Japan has spent the past 20 years trying to persuade the rest of the world to take a more critical stance on China. But having achieved that goal — with an increasingly hostile response from the ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s to Sell Chunk of Japan Business, Speed Closures
The fast-food company said Tuesday it will divest a significant stake in its Japan business and accelerate U.S. restaurant closures it had already planned for future years. McDonald’s aims to close ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama unveils plans to build giant theme park
What do you do with an abandoned army base? Turn it into a gigantic theme park, of course. At least, that’s what Yokohama is planning to do with the remains of the American army’s Kamiseya ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka slams critics urging her to ‘maintain innocent image’: ‘it’s creeping me out’
Naomi Osaka is speaking out after receiving messages from fans chastising her for wearing what she pleases. The 22-year-old tennis star went on the defense after posting several photos of herself ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to ask citizens to avoid drinking in groups of 5 or more
The Osaka prefectural government on Tuesday decided to request its citizens to refrain from drinking in groups of five or more people as the area has been seeing a significant uptick in novel ... ( read original story ...)
What Crypto Lender Celsius Isn’t Telling Its Depositors
Like all lending, the crypto kind carries risk. Celsius may be taking more of it than depositors, who have loaned it more than $1 billion, fully realize. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus stalks Southeast Asia’s once-thriving unicorns
JAKARTA/TOKYO -- Car-leasing startup Smove was startlingly ... U.S., and WeWork's own attempt collapse the moment it filed its IPO prospectus in August, the myth of the ever-growing startup ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian wheelchair basketball players ruled eligible to compete at Tokyo Games
Canada's wheelchair basketball teams are relieved no more players will be lost to a realigning of eligibility standards. ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s to Sell Chunk of Its Japan Business
The fast-food company said Tuesday it will divest a significant stake in its Japan business and accelerate U.S. restaurant closures it had already planned for future years. McDonald’s aims to close ... ( read original story ...)
In Crypto, Financial Empowerment Isn’t Just a Buzzword
Various politicians, including U.S. President Donald Trump, and well-known investors have weighed the topic of crypto, largely in reference to Bitcoin. While Trump’s reference was negative, ... ( read original story ...)
2 men seek bail in court case accusing them of helping Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee Japan
A U.S. magistrate judge improperly denied release to a father and son wanted by Japan on charges that they helped sneak former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of that country, their ... ( read original story ...)
Beer Market Size, Future Forecasts, Growth Rate, And Industry Analysis To 2029 | Anheuser-Busch InBev, Boston Beer Co., Sapporo Breweries
A new report titled, "Global Beer Market Professional Report 2020-2029" has been added by Straits Research in its repository of research reports. The report begins with the market summary, product ... ( read original story ...)
Wall Street slides as US stimulus talks stall – live updates
W all Street is still in the red almost two hours into the trading session. One thing that is weighing on stocks is the impasse in US stimulus negotiations. Senate Republicans ann ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Nakata rocks, Uwasawa rolls as Fighters crush Buffaloes
Sho Nakata homered twice and drove in five runs, while right-hander Naoyuki Uwasawa allowed a run over seven innings for his first ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan considers resuming international travel amid COVID-19, one US state is under consideration
Japan is considering allowing travelers from certain areas to travel there again during the coronavirus pandemic, including one U.S. state: Hawaii. ( read original story ...)
South Korean statue appearing to show Japan’s PM bowing to ‘comfort woman’ angers Tokyo
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea/TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government reacted angrily on Tuesday to a statue in South Korea that appears to depict Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, kneeling and bowing ... ( read original story ...)