While this pandemic has caused widespread fear and uncertainty in the markets, and uncertainty about the future, investors have been looking for opportunities to safely invest their hard-earned cash. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Faced With Criticism, Scrambles to Do More Coronavirus Testing
A medical worker waits to conduct a simulation for a walk-in style polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at a makeshift facility in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan businesses reopen as government eyes end to emergency measures in some regions
As Japan prepares to ease coronavirus restrictions in some parts of the country, a growing number of the country's businesses are planning to resume operations despite concerns that isolation ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on hopes for U.S.-China deal, potential lifting of state of emergency
Japanese shares advanced on Friday, in line with Wall Street's gains, as news of top trade representatives of China and the United States holding a phone talks calmed investors worried about simmering ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes another stimulus package as pandemic crushes economy
Japan will look into additional steps to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, its economy minister said on Friday, signalling that more stimulus measures could be forthcoming as ... ( read original story ...)
15-year-old hacker and crew of ‘evil geniuses’ accused of $24 million crypto theft
A lawsuit alleges Ellis Pinsky boasted to friends that, starting at age 13, he stole more than $100 million worth of cryptocurrency, hundreds of thousands of dollars of which has been converted into ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: NY governor warns about rare condition in kids
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause m ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2020 Canceled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic, Online Expo Possible
The TGS2020, one of the biggest video game conventions in the world, is canceled because of the Coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Bain Capital makes $1bn bet on Japan’s nursing homes
US private equity firm Bain Capital is placing a $1bn bet on the future of Japan’s nursing homes and dog-grooming salons, through a management buyout that dealmakers say could begin a boom in asset ... ( read original story ...)
Hot springs and baseball stadiums core to Japan’s national security
Hot springs, fountain pens and baseball stadiums are core to Japan’s national security and require clearance for foreign investment, according to a long-awaited list of companies published by the ... ( read original story ...)
Inter-species lockdown meet-up at Japan aquarium
A Japanese aquarium has come up with a wild idea to entertain the public during its temporary closure due to the coronavirus outbreak - ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2020 Cancelled Out Of Coronavirus Concerns, Online Event To Happen Instead
The Tokyo Game Show 2020 will not be holding its annual live event this year, instead opting for a safer, stay-at-home and friendly online event. ( read original story ...)
Japan offers weekend’s only top-level event as horse racing struggles to resume
Coronavirus brings worldwide horse racing almost to a halt, with only one Grade 1 event on the weekend schedule, but rays of hope exist. ( read original story ...)
Japan lowers bar to coronavirus testing, drops temperature guideline
The Japanese Health Ministry said on Friday it now wants people experiencing difficulty breathing or those with a fever to seek advice on whether they may have been infected with the new coronavirus, ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn: Turkey charges seven over escape from Japan
Prosecutors in Turkey have charged seven people in connection with ex-Nissan boss Carlo Ghosn's escape from Japan in December. Four pilots, two other flight attendants, and an airline executive are ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland faces longer closure after Japan extends state of emergency
London (CNN Business)Disney's theme parks in Tokyo will remain closed with more than 5,000 park employees working a reduced schedule after Japan extended its state of emergency until the end of May. A ... ( read original story ...)