Activity has jumped as pandemic limits have eased, in a positive sign for global growth, but damage may be deeper than the initial numbers showed. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Expands More Than Expected
The growth occurred at the fastest pace in at least 40 years in the July-September period as private consumption and exports improved along with the reopening of the global economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy rebounds from record slump as pandemic pain eases
Japan's economy grew an annualised 21.4% in the third quarter, data showed on Monday, rebounding sharply from a record postwar slump in a sign the country is gradually emerging from the damage caused ... ( read original story ...)
KKR, Rakuten seek to invest in Walmart-owned Japanese supermarket chain – Nikkei
KKR (NYSE:KKR) and Japanese ecommerce company Rakuten (OTCPK:RKUNY) (OTCPK:RKUNF) are in talks to invest in Walmart (NYSE:WMT)-owned Seiyu, a Japanese supermarket chain, Nikkei reports, citing ... ( read original story ...)
‘Better Call Saul’ Star Rhea Seehorn Recalls Traumatic Experiences From Her Childhood In Japan
Better Call Saul' star Rhea Seehorn discusses her childhood in Japan, where she experienced 3 traumatic experiences, 2 natural and 1 social. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes near Naha, Japan
A intermediate magnitude 4.6 earthquake was reported in the morning near the city of Naha, Japan. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake hit on Sunday 15 ... ( read original story ...)
IOC president Thomas Bach set to review Olympic preparations in Tokyo
The International Olympic Committee and Tokyo Olympic organizers have been shouting for months the Games will open next July, despite the continuing pandemic. The volume will be turned up Monday and ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Climbs Above $16,000; What Biden’s Win Means For Crypto Regulation
With Joe Biden defeating incumbent Donald Trump in last week’s presidential election, rumors have started to swirl about who will make up his cabinet. ( read original story ...)
Binance US Exit, FINRA Citigroup Fine, NJ Crypto Act, FMVS: Editor’s Pick
As the dust settles on the US election, here are the top stories from the world's of forex, fintech and crypto, in this week's best of the week segment. ( read original story ...)
KKR and Rakuten to invest in Japanese supermarket Seiyu
TOKYO - U.S. investment firm KKR and Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten are in discussions to invest in Seiyu, the Japanese supermarket chain owned by Walmart, Nikkei learned Sunday. KKR, Rakuten and ... ( read original story ...)
Fine balance of hope and doubt as Tokyo 2020 edges towards brighter prospects
To announce, in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic, that the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead next summer "no matter ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine is prepared to lead Eastern Europe’s crypto space
As crypto adoption surges across the globe, recent Ukrainian structural and legislative changes about crypto assets will foster a crypto boom in Eastern Europe. ( read original story ...)
IOC chief in Tokyo, APEC Summit, US-Taiwan ministers
Summitry will reach its peak this week, as leaders from the member countries of BRICS and APEC hold their annual meetings virtually. Saudi Arabia will host its final major G-20 meeting Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo finds luring business from Hong Kong may be a tall order
Tokyo's courtship comes with some concrete promises, including temporary office space in the city for foreign financial firms that want to try out life in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Sport and politics: Naomi Osaka and the value of stars speaking out
When Naomi Osaka walked on to court at the US Open in August, the world’s highest-paid female athlete was covered in names: Nike, Yonex, All Nippon Airways, and Nissin, the company that invented the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finds luring business from Hong Kong may be tough
Tokyo is on a charm offensive, hoping to lure firms in Hong Kong spooked by protests and a controversial security law imposed by China. But the city is proving a tough sell. ( read original story ...)