The company plans to raise an additional $250 million in a forward purchase agreement with Japanese game developer Nexon (TSE ... SPAC Ascendant Digital Acquisition files for a $300 million IPO ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-Backed Lemonade Snags $319M In IPO At $1.6B Valuation
Lemonade, the insurance startup backed by Japan's SoftBank, came off an IPO with $319M and a valuation at $1.6B, less than the $2.1B it was valued at last year. ( read original story ...)
Toyota to broaden scope of work-from-home program
Toyota Motor Corp. will expand its teleworking program to cover not only all office workers but some professionals, starting in September, company official ... ( read original story ...)
Karaoke businesses hit sour note with COVID-19
SAPPORO, Japan >> Karaoke establishments have been a persistent source of novel coronavirus clusters in Japan. While businesses in Sapporo have taken infection control seriously, few expect to ... ( read original story ...)
As cases in Tokyo surge, Japan gives expert advisory panel a makeover
With new coronavirus cases in Tokyo surging to a two-month high, Japan faces the prospect of a second wave without the experts who tackled the first phase of the epidemic. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan scrapped a $4 billion missile defense purchase from the U.S.
Tokyo agreed to buy 2 Aegis Ashore systems under pressure from Trump, but with him now distracted and Japanese residents fuming, the deal is off. ( read original story ...)
All Crypto Exchanges Are Equal But Some Are More Equal Than Others
What if crypto exchange users were able to get their hands on meaningful market sentiment data free of charge? It appears that this is now possible and would give traders a competitive edge as crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin As A Payment System — Crypto Cards And The Rocky Road They Travel
Many companies using Wirecard’s service would have been struck by the news, and would have had to hit the panic buttons, including a few crypto companies using Wirecard for their own card payment ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lender BlockFi Says Monthly Revenue Up 100% After Bitcoin Halving User Boost
BlockFi says its monthly revenue has doubled as it sees a surge in new users for its crypto lending service and interest accounts. In a company blog posted on Thursday, the crypto lender said monthly ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei climbs slightly to 22,145, tempered by infection surge in Tokyo
Tokyo stocks rebounded modestly on Thursday, although their upside was capped by growing coronavirus fears amid a rise in infections in the capital. The Ni ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains on hopes of economic rebound; Mothers start-up index dives
Japanese shares climbed a tick higher to end firmer on Thursday on subtle signs that the global economy was emerging from the coronavirus lockdown, though investors maintained a cautious stance after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. to invest $14bn in LNG development in Africa
Nikkei has learned. Under the deal, a syndicate of lenders including the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and the nation's top-three private sector banks will provide the loans ... ( read original story ...)
Chelsea unveil their new Three-sponsored home kit which they will wear for the first time at West Ham TONIGHT after their old deal with Yokohama Tyres expired last night
The fresh kit, which brings 'a touch of Savile Row to Stamford Bridge' and has the phrase 'The Pride of London ' embossed into it, is available to buy from the online store from July 9. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo cases spike to highest number since May
The Japanese capital has confirmed 107 new cases of the coronavirus, the highest since early May, raising concern about a possible resurgence of the disease just as businesses return to normal. Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will cut bond issuance for FY2019 budget by $4.7 bln -sources
Japan will issue 500 billion yen ($4.7 billion) less in bonds than it had planned for last fiscal year and instead tap reserves to fill tax revenue shortfalls caused by the coronavirus, several ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports 107 Coronavirus Cases, Highest in Two Months
Tokyo was reported to have 107 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the most since early May, as infections continued to increase as the capital reopens its economy. ( read original story ...)