The governing party, in an emergency vote restricted to members of Parliament and select delegates, overwhelmingly backed the leading symbol of continuity from Shinzo Abe’s long premiership. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, coronavirus discrimination proves almost as hard to eradicate as the disease
Nearly nine months after the coronavirus first arrived in Japan, “korona sabetsu” (coronavirus discrimination) is proving almost as hard to eradicate as the virus itself. Japan does not release the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga: Given Pandemic, Political Vacuum Had to Be Avoided
Yoshihide Suga, the new president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), said he had thought deeply about running for the position and decided that given the coronavirus pandemic, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan celebrates Osaka; Sponsors cautious about activism | Charlotte Observer
Japan is celebrating Naomi Osaka's victory at the U.S. Open, especially her array of corporate sponsors. But like much of Japan, they are more muted in backing — or understanding — her campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga Wins Ruling Party Race to Replace Premier Abe
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was elected leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party by an overwhelming majority, ushering in the country’s first change of prime minister in ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to build new off-highway tyre plant in Visakhapatnam
This is to expand production capacity of ATG (Alliance Tire Group), a Yokohama Rubber Group company engaged in the manufacture and sale of off-highway tyres, such as those used in agricultural and ... ( read original story ...)
80 new COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, 1st time in a week to go under 100
The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 80 new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 14, the first time the figure has fallen below 100 in a week. Patients in their 20s and 30s accounted for 17 and 16 of the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks rise as Japan’s SoftBank soars around 9% following Arm deal announcement
Shares of Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group soared on Monday following an announcement that the firm is set to sell U.K. chip designer Arm to U.S. chip firm Nvidia. ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide Suga, Right-Hand Man of Shinzo Abe, Is Set to Be Japan’s Prime Minister
The governing party, in an emergency vote restricted to insiders, overwhelmingly backed the leading symbol of continuity from Mr. Abe’s long premiership. ( read original story ...)
Japan celebrates Osaka; Sponsors cautious about activism
Japan is celebrating Naomi Osaka's victory at the U.S. Open, especially her array of corporate sponsors. But like much of Japan, they are more muted in backing — ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto News Recap: Starbucks Brews Blockchain-Based Supply Chain
American Crypto exchange Gemini announced it will start accepting deposits in PAX Gold, PAX Gold (PAXG), Amp (AMP), and Compound (COMP) from September 15. Tyler Winklevoss, Gemini co-founder, ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Doesn’t Have an Identity Crisis. Much
News that SoftBank Group Corp. has decided to swap its ownership of Arm Ltd. for a $21.5 billion stake in chip giant Nvidia Corp. plus $12 billion in cash is a reminder that the Japanese conglomerate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares end firmer ahead of election results; SoftBank jumps
Japanese shares ended higher on Monday as investors awaited election results for the country's ruling party to choose a successor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, while SoftBank Group jumped on Nvidia ... ( read original story ...)
JGBs little changed ahead of election results, central bank meetings
Japanese government bond prices were little changed on Monday in thin trade, as investors stayed away from taking big positions ahead of election results for the country's ruling party to choose a ... ( read original story ...)
Women Shut Out Of Japan Election At Cost Of $550 Billion
The World Economic Forum highlights estimates that greater gender equality would add $550 billion to Japan’s annual gross domestic product. ( read original story ...)
Buffett’s Japan Bet Is Green Light for Investors: Ed Rogers
Ed Rogers, chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Rogers Investment Advisors, discusses the upcoming leadership change in Japan, and the implications for the country's policies, the ... ( read original story ...)