Japanese shares slipped to near three-week low on Monday as concerns about a spike in new cases of COVID-19 worldwide poured cold water on hopes of a quick recovery from a coronavirus-driven global ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Beijing Cases Climb; Some U.K. Shops Open: Virus Update
Spreading cases in Beijing raised concern of a resurgence of the pandemic in China, while a former Food and Drug Administration chief said new U.S. outbreaks are occurring and Tokyo infections jumped. ( read original story ...)
South Korea conveys ‘deep regret’ to Japan over wartime labor omission
South Korea expressed regret and summoned the top Japanese diplomat to Seoul over information omission regarding Korean wartime laborers. ( read original story ...)
Japan winger Fukuoka skipping Olympics to begin medical studies
Winger Kenki Fukuoka, who helped Japan reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals last year, has said he will not be available for the rugby sevens tournament at the Tokyo Olympics as he will be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe vows fiscal reform after economy overcomes virus hit
Japan will resume fiscal reform once the economy overcomes the hit from the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, brushing aside calls by some lawmakers to keep spending permanently ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Sees 48 Virus Cases, 20 From Nightlife District, Local Media Says
Tokyo found 48 new cases of coronavirus Monday, local Japanese media reported, with almost half of which were connected to nightlife districts that have been the epicenter of recent infections. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Crashes Under $9,000 As $10 Billion Wiped From Crypto Markets
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets have been searching for direction over the last few days but has finally made a ... ( read original story ...)
This Crypto Wallet Manages Multiple Coins
The growing number of practical applications for cryptocurrencies has given rise to numerous crypto wallets—apps enabling users to access and manage their crypto assets. The crypto wallet niche is ... ( read original story ...)
Far from home and on lockdown, Army mariners celebrate service’s 245th birthday in Japan
Rain and drizzle did little to dampen the spirits of 14 mariners aboard the U.S. Army Vessel Harpers Ferry who celebrated the service’s 245th birthday Sunday. Six thousand miles from home and locked ... ( read original story ...)
Patrick Tuipulotu re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu probably would have today been announcing he was leaving New Zealand had it not been for that 19-7 loss to England. That defeat changed the course of his personal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Sees Most Virus Cases Since May 5 as It Eases Restrictions
Thirty-two of the cases were traced to nightclubs and bars, a spokeswoman for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said by phone, with 18 of them coming from a single business establishment in Shinjuku, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will resume fiscal reform once economy out of deflation: PM Abe
Japan will resume efforts to improve its fiscal health once the economy emerges from deflation and overcomes the hit from the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Owner Loses All His BTC To Phishing Scam, Crypto Community Sends Donation
When a victim lost his entire Bitcoin savings in a phishing scheme, the crypto community rallied and offered support, including donations and offer of forensic help. ( read original story ...)
40,000 cruise ship workers still trapped at sea amid Covid-19 concerns: Report
Cruise lines stopped sailing in mid-March after several high-profile outbreaks at sea. More than 600 people fell ill aboard Carnival Corp.’s Diamond Princess while it was quarantined off Japan, for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hasn’t decided to ease entry ban, foreign minister says
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Monday it was not true the government had decided to ease an entry ban, which was implemented to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, for ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 47 new COVID-19 cases, highest since May 5
Of the new infections, a total of 32 are related to nighttime entertainment districts and five are linked to a hospital cluster. ( read original story ...)