Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday, as flaring tensions between the U.S. and China added to uncertainties overhanging regional markets. Benchmarks rose in Hong Kong and Sydney but fell in Shanghai, ... ( read original story ...)
K-Drama ‘Romantic Hacker’ Will Focus On Crypto-Related Topics, To Air In October
Romantic Hacker tells the story of a young student hacker working on Jeju International Crypto Exchange. This is the first Korean drama that deals with the subject of blockchain and cryptocurrency. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s capital sets new daily record of 300 coronavirus infections, media say
More than 300 new coronavirus infections have been reported in Japan's capital of Tokyo, domestic media said on Thursday. The daily figure was a record, topping the previous high of 293 cases reported ... ( read original story ...)
Shares mixed in Asia after Wall Street advance
Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday, with the region’s biggest market in Tokyo closed for a four-day ... to protect American intellectual property. China said it would retaliate. ( read original story ...)
A Seminal Moment For Cryptoassets – The EU’s Proposed Framework For A Market In Crypto Assets
After years of anticipation on December 2019 the European Commission issued a public consultation on crypto assets, which concluded on March 19, 2020. Following extensive feedback from the industry ... ( read original story ...)
Postponed Tokyo Olympics hit 1-year-to-go mark — again
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics have hit the one-year-to-go mark — again. But few are in a mood to celebrate. Tokyo observed the original date a year ago. That was before the ... ( read original story ...)
IOC And Federations Can Foot Postponed Tokyo Games Bill – But Cancellation ‘Would Be Disaster’
With backing of almost one billion dollars, the IOC "has large reserves and insurance so I don't think it is in danger", says Jean-Loup Chappelet, professor emeritus at the Lausanne-based Swiss ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Kicks off Domestic Tourism Campaign as Critics Point to Virus Surge
Japan launched a national travel campaign on Wednesday that aims to revive a battered tourism industry, but the effort has drawn heavy criticism as major cities have racked up a jump in new ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain threatens flood-weary Japan, Korean Peninsula
After deadly flooding struck the Korean Peninsula and Japan earlier this month, another dose of heavy rainfall will renew the risk of flooding this week.This rain is expected to come as a ... ( read original story ...)
ZS Opens Osaka Office to Strengthen its Japanese Client Service and Access to Top Talent
"We have been serving clients in the Osaka region for several years now. The investment in the new office will help us continue building on our business expansion and growth strategy, solidifying our ... ( read original story ...)
US Shuts China’s Houston Consulate; Pompeo Cites Intellectual Property Theft
“It’s been European intellectual property, too, costing hundreds of thousands of jobs ... at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G-20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. While Trump ... ( read original story ...)
Allianz Ambassadors Tokyo 2020
He was charged with property damage, among other offences. He faced up to three years in jail if convicted, police said. Credit: Czech Republic Police via Storyful ... ( read original story ...)
Peacock Features “Road to Tokyo” Channel, Original Documentaries And Exclusive Specials To Celebrate One Year Until The Tokyo Games
With just over one year until the Tokyo Olympics begin on July 23, 2021, Peacock has created its first pop-up channel: "Road to Tokyo," a 24/7 stream dedicated to Olympic and Paralympic classic ... ( read original story ...)
3:00 Nagoya (JPN)
Nanyo Kozen (JPN) 18-1 (8-11) 4th of 11, shd behind Satsuki Ogon (8-7) at Nagoya 7f in Jul. Crystal Move (JPN) 13-8 (8-7) 2nd of 11, shd behind Kitano Atticus (8-11) at Nagoya 7f in Jul. Shori O (JPN) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s domestic travel campaign gets off to rocky start
TOKYO -- A controversial Japanese campaign to promote domestic travel kicked off Wednesday, but the demand outlook remains dim going into a four-day holiday weekend as Tokyo and now Osaka grapple ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: British athletes free to take a knee at rescheduled Olympics
British athletes are free to take a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement at next year's rescheduled Toky. ( read original story ...)