The coronavirus pandemic is posing a serious challenge to the business models of low-cost airlines which have relied on high seat occ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to push for early scrapping of UK auto tariffs in trade talks
Japan will call for an early elimination of automobile and auto parts tariffs in negotiations on a post-Brexit trade agreement with Britain, the country's trade minister said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Online used car seller Vroom raises $467.5 mln in upsized U.S. IPO
Online used car seller Vroom Inc raised $467.5 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Monday, as the IPO market picks up momentum after the COVID-19 pandemic placed many ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan Inc Battles Coronavirus, Cash and Bank Deposits Rise at Record Pace in May
Japan's money stock, or currency in circulation and bank deposits, rose at the fastest annual pace on record in May as companies hoarded cash to guard against slumping sales from the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Q&A: State of Tokyo Olympics 2 1/2 months after postponement
It’s been 2 and a half months since the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
What we know and don’t know about the postponed Tokyo Olympics
It's been 2 ½ months since the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So where do the games stand? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Lixil Group to discuss stake sale in home improvement unit at board meeting
Luxury toilet maker Lixil Group Corp said on Tuesday it would discuss the possible sale of its stake in Lixil Viva at a board meeting on the same day, in a deal the Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)
UK to start post-Brexit trade talks with Japan
The UK and Japan are set to begin talks on Tuesday aimed at reaching agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal. The negotiations come as London and Tokyo work towards replacing the agreement Britain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants manufacturing back from China, but breaking up supply chains is hard to do
When Japanese firm Iris Ohyama agreed in April to begin producing much-needed face masks in Japan, it marked a win for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who wants to bring manufacturing back from China. ( read original story ...)
Brave privacy browser ‘mistake’ added affiliate links to crypto URLs
Brave, the open-source Chromium-based browser that promises elevated privacy, has been called out by users for potentially putting revenue over user trust. The company has been redirecting certain ... ( read original story ...)
UK and Japan aim for free trade deal this year as negotiations begin
Brexit trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday which the government said both sides hoped would enter into force by the end of this year. ( read original story ...)
Federal, Kumho, Nexen, Yokohama earn iF Design Awards
HANOVER, Germany — iF International Forum Design G.m.b.H. has awarded its iF Design Award for 2020 to Federal Tire Corp., Kumho Tire Co. Inc., Nexen Tire Corp. and Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. for ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Insurance startup Lemonade files for U.S. IPO
Tech-driven insurance startup Lemonade Inc filed for its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) on Monday, looking to tak ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrinks less as analysts question capex data
Japan's economy shrank less than initially estimated in the first quarter due to surprisingly strong business investment, but analysts warn the latest revised figures likely offer a distorted view of ... ( read original story ...)
How To Buy Bitcoin Without A Crypto Wallet
Most probably assume that you need to create a cryptocurrency wallet in order to store your bitcoin. We've heard stories about people getting locked out of their wallet with no way to recover access ... ( read original story ...)
Amwell files for IPO as it keeps up the surging demand of its virtual care services
Amwell is preparing to go public after raising nearly $200 million in funding to keep up with surging demand for its telehealth services. ( read original story ...)