The Japanese government will allow business travelers who plan to stay no more than 72 hours to enter the country without quarantining, Nikkei has learned, as it eases up on COVID-19 restrictions in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease entry rules for business trips of up to 3 days – report
Japan will ease entry restrictions on business travellers for stays of up to three days in a bid to revive economic activity after visits from abroad ground to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to ease entry rules for short business trips – Yomiuri
The Japanese government is planning to ease entry restrictions on business travelers for short trips of up to three days, the Yomiuri Shimbun, a national newspaper, reported on Thursday. This comes as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Narita airport to waive landing fees on domestic flights to prop up airlines
Japan's Narita airport operator said on Thursday it would waive landing and parking fees for all domestic flights, in a bid to support airlines which have been hit by the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic Put Tailwind Behind Crypto Markets: Ripple Labs
Brad Garlinghouse, chief executive officer at Ripple Labs Inc., discusses the trends he’s seeing for the cryptocurrencies, U.S. regulations and the possibility of the company moving out of the U.S. He ... ( read original story ...)
Russian officials must now declare crypto holdings
Russia's public officials will be mandated to declare all private crypto assets holdings from New Year’s Day, 2021. The requirements were announced on Oct. 20 by the office of Russian prosecutor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.48 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.48 percent at 23,525.59 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.59 percent at 1,627.92. TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has so few women politicians that when even one is gaffe-prone, it’s damaging
Japanese lawmaker Mio Sugita caused outrage on social media when she said that some women lie about sexual assaults. ( read original story ...)
US PayPal users can soon use crypto in lieu of fiat currency
PayPal has announced its foray into the crypto market, launching a new service that will allow users to buy, hold, and sell digital currency. After receiving a conditional Bitlicence from the New York ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade lower as IMF downgrades growth forecast for Asia Pacific
Shares in Japan were set to trade lower at the open, as the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday downgraded its growth forecast for Asia-Pacific. Futures pointed to a lower open for Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
‘Like a movie warp scene’: Experiencing 500 kph on Japan’s new maglev train
JR Central on Oct. 19 unveiled its new maglev bullet train, whizzing reporters along an experimental track at speeds of up to 500 kilometers per hour, ... ( read original story ...)
How Taxes Will Complicate Crypto Payments On PayPal
Paypal is preparing to launch a digital wallet and a Cryptocurrency Hub allowing its customers to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, bitcoin cash, and litecoin. Beginning in ... ( read original story ...)
US crypto derivatives merchants need to leave customer funds alone, says CFTC
The CFTC has issued new guidance for crypto derivatives markets that hold customer funds, much of which boils down to "be very, very careful." Per guidance released Wednesday evening ... ( read original story ...)
New technology from Stanford scientists finds long-hidden quakes, and possible clues about how earthquakes evolve
Tiny movements in Earth’s outermost layer may provide a Rosetta Stone for deciphering the physics and warning signs of big quakes. New algorithms that work a little like human vision are now detecting ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka And Rapper BF Cordae Enjoy Romantic Dinner On Beach For Birthday
Naomi Osaka and her rapper boyfriend Cordae had the most epic romantic dinner on the beach to celebrate her birthday. ( read original story ...)
Survey: 80% of volunteers for Tokyo Olympics concerned about COVID-19
Nearly 80% of volunteers for the Tokyo Summer Olympics and Paralympics next year say they're concerned about how the city will handle the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)