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Japan with a vibrant crypto scent — but Japan is one of the many countries that took a proactive approach towards fostering Web3 after realizing its potential worldwide. In order to retain its talent at home and create a better infrastructure for adoption of virtual digital assets, Japan has undertaken a number of regulatory steps. Amid the global turmoil caused by the volatile crypto ecosystem and its consequential effects on users, Japan has proactively introduced preemptive measures to tackle these challenges and maintain a competitive edge. From the very beginning, it supported builders and creators in Web3 suggesting that the country is enthusiastic about the growing ecosystem and it was not just due to a vast user base. It has been tweaking regulations on a rolling basis to address challenges faced by users or other stakeholders and working towards the best interest for all parties with a dedicated ‘resolution team’. Its progressive attitude towards integration of blockchain is what has made it stand apart. From government backed Metaverse offices, to corporates like Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Rakuten foraying in the space, Japan’s efforts reflect the concentrated approach at winning the Web3 revolution after the missed opportunity in Web2.

Commerce and Industry (FICCI) said that Northeast India is witnessing surge in infrastructure development. Panda who was in Guwahati on Wednesday while talking to ET said that it is for the first ever time FICCI is holding its National Executive Committee Meeting in Guwahati which shows how much priority FICCI gives to Northeast India. He added, “The region is witnessing surge in the infrastructure development. Lot of focus is given in capital expenditure and increasing the per capita income. Lack of connectivity was one of the reason that had hindered the development of the region.” He said that Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador, Embassy of Japan said that the deep sea Matarbari port in Bangladesh funded by JICA will be operational by 2027 and be a game changer for the entire region to connect North Eastern states to sea ports. One of the key pillars of Prime Minister Kishida is the new industrial value chain in the Bay of Bengal. India is the top recipient of Japan's official development assistance. Connectivity is getting lot of attention. Panda said that Assam is not just the largest economy of the region but plays a crucial role in the development of this region. It has a pivotal position in India’s Act East Policy which has been one of the fulcrums of our foreign policy. “The State’s GSDP has grown at nearly 12 per cent in the last decade and advance estimates indicate an astounding 19.52 per cent growth in FY 2023 while per capita income is expected to grow by 15 per cent,” he added.

Thailand’s de facto legalization of marijuana last year has brought a wave of tourists from around Asia intrigued by the lure of the forbidden leaf

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery rose 92 cents to $75.75 a barrel Wednesday

Ryuchell has passed away at the age of 27. According to a BBC report, they were found dead by their manager at the office of an entertainment agency in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Wednesday. Although the cause of death is still being investigated, the police are suspecting suicide.

Okinawa. The digital bonds that bind Asia are in many ways tighter than ever. The region’s appetite for data is growing at an even faster pace than the rest of the world’s.

Of the top ten fund groups by assets, only BlackRock, Aviva, and HSBC saw inflows.

Japan’s Inpex Corporation has plunged into renewable energy development in Australia with an investment of more than $650 million, significantly reducing its concentration in the under-pressure gas sector.

Italian renewables player Enel is expected to sign terms this afternoon to sell 50 per cent of Enel Green Power Australia to Japan’s INPEX in a deal that values the entire business at €400 million ($655 million) including €140 million debt.

Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the successful test of the country's newest intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported Thursday, days after Pyongyang threatened to down any US spy planes that enter its airspace. A beaming Kim, wearing a white suit and flanked by his wife and key aides, was shown in state media images applauding enthusiastically after the launch of the solid-fuel Hwasong-18 on Wednesday. The ICBM, which North Korea has fired only once before, in April, flew 1,001 kilometres at a maximum altitude of 6,648 km before splashing into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, the official Korean Central News Agency reported.

Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that his visit to France will provide a new impetus to the bilateral strategic partnership and said that he looks forward to holding wide-ranging discussions with President Emmanuel Macron on taking forward this time-tested relationship over the next 25 years. In his departure statement, Modi said his visit to France was particularly special as he will join President Macron for the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations in Paris as the Guest of Honour. An Indian tri-services contingent will be part of the Bastille Day Parade, while Indian Air Force aircraft will perform a fly-past on the occasion, he said.

