JP Morgan Asset Management’s outperforming Japan equity fund sees growth opportunities in the information and communications sector as the country lags in adopting key tools like e-commerce and ... ( read original story ...)
LA DWP replacing 7000 miles of water pipes in Los Angeles with earthquake resilient pipes; water will keep flowing after the shaking stops
Local utilities are looking for new ways to make Southern California earthquake safe. LA DWP is replacing thousands of miles of aging water pipes! with quake resilient pipes to help keep the water ... ( read original story ...)
Japan names Covid-safe catchcry ‘sanmitsu’ buzzword of 2020
Sanmitsu is known in English as the three Cs – confined spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings – situations the public are asked to avoid ... ( read original story ...)
Nike’s diversity advert causing a backlash in Japan
Nike is facing a backlash in Japan over an advert which highlights racial discrimination in the country. The video shows the "real life experience" of three young soccer players from mixed heritage. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy minister says government spending alone won’t fill output gap
Japan's government will compile a stimulus package next week that would seek to fill slack in the economy not just with spending but incentives to boost green and digital investment, economy minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow ‘large-scale’ overseas visitors for Tokyo Games: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan aims to allow "large-scale" numbers of overseas visitors to attend next year's Tokyo Olympics without mandatory vaccinations or quarantine provided they submit negative COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Won’t Try to Fill All Output Gap With Stimulus Alone, Says Econmin Nishimura
Japan's government will not try to fill all of the economy's 34 trillion yen ($326 billion) output gap with stimulus measures alone, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Wednesday. Instead, ... ( read original story ...)
A 1% Bond in Japan Is World’s Lowest-Coupon Junk Note in 2020
Japanese consumer lender Aiful Corp. sold bonds with the world’s lowest coupon for a junk-rated issuer this year, as record low rates amid the pandemic redefine what high yield means. ( read original story ...)
Top 6 Ramen Shops in Odori – The Birthplace of Sapporo Ramen!
Sapporo is the biggest city in Hokkaido and also one of Japan's top ramen battlegrounds. Because ramen enthusiasts are spoiled for choice with the mind-boggling amount of ramen stores here, shops have ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F. Marinos’ Postecoglou hails importance of AFC Champions League milestone
Ange Postecoglou hailed the importance of reaching the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 after his Yokohama F. Marinos side secured their progression with a 4-1 win over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on ... ( read original story ...)
Giant Olympic rings are back on display in Tokyo
The five Olympic rings are back in Tokyo Bay. They were removed for maintenance four months ago shortly after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year because of the covid-19 pandemic. The ... ( read original story ...)
How to pretend you are in Tokyo
Perhaps, just for a night, these recommendations might even make you feel like you are there. ( read original story ...)
JP Morgan Asset Sees Opportunities in Japan Telecom Sector
JP Morgan Asset Management’s outperforming Japan equity fund sees growth opportunities in the information and communications sector as the country lags in adopting key tools like e-commerce and ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand Offloads 4 Properties In Japan, Korea For $336M
CapitaLand has sold three malls in Japan as well as an office building in Korea for $448.7 million Singapore dollars (about $335.5 million), according to an announcement Tuesday from the ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic rings reinstalled in Tokyo
Watch "Olympic rings reinstalled in Tokyo after the monument was taken down to undergo maintenance to prepare for the summer games", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow ‘large-scale’ overseas visitor numbers for 2020 Olympics: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan aims to admit "large-scale" numbers of overseas visitors for the Tokyo Olympic Games without mandatory vaccinations or quarantines provided tourists submit negative ... ( read original story ...)