Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Monday, with the Nikkei approaching the 26,000 mark to close at a fresh 29-year high as investors w ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Brief: Nikkei 225 Approaches ¥26,000 as Global Stocks Rally
The Nikkei 225 is fast approaching the important 26,000 yen milestone. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng rally is accelerating as global equities rally ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares close at 29-year high on GDP rebound, vaccine race
Japanese stocks touched a 29-year high on Monday after the economy posted its first expansion in four quarters and as progress in developing a COVID-19 vaccine continued to lift global markets. ( read original story ...)
Cluster infections reported at nursing home, kindergarten as virus surges in Hokkaido
Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido confirmed 209 new coronavirus infections on Nov. 15, recording more than 200 cases for four con ... ( read original story ...)
East Asia and ASEAN Wrap: Marinos win big ahead of ACL return
Yokohama F. Marinos' preparation for the 2020 AFC Champions League restart received a timely boost on Saturday as they enjoyed a big win over Urawa Red Diamonds. ( read original story ...)
Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations
IOC President Thomas Bach says Olympic participants and fans arriving for next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo will do ensure safe 2020 Games for spectators, says governor
Tokyo will do everything to develop sufficient coronavirus countermeasures to ensure spectators can enjoy the Tokyo 2020 Olympics safely, Governor Yuriko Koike said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro uses drones to inspect hard-do-get-to places in stations
A subway station inspection process that used to take a lot of time and effort has been made easier with the adoption of drones by Osaka Metr ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: IOC’s Bach ‘very confident’ fans will attend Games
The head of the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has said he is "very confident" that spectators will be able to attend the Tokyo Olympic Games next year. Thomas Bach added that the IOC would ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: IOC chief Thomas Bach ‘very confident’ July Olympics will have fans
Thomas Bach said on Monday he is now “very, very confident” that spectators will be able to attend next year’s pandemic-postponed Tokyo Olympic Games Speaking after meeting Japan’s Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economic Surge Set to Slow as Virus Strikes Back
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s biggest expansion in more than a half century outpaced expectations as exports and consumption powered growth, though the recovery is likely to cool this quarter as the virus ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido: Man, 25, accused of strangling girlfriend
Hokkaido police have arrested a 25-year-old man over the alleged strangulation of his girlfriend at their residence in Ebetsu City ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to avert Covid-19 lockdowns and keep economy open
It may also request business closures in areas with high infections, such as the nightlife district of Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo. The high-risk situations include drinking parties, university ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga Says Will Work Closely With IOC to Host Tokyo Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he looked forward to working closely with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the Tokyo Olympics next year, following a meeting with Thomas ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Pandemic-Hit Economy Returns to Growth July-September
Japan has reported its economy grew at an annual rate of 21.4% in the July-September quarter as some business activity recovered from the shocks of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
How The Crypto Community Got Divided Into Two Halves: CeFi Vs. DeFi
CeFi is an extension of the existing financial model but upgraded to the next level with crypto. It fixed a traditional financial problem — accessibility. Unlike CeFi services, DeFi protocols and ... ( read original story ...)