Kota Kitamura, the founder and representative director of Habitat Co., Ltd., a company specializing in sauna-related businesses, has passed away at the age of 29. The company, known for its bathing facility production and application development, including the DX tool 'habitat', announced his passing and the change in representative director. The company plans to continue its operations in the bathing facility DX and trailer sauna business.
The sudden death of Kitamura Kota, CEO of Habitat Co., Ltd., and the hospitalization of his wife, Kojima Ruriko, have shocked the sauna industry. With the investigation ongoing, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, amidst rumours of financial struggles.
From April 2025, drivers of older vehicles, including elderly motorists, will face significant increases in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) as part of government changes aimed at encouraging the switch to electric vehicles. The new rules will particularly affect vehicles registered between 2001 and 2017, with rates rising in line with the Retail Price Index.
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype jet successfully broke the sound barrier during a test flight above the Mojave Desert, marking a significant step towards reviving supersonic passenger travel with the planned Overture jet.
Fuji TV held an extensive press conference addressing the alleged involvement of an employee in a dispute involving former talent Masahiro Nakai, leading to high-level resignations and plans for corporate reform.
Nvidia faced its worst trading day since March 2020, with shares dropping nearly 17% following the release of DeepSeek's cost-effective AI model, sparking a significant market sell-off and raising questions about the future of AI infrastructure spending.
Former President Donald Trump's use of the acronym 'FAFO' in a Truth Social post has escalated a diplomatic dispute with Colombia, highlighting tensions over immigration and sovereignty. The controversy, amplified by Elon Musk, underscores Trump's hard-line approach to foreign policy and raises concerns about potential economic impacts.
A potential trade war between the United States and Colombia was avoided after Colombia agreed to accept deportation flights of migrants from the U.S., following threats of punitive tariffs by former President Donald Trump.
Nvidia's shares fell sharply in premarket trading after Chinese startup DeepSeek launched a competitive AI model, raising concerns over US tech firms' competitiveness and causing a broader tech stock sell-off.
Fuji TV's top executives resigned following a scandal involving an employee's dispute, sparking debates on corporate culture and the role of an advisor. The company faces challenges in restoring trust and managing financial impacts as sponsor withdrawals affect program production and advertising revenue.