Ronnie Quintarelli says there are “no more excuses” for Nissan in this weekend’s second Fuji SUPER GT round after a disappointing start to the year for the brand. ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.K. pushing to seal bilateral free trade deal this month
After meeting in person to speed up the talks, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi says he and British Trade Secretary Liz Truss are now in agreement on the main issues. ( read original story ...)
Japanese scientists turn to silkworms for COVID-19 vaccine
Nikkei spoke to Kusakabe in May, when Japan was under a state of emergency. The team has mapped out a research plan to develop an effective vaccine. Genes of the protein that forms the outer ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Japan a TikTok ban would affect relations: report
A group of Japanese lawmakers has decided to push for steps to restrict the app over concerns data could end up in the hands of the Chinese government. ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese startups encountering challenges in IPO process
After a successful funding round to prove its strengths, a startup usually aims at the initial public offering (IPO) in order to expand its activities and increase its value. ( read original story ...)
New Chapter in U.S.-China Ties Marked by Confrontation
The Trump administration’s cascade of actions taken against Beijing represent a new chapter in U.S.-China relations, one marked by increasing confrontation and few efforts to de-escalate the tensions. ( read original story ...)
‘Another Day In Crypto,’ Warns Binance CEO After ‘Nightmare’ Bitcoin Futures Spike To $100,000
The bitcoin price flash crashed early on Sunday morning, pushing bitcoin back to just over $10,000. Meanwhile, bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange Binance, the world's largest by volume, was having ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GPIF earns $118 billion in first-quarter returns as stock markets rally
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) said on Friday it earned a first-quarter investment return of 12.49 trillion yen ($118.4 billion) as global stock markets rallied, following its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s coronavirus fatigue is fueling defiance in Tokyo, even as the case count rises
Ayumi Sato is trying to be careful. But she's had enough. Lockdown fatigue is setting in for Sato, a 34-year-old stock trader who lives in Tokyo, and she's not alone. ( read original story ...)
Russia Trying To ‘Denigrate’ Biden, Counterintelligence Chief Says—But China Wants Him To Win
The NCSC head said Russia is trying to “boost” Trump, while China views the president as too “unpredictable” to reelect. ( read original story ...)
Ant Group’s blockbuster dual listing tilts balance in US-China rivalry, helping Hong Kong, Shanghai close in on Nasdaq’s lead
Ant’s IPO is likely to smash fundraising records and boost the turnover of Hong Kong and Shanghai’s stock exchanges. More Chinese tech firms are likely to follow in its footsteps, creating a positive ... ( read original story ...)
UK and Japan aim to strike outline trade deal this month
Britain and Japan have reached substantial agreement in most areas for a bilateral post-Brexit trade deal and will try to clinch a preliminary deal by the end of this month, top officials from both ... ( read original story ...)
Little Tokyo Expands Al Fresco Dining In Downtown Los Angeles
Restaurants in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, are expanding open-air, summertime-dining options with added picnic tables and patio umbrellas, providing patrons more spots to sit and enjoy authentic ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Norway advises citizens to avoid all travel abroad; Japan confirms record new infections
The holiday is over,’ says Norwegian health minister; WHO says true figure across Africa could be much higher than 1 million confirmed cases ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank set to return to profit after big losses
After reporting record losses in May and warning the coronavirus outbreak could be as devastating as the Great Depression, SoftBank Group Corp founder Masayoshi Son is already poised to declare a ... ( read original story ...)
UK and Japan close in on post-Brexit trade deal
Britain and Japan on Friday reached “substantial agreement” on most elements of a post-Brexit trade deal, after two days of talks during which UK trade secretary Liz Truss resisted moves to restrict ... ( read original story ...)