Following a swift rally over the past week, the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index is now coming up against a key inflection point. ( read original story ...)
Renato Rodriguez, a Top Fintech Advisor, is Creating a Crypto Launchpad to Support Blockchain-Based Startups
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA / ACCESSWIRE / April 27, 2020 / Renato Rodriguez, a blockchain expert, and South America's top fintech advisor, is starting his own crypto Launchpad to finance and incubate ... ( read original story ...)
J-League Fixtures
League fixtures for this week Wednesday, April 29 fixtures (JST/GMT) Vegalta Sendai v Sagan Tosu (1300/0400)-postponed Consadole Sapporo v Urawa Reds (1400/0500)-postponed Shimizu S-Pulse v Gamba ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists unveil how general anesthesia works
Hailed as one of the most important medical advances, the discovery of general anesthetics—compounds that induce unconsciousness, prevent control of movement and block pain—helped transform dangerous ... ( read original story ...)
Downey out to extend family’s cycling legacy in Tokyo
County Down cyclist Mark Downey is hoping to emulate his father and brother by competing at a major international tournament in next year's re-scheduled Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Here’s what Wall Street expects from Osaka Gas’s earnings report
Osaka Gas is reporting earnings from the most recent quarter.Analysts are expecting earnings per share of ¥59.10.Track Osaka Gas ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Announces U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Mobocertinib (TAK-788) for the Treatment of NSCLC Patients with EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutations
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthr ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka mayor draws flak over sexist remark
Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui told reporters on Thursday that men should be entrusted with grocery runs because women “take a long time as they browse around and hesitate about this and that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports Fewest New Coronavirus Cases in 4 Weeks, Calls for Vigilance
Metropolitan Tokyo confirmed 39 more cases of coronavirus infection on Monday, Governor Yuriko Koike said, the fewest since March 30 and the second consecutive day of new cases below triple digits. ( read original story ...)
How hostess bars and cherry blossoms helped undermine Japan’s coronavirus response
Japan’s struggles with cluster outbreaks offer wider lessons as areas around the world study where and when to reopen. ( read original story ...)
To Push Telework, Japan Taking Another Look at Ancient ‘Seal’ Custom
With efforts to promote telecommuting lagging despite the coronavirus crisis, Japan is taking another look at an ancient custom that stubbornly remains an analogue anomaly in an otherwise high-tech ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to tighten grip on corporate bond market
Under the BoJ’s plans, announced on Monday, the central bank will increase its existing holdings of commercial paper and corporate bonds from around ¥5tn ($46bn) to as much as ¥20tn. The move is ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks jump as Bank of Japan enhances monetary policy easing; oil prices drop
The Bank of Japan of Monday announced on Monday an enhancement of its monetary policy easing measures to combat the hit on Japan's economy as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Controversy: Japanese Mayor’s Sexist Remark Claims Women ‘Take A Longer Time’ At Groceries
Mayor of Osaka, Ichiro Matsui, said during a coronavirus press conference in Osaka on Thursday that, "Women take a longer time grocery shopping because they browse through different products and weigh ... ( read original story ...)
A cut above: Tokyo barber launches ‘telecut’ service as COVID-19 hits business
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many services and events to go virtual in Japan, leading to the advent of online classes, online nomikai (drinking parties) and even online hostess bars. But online ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares climb on gains in New York, BOJ stimulus decision
Tokyo shares advanced sharply Monday, taking heart from solid performances late last week on Wall Street, with the Bank of Japan's ad ... ( read original story ...)