On the morning of this Wednesday, April 3, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake shook the coasts of Taiwan. Preliminary reports outlined a dozen deaths, thousands of people affected by the collapse of infrastructure, interruption of electrical…
Two men arrested in Japan for trying to steal Yu-Gi-Oh! cards valued at more than USD 33,000
The Yu-Gi-Oh! cards are expensive and criminals know it. Two men were recently arrested in Japan for a theft amounting to USD 33,000 in these entertainment cards.
Those involved in the incident are Sora Takashino and Kanta Sanmi, two…
Binance partners with Japanese banking giant to launch stablecoins
In a strategic collaboration, cryptocurrency exchange Binance joined forces with Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB), with the aim of exploring the issuance of stablecoins in Japanese territory.
On…
Japan works on a super computer to advance the application of AI
The development of a new generation of super computers is Japan's currently ambitious project, hand in hand with the National Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (AIST).
As recently learned, the government of the Asian country…
Japan proposed reconstruction plans to Ukraine
The governments of Japan and Ukraine signed a memorandum of cooperation on restoration of Ukrainian infrastructure affected by the Russian invasion, which is based on the experience of Japanese specialists after the 2011 earthquake and…
Japan passes a law to extend the life of nuclear reactors
The Japanese Parliament approved a bill that allows the life of nuclear reactors to be extended beyond the 60-year limit established so far, a measure that seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while guaranteeing the correct electrical…
Binance started the process for its new subsidiary in Japan
After being absent from the Japanese market for five years, crypto exchange Binance began the process of establishing a new fully regulated subsidiary in the country. This action follows the acquisition of regulated cryptocurrency platform…
OpenAI will revolutionize artificial intelligence with an open source model
OpenAI is developing an open source artificial intelligence model, according to reports. The company, known for its popular chatbot ChatGPT, decided to take this step in response to increasing competition from open source AI models, such as…
Japan, the most affected by cryptocurrency hacks from North Korea
A study by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reveals that Japan is the country most affected by cyberattacks by North Korean hackers, resulting in the loss of cryptocurrency. According to the report released by the Japanese financial…
Japan approves Microsoft’s purchase of Activision
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, as it sees no indication that competition in the video game industry may be affected by this transaction.
Several organizations worldwide…