Research shows women hit harder by COVID-19 economic impact, likely fueling an 80% rise in suicides. Experts say if it can happen in Japan, it "can happen anywhere." ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan to keep funding domestic tourism campaign under new stimulus package – draft
The Japanese government plans to keep setting aside money to promote domestic tourism and dining out in its next stimulus package, according to a draft of the upcoming package seen by Reuters, even as ... ( read original story ...)
Oyo Has $1 Billion to Fund Operations Until IPO, CEO Tells Employees
Ritesh Agarwal, founder and chief executive officer of Oyo Hotels, told employees the Indian startup is making progress in recovering from the coronavirus fallout and has about $1 billion to fund ... ( read original story ...)
Life-size Gundam finally up and moving in Yokohama Port
YOKOHAMA--Watch out below, Gundam has come to life. The 18-meter-tall, 25-ton movable model finally got to stretch its arms and legs in public when it showed off its moves at a media preview on Nov. ( read original story ...)
Holding Group Behind Crypto Exchange BitMEX Names Höptner CEO
The holding group behind BitMEX has appointed Alexander Höptner as chief executive officer, two months after the founders of the cryptocurrency exchange were charged with skirting U.S. laws that ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends near 29-1/2-year high on vaccine, stimulus hopes
Japan's benchmark Nikkei closed near a 29-1/2-year high on Tuesday, tracking gains in U.S. stock futures over growing optimism that major drugmakers will roll out coronavirus vaccines before year-end. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yokohama glitters with night shows
Ahead of Christmas celebrations a large number of both locals and international tourists are visiting the night landscape in Japan Yokohama city ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bourse outage exposes need for investment in human resources
The TSE has admitted its procedures for resuming trading were inadequate as it had not taken into account a glitch that would require a total system reboot. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares flirt with 29-year high on vaccine, stimulus hopes
Japanese shares rose toward a 29-year high on Tuesday, tracking gains in U.S. stock futures on the back of growing optimism that major drugmakers will roll out coronavirus vaccines some time before ... ( read original story ...)
From Yokohama with love: The rise of ‘home-style ramen’ in KL
SHAH ALAM, Dec 1 — One of Japan’s major port cities, Yokohama is home to the largest Chinatown in the Land of the Rising Sun. No surprise, then, that it’s also a thriving commercial hub and a haven ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic rings back in Tokyo Bay; a sign of hope in pandemic
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 ...)
Japan to Loosen Work Rules on Foreigners Stuck Due to Pandemic
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is loosening regulations on part-time work for foreigners stuck in the country due to the novel coronavirus and having trouble supporting themselves, the government said on ... ( read original story ...)
ITEC Entertainment Opens New Office in Osaka, Japan
ITEC Entertainment Corporation, an industry leader in the creation of innovative solutions for the leisure, hospitality, and entertainment industries, today announced the opening of a new office in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Corporate Capex, Profits Sag as COVID Impact Bites
On the quarter, corporate capital spending declined 1.2% in July-September on a seasonally-adjusted basis, narrowing from a 7.1% decline in the previous quarter. The data will be used to calculate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Q3 corporate capex down 10.6% year/year – MOF
Japanese companies cut spending on plant and equipment in July-September by 10.6% from the same period a year earlier, Ministry of Finance data showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, China restart reciprocal business travel
Japan and China welcomed the restart Monday of reciprocal business travel, with expectations the easing of border controls and compulsory 14-day quarantine requirements will expedite the ... ( read original story ...)