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Designing “Serenity of the Rising Sun” – Blending Traditional Aesthetics with Modern Creativity

Designing “Serenity of the Rising Sun” – Blending Traditional Aesthetics with Modern Creativity

IntroductionIn this post, I'll walk you through the process and inspiration behind my latest design: "Serenity of the Rising Sun." The concept aims to reflect the harmony, elegance, and timeless beauty of Japan's cultural essence while incorporating modern graphic design techniques. Design Concept and InspirationThe goal was to create a visually captivating composition that balances: Traditional Japanese elements: The vibrant red sun and cherry blossoms represent Japan's rich history and cultural symbols.Modern minimalism: The background with circular textures subtly conveys calmness and flow, reflecting Japan’s focus on inner peace.Character placement: A woman in traditional attire, gently looking away, reinforces the…
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Singapore Entertainment Firm Neon Is Said to Weigh IPO Next Year

Singapore Entertainment Firm Neon Is Said to Weigh IPO Next Year

Immersive entertainment group Neon is considering an initial public offering in Singapore that may raise as much as S$500 million ($389 million), according to people with knowledge of the matter.The company, which is backed by Temasek Holdings Pte.’s 65 Equity Partners, has interviewed financial advisers for a potential offering that could take place as soon as next year, the people said, asking not to be identified as the process is private. A first-time share sale may raise S$400 million to S$500 million, the people said. Source link lol
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In its first Threads case, Meta’s Oversight Board asked for clarity on death threats

In its first Threads case, Meta’s Oversight Board asked for clarity on death threats

Meta’s Oversight Board has weighed in on its first Threads case and reversed the company’s initial decision and first appeal. Regarding a post about the outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, using a phrase that translates to “drop dead / die” in English, the board determined the phrase was used figuratively and not as a literal threat or call to violence.The case was sparked by a Threads post showing a news article about Kishida and his reaction to his political party’s (ahem) “fundraising irregularities.” The caption criticized the Prime Minister, accusing him of tax evasion. The user’s reply demanded an…
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Uber-Backed E-Scooter Startup Lime Enters Japan After Korea Exit

Uber-Backed E-Scooter Startup Lime Enters Japan After Korea Exit

Uber Technologies Inc.-backed Lime is entering Japan’s growing e-scooter ride market in a foray that pits the San Francisco-based startup against homegrown Luup KK.Lime, which has a global fleet of around 200,000 e-bikes and scooters, on Monday launched its service in some of Tokyo’s most densely populated neighborhoods of Shibuya, Shinjuku, Meguro and Setagaya wards. Lime now has around 200 electric scooters and more than 40 recharging ports. Tokyo-based Luup, which controls more than 90% of the domestic market in terms of ride mileage, operates 9,100 ports. Source link lol
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Asia’s Utility Stocks Have Never Had It So Good in Two Decades

Asia’s Utility Stocks Have Never Had It So Good in Two Decades

Utilities stocks have emerged as an unlikely favorite of investors in Asia, and bets are growing that their standout rally this year has further to go.Powering the sector’s boom after two years of losses are supportive local policies and the frenzy surrounding artificial intelligence, which is causing a dramatic increase in electricity demand in many parts of the world. As concerns grow about a potential global economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions, utilities firms’ high dividend payouts and the defensive nature of their stocks are also being touted as tailwinds. Source link lol
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Japan’s Foreign Trade Law Adds Chip Gear to Secure Supply Chains

Japan’s Foreign Trade Law Adds Chip Gear to Secure Supply Chains

Japan has decided to apply foreign trade regulations to chipmaking equipment as part of its efforts to secure stable supply chains, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday. Foreign investors are now required to give prior notice when conducting direct investment in equipment tied to chipmaking, including acquiring a 1% or bigger stake in a listed company or buying shares in an unlisted company, the ministry said. Source link lol
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Intel, Pinched by Losses, Sells Stake in Chip Designer Arm

Intel, Pinched by Losses, Sells Stake in Chip Designer Arm

Intel Corp., which is slashing jobs and expenses in a bid to turn around the business, sold its holdings in chip technology creator Arm Holdings Plc during the second quarter. The company reported in a regulatory filing Tuesday that it no longer owns the 1.18 million shares it held three months earlier. Based on the average price of Arm’s stock during that period — $124.34 — the sale would have raised about $147 million for Intel. Source link lol
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India Watchdog to Withdraw Report Accusing Apple of Market Abuse

India Watchdog to Withdraw Report Accusing Apple of Market Abuse

Sign up for the India Edition newsletter by Menaka Doshi – an insider's guide to the emerging economic powerhouse, and the billionaires and businesses behind its rise, delivered weekly.India’s antitrust regulator will withdraw a report that found Apple Inc. abused its dominance of the domestic market, backtracking for now from its high-profile investigation into the US company. Source link lol
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Philippines’ GCash May Seek Digital Bank License in Lending Push

Philippines’ GCash May Seek Digital Bank License in Lending Push

The company behind the Philippines’ top mobile wallet GCash may seek a digital banking license as it boosts its lending business after Japan’s biggest bank invested in the fintech firm.Applying for a digital banking license “is being discussed, although nothing is definite as of the moment,” Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. CEO Martha Sazon said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts on Friday. Source link lol
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