The STCC TCR Scandinavia and Yokohama have extended its partnership up until at least 2022. “We are happy to continue our successful cooperation with Yokohama that brings a lot of positive effects to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Murakami-backed fund to launch counterbid for Carlyle’s buyout of Japan Asia Group
A Japanese activist fund backed by veteran investor Yoshiaki Muarkami said on Thursday it would lunch a counterbid for energy and environment firm Japan Asia Group, which is a buyout target of Carlyle ... ( read original story ...)
Decision on holding delayed Olympic Games ‘could go either way’, says Japan minister
The once-delayed Tokyo Olympics may not go ahead this summer as planned as the COVID-19 pandemic rages, a Japanese cabinet minister said on Thursday, saying the host needs to be ready for anything. ( read original story ...)
Winklevoss Twins Consider Taking Gemini Crypto Exchange Public
Bitcoin billionaires Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss said they’re considering taking Gemini Trust Co. public amid the resurgence of interest in cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Japan May Consider Further Stimulus Package for COVID-19-Hit Economy, Says Minister
Japan could consider fresh economic stimulus, including a possible fourth extra budget, as the government expands a state of emergency amid a record surge in coronavirus infections, a prominent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bars entry for new arrivals and business travelers due to new COVID-19 strains
Authorities will name and shame returnees who breach quarantine restriction, and rescind the residency status of foreign nationals if they fail to adhere to controls. ( read original story ...)
Decision to halt all business travel to Japan an abrupt about-face for Suga administration
To curb the spread of the coronavirus, the government announced on Jan. 13 that it will suspend entry of all nonresident foreign nationals in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan suspends business visit program for 11 economies including Sri Lanka
Japan has suspended a program that allowed business visits by people from certain economies as it tightened border restrictions over renewed coronavirus fears ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new virus emergency met with public indifference
Japan’s expanded state of emergency went into effect Thursday as the government seeks to stop a surge of new coronavirus infections, though with the restrictions not binding ... ( read original story ...)
Central Japan city aims to teach kids about sustainability with city-building browser game
A website using games to teach children about the United Nations' (U.N.) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to solve internatio･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Mining in the Arctic Circle
The Siberian city of Norilsk is best known as the home of mining giant MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC. With a population of 180,000, it’s one of the biggest human settlements beyond the Polar Circle and ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura Partners with SPARX Group to Establish an Asset Management Firm
Nomura Holdings partnered with Japan-based SPARX Group to establish a listed investment firm for investment in unlisted companies. ( read original story ...)
Japan banks’ profits hit by central bank’s negative rate policy, says head of lobby group
Japanese banks' profits have deteriorated due to a decline in interest rates under the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) negative rate policy, the head of a business lobby group said on Thursday. TOKYO, Jan 14 ... ( read original story ...)
Party up: Typo on label won’t stop Sapporo’s new beer release
The label of Sapporo Breweries Ltd.'s new product incorrectly spells LAGER. (Provided by Sapporo Breweries Ltd.) Perhaps the copywriter had too much to drink, but netizens have convinced Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Future of Summer Olympics in Tokyo uncertain says Japanese minister
The future of the Olympics is uncertain, including the possibility the Games will not go ahead in Tokyo this Summer, Japan administrative and regulatory reform minister said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Pledges Maximum Support for COVID-Treating Hospitals
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday the government intended to offer maximum support to hospitals that take in COVID-19 patients, as the country faces a steep climb in cases. "We ... ( read original story ...)