Louis Vuitton has chosen Osaka for a partnership with lots of images published on its social profiles, for the Spring-Summer 2021 campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Senior IOC official says spectators not ‘must-have’ in Tokyo – Kyodo
Spectators at the beleaguered Tokyo Games are not a "must have", senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound said in an interview with Kyodo News on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports post first annual gain in two years in December
Japan's exports rose for the first time in two years in December, driven by shipments to China, government data showed, offering a glimmer of hope for policymakers counting on an export-led recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Light 4.2 quake hits near Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred early morning on Thursday 21 January 2021 at 6:02 am local time near Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre ... ( read original story ...)
BlackRock Takes First Step Into Crypto Exposure in Two Funds
BlackRock Inc. is adding Bitcoin futures as an eligible investment to two funds, the first time the money manager is offering clients exposure to cryptocurrency. ( read original story ...)
Japan Dec exports rise 2.0% year/year – MOF
Japan's exports rose 2.0% in December from a year earlier, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data showed on Thursday, posting the first annual increase in two years and reflecting a pick-up in overseas demand ... ( read original story ...)
Many moving from Tokyo amid pandemic but not to outlying areas
But now, working remotely has given Nagata, 33, the chance to move from central Tokyo to outside the capital. “Teleworking has become a common work style, eliminating the need to live in the central ... ( read original story ...)
HH&L Acquisition, a SPAC targeting healthcare in Asia, files for a $300 million IPO
H H&L Acquisition, a blank check company targeting the healthcare sector in Asia, filed on Wednesday with the SEC to raise up to $300 million in an initial public offering. The Hong Kong-based company ... ( read original story ...)
Tag Heuer announces Naomi Osaka as new brand ambassador
Rarely in a generation does an athlete emerge who not only redefines their sport, but also uses their influence and personal style to ignite conversation on a g ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Conversation: Terra Project Proves It’s on Solid Ground
The LUNA token serves as collateral for these stablecoins and powers the Terra blockchain’s delegated proof of stake system, ensuring stability and security of the network. Terra's Mirror Protocol ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Opens Up on Her Connection with Fashion Aside from Tennis
Japanese World No. 3 Naomi Osaka talks about being Louis Vuitton's global brand ambassador and the place fashion holds in her life. ( read original story ...)
Olympic athletes and officials ponder vaccine dilemma as Tokyo Games loom
With the Covid-19 pandemic still raging, Olympians wonder whether they will – and should – be vaccinated in time for the Games ... ( read original story ...)
Adam Peaty optimistic that Tokyo Olympics will go ahead this summer
The Olympic 100m breaststroke champion Adam Peaty has insisted he is “very hopeful” the Games will go ahead this summer after being named in Team GB’s squad for Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Banking Is Going Mainstream – Breaking Down Recent OCC Updates
Keeping up the positive crypto momentum from 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) recently issued updates demonstrating how quickly crypto and traditional financial services are ... ( read original story ...)
A New GPU For Crypto Miners Might Solve The Nvidia Supply Problem
Right now a single Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti graphics card is capable of much more than delivering a quality 1440p gaming experience. It’s also capable of earning you $4.22 USD in profit per day from mining ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Preview: Forecast from seven major banks
The Bank of Japan will announce its latest decision on monetary policy this Thursday at 03:00 GMT and as we get closer to the release time, here are the expectations forecast by the economists and ... ( read original story ...)