A final decision on allowing spectators to attend the Games in Japan next year has not been made yet, but strides in COVID-19 vaccine development has Olympics officials hopeful ... ( read original story ...)
With Tokyo posing a challenge to Hong Kong’s financial hub crown, are companies likely to head for Japan? Analysts weigh in
The Japanese government has swiftly implemented measures to bolster Tokyo’s chances, sensing weakness in rival Hong Kong amid political turmoil. ( read original story ...)
Rude behavior does not have a nationality
On Friday, when a Japanese brand launched its new clothing line, there was chaos at one of its branches in Nagoya. As some videos that went viral show, people did not stand in line, some glass panes ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t to give financial support for shorter hours as virus surges
The Japanese government will financially support shops and restaurants that are asked to shorten their business hours in order to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Yoshihide ... ( read original story ...)
Omron and Sapporo lead climate fight with 20% CO2 cuts: poll
TOKYO -- Japanese businesses are accelerating efforts to fight climate change, with medical device maker Omron and beer brewery Sapporo Holdings reducing CO2 emissions by 20% in a boost to Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Bets on hold for planned Yokohama casino
The Japanese government’s plan to introduce casinos to the country by the mid-2020s has been controversial from the start. So-called integrated resorts have the potential to become real money spinners ... ( read original story ...)
Low on stock – Pandemic-era IPO boom may not reverse equity shortage
Stock market bulls rejoicing at promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine and the prospect of a more predictable U.S. presidency may have another ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo residents asked to stay home as COVID-19 numbers surge
Sapporo is expected to raise its alert for the pandemic to the fourth level, the second highest of the five on the prefecture's coronavirus scale. ( read original story ...)
5.0-magnitude quake hits 89 km off Naze, Japan: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted 89 km off Naze, Japan, at 15:08:13 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Low on stock – Pandemic-era IPO boom may not reverse equity shortage
Stock market bulls rejoicing at promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine and the prospect of a more predictable U.S. presidency may have another ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy rebounds from virus devastation, but the comeback is fragile.
Japan became the latest major economy to bounce back from the devastation of the coronavirus, as lockdowns eased and pent-up demand led to surging domestic consumption and a rebound in exports. But ... ( read original story ...)
Walmart expects $2 billion non-cash loss from stake sale in Japan’s Seiyu
Walmart Inc said on Monday it sees a non-cash loss of about $2 billion after tax, in its fourth fiscal quarter due to a sale of a majority stake in Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu. ( read original story ...)
With Economy on the Mend, Japan Weighs Handouts Versus Private-Sector Spending
The country’s economy is about halfway back from the worst of the pandemic, and economists say getting all the way back might not happen until 2024. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus updates: Olympic optimism as IOC’s Bach meets with Japan PM Suga
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 1.3 million people worldwide. Over 54.4 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new ... ( read original story ...)
PayPal’s crypto service officially debuts in the US
PayPal announced that its US customers can now buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies with a new spending limit of $20,000. ( read original story ...)
Simple steps to keep your crypto safe
As Bitcoin is now sitting at its highest historical levels and the crypto community is anticipating more records in the near future, it is important to remember that the safety of crypto holdings very ... ( read original story ...)