The dollar was directionless around ¥106.35 in Tokyo trading Friday ahead of the release of key U.S. economic data. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥106.36-37, against ¥106.35-35 at the same time ... ( read original story ...)
How Two Divorce Lawyers Survived Quarantine on the Diamond Princess
They have been married for 22 years, live alone together, and as divorce lawyers who run a private practice together, they have some insight into what keeps couples together or wedges them apart. "You ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tightens rules on foreign stakes in 518 firms, citing national security
Japan announced on Friday a list of its firms subject to tighter foreign ownership rules, including majors such as Toyota Motor Corp and Sony Corp , as the United States and Europe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan jumps more than 2% as Asia stocks rise ahead of US jobs report
The U.S. employment report for April is expected to be out at 8:30 a.m. ET Friday. Economists expect that more than 20 million jobs were lost last month, according to Dow Jones. ( read original story ...)
Sony to make, donate face shields to Japan hospitals
Sony Corp said on Friday it will manufacture and donate medical face shields to hospitals in Japan, amid worries about the availability of protective equipment for healthcare workers dealing with the ... ( read original story ...)
Yukio Okamoto, Diplomat Who Nurtured Japan’s U.S. Ties, Dies at 74
While in government and in the private sector, he advised Japanese prime ministers on how to manage the relationship between the two economic giants. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sharp Halves Full-Year Profit Forecast as Virus Hits Tech Demand
Sharp, which makes sensors, camera modules and screens for Apple's iPhones, expected annual operating profit in the year ended in March to come in at 52 billion yen ($489 million), down from its ... ( read original story ...)
Revealed! The ‘small details’ holding up Newcastle United’s Saudi-financed takeover
A report originating in the Middle East claims the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers takeover of Newcastle United has been held up due to ‘a few small ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea considers delaying school reopenings
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 ...)
Thank Italy’s Fight Against The Black Death For Today’s Coronavirus Quarantine
Early maritime quarantine procedures were developed well before bacteria and viruses were understood, and they were by no means perfect. For example, quarantines were less effective at curbing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: How the Olympics’ postponement has affected fans
We asked fans planning to attend Tokyo 2020 to get in touch with how the Olympics' postponement had affected them - here are their stories. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2020 Has Officially Been Canceled
The latest convention to officially be canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak is the Tokyo Game Show 2020, as the organization revealed today. ( read original story ...)
Japan businesses re-open 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 were planning to resume operations after month-long shutdowns have brought ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan, U.S. agree to cooperate in COVID-19 fight
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 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan could lift state of emergency in areas with no new virus cases: minister
More Japanese prefectures were reporting zero coronavirus cases on a daily basis, and lifting the state of emergency for those regions was within sight, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks jump 2% as Asia stocks rise ahead of US jobs report
The U.S. employment report for April is expected to be out at 8:30 a.m. ET Friday. Economists expect that more than 20 million jobs were lost last month, according to Dow Jones. ( read original story ...)