ESB Professional/Shutterstock.com. DLA Piper has hired a disputes partner in Tokyo. Tony Andriotis joins from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan where he was a partner focusing on international ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics in Doubt Again: Jokowi Gets Vaccine: Virus Update
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, meanwhile, will seek a deal with Republicans on another round of virus relief, rather than attempting to ram a package through without their support. Subscribe to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s State of Emergency Is Seen Having Limited Impact on the Economy
This latest state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas was announced last week, in a bid to combat the latest surge in coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s state of emergency will likely have limited impact on the economy, say economists
This latest state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas was announced last week, in a bid to combat the latest surge in coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Expand Virus Emergency to Cover 60% of Economy
Japan is set to expand its state of emergency beyond the Tokyo region to encompass the country’s largest economic hubs as it battles to contain a surge in coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Japanese developer Keihanshin says activist fund Strategic Capital’s hostile bid fails
Japanese property firm Keihanshin Building Co 8818.T said on Wednesday activist fund Strategic Capital failed in a hostile bid to boost its stake in the company. Strategic Capital in November launched ... ( read original story ...)
REUTERS NEXT-Suntory CEO not certain Japan can hold Olympics, should know by end-March
The head of Japanese beverage group Suntory Holdings, who is also a government adviser, said he was uncertain whether Japan can host the Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that the decision ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Real Estate News
Based on a new survey by international property consultant JLL, over 93 percent of corporate real estate leaders believe their business or recovery plans to mitigate the impact of the pandemic will be ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains on fifth day as chip-related shares shine
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock average extended its bull run to a fifth straight session on Wednesday and hit a 30-year high, with semiconductor shares leading the gains on expectations of strong ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ will mull cutting this year’s growth forecast: Nikkei
The Bank of Japan will consider cutting its economic forecast for the current fiscal year ending in March as consumption takes a hit from state of emergency measures against the coronavirus, the ... ( read original story ...)
Master brewer: the woman excelling in Japan’s male world of sake
Miho Imada has won international acclaim as a tôji, or master brewer of the traditional Japanese tipple ... ( read original story ...)
To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency last week for Tokyo and surrounding areas. Amid the surging virus, he again promised the postponed Tokyo Olympics would ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Extends Tumble in Further Blow to Volatile Crypto Boom
Bitcoin resumed declines Wednesday as the digital coin heads for its worst week since March last year, casting doubt on the outlook for the cryptocurrency boom. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank sells US$2bil in Uber stock as ride-hailing recovers
SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund sold about US$2bil in Uber Technologies Inc stock after a rally in the ride-hailing giant’s shares, signaling it may cash in more gains from the sector in the future ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese wedding operator buys land in Haseko’s Hawaii resort
The publicly traded Japanese owner of Best Bridal Hawaii has purchased three parcels of land totaling nearly 7.5 acres in Haseko Development’s Hoakalei Resort, adjacent to the developer’s 52-acre ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stocks Poised to Trade Mixed With Country Reportedly Set to Expand State of Emergency
The Japanese government is set to expand the state of emergency to more areas on Wednesday, according to local media reports. ( read original story ...)