IT stocks will be in focus as markets will react to TCS and HCL Tech earnings released late yesterday. Another IT major Wipro is slated to declare its results later in the day. Here's breaking down the pre-market actions:STATE OF THE MARKETSGIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a muted startGIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded 10.5 points, or 0.05 per cent, lower at 19,554.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for muted start on Thursday.

India’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose for the first time in five months to 4.81% in June 2023, which was higher than the street's expectations of 4.58%. The inflation came in at 4.81% versus 4.31% in May 2023 and 7.01% in June last year. Market will also take cues from the corporate earnings for the quarter ended June 2023 with IT major Wipro to announce its results later today.  Also Read: Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — 13th July Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.36%, while the Topix gained marginally.

inflation data bolstered hopes that the Federal Reserve could end its interest rate hikes soon.  The S&P 500 gained 33.40 points, or 0.75%, at 4,472.66 points. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 160.30 points, or 1.16%, at 13,921.00. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.17 points, or 0.27%, at 34,353.59.

Japanese folklore. Once upon a time, there lived a bullfrog in a lake. He had many friends there and they were all living happily.

On Saturday, July 29, the game is scheduled to take place in Dublin's esteemed Aviva Stadium. The game's start time has been tentatively set at 2 PM. Starting tomorrow (Wednesday, July 12), fans who are excitedly anticipating this match may purchase tickets through Ticketmaster. Although neither team has yet to make an official statement, Ticketmaster's confirmation gives the rumour more validity. After travelling to the Algarve last Friday, Brendan Rodgers' team is now in Portugal for a rigorous weeklong training camp. Celtic will play two games against Portimonense of the Primeira Liga as part of their pregame workouts. The games are slated for tomorrow night and Saturday. These games, nevertheless, will be played behind closed doors. Following their time in Portugal, Celtic will embark on their tour in Japan. They will first face Ange Postecoglou's former club, Yokohama F. Marinos, on July 19, followed by a match against Gamba Osaka three days later. After their journey in the Far East, the back-to-back champions will travel to Dublin for the much-anticipated match against Wolves. Shortly thereafter, Celtic will return to Parkhead to host Athletic Club. This fixture will serve as James Forrest's testimonial match and will be played a few days after the Dublin encounter. Celtic's first official league match, where they will unveil their league flag, is scheduled for August 5 against Ross County. This game marks the beginning of their title defense, as they aim to secure another successful season.

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Jaya Bachchan films will be remade. Three cinematic classics ‘Mili’, ‘Kishish’ and ‘Bawarchi’ will reportedly be remade for the millennial and Gen Z audience. According to anETimes report, the remakes will be jointly produced by filmmakers Anushree Mehta & Abir Sengupta of Jaadugar Films and Sameer Raj Sippy of SRS Productions. In a joint public statement, the trio explained that they wanted to familiarise the current generation with the three classics and hence opted for a remake. “. These are the films we have grown up on and they are the stories that the new generation should also witness; to know our rich cinematic legacy. We endeavour to put our best to live up to the expectations, the responsibility and most importantly remake these films which will touch the audiences hearts far and wide.” The cast and crew of the movies have not been announced yet.

'Investors favoured core all-maturity exposures, both government and corporate.'

South Korean firms that hold or issue cryptocurrencies will be required to disclose information about their transactions to the financial regulator starting next year.

Vedanta has lined up partners for its semiconductor venture, chairman Anil Aggarwal said at the company's 58th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday.  This comes after Foxconn's departure from their $20 billion joint venture to establish a semiconductor fabrication unit and display unit in India. The venture was previously expected to be the first of its kind in the country, backed by a $10 billion government-supported financial incentive scheme. “We will begin our historic foray in semiconductor fab and glass fab manufacturing, post government’s approval.