Japan's top government spokesman on Tuesday said the country was deeply concerned about Iran's latest announcement of a resumption of 20% uranium enrichment. "The government has strong concerns about ... ( read original story ...)
World Insights: Japanese PM says state of emergency for Tokyo area “a possibility” to combat COVID-19 resurgence
At a New Year's press conference Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that the state of emergency should be implemented "in a very limited and focused manner," noting that social ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slips on virus restrictions, caution before U.S. Senate runoffs
Japanese shares edged down on Tuesday as the local government looks set to declare a state of emergency to deal with rising COVID-19 infections while uncertainty about Senate runoffs in the U.S. state ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cash balance hits fresh high as c.bank keeps support for economy
The balance of money circulating in Japan's economy hit a record high for the ninth consecutive month in December, data showed on Tuesday, as the central bank continued to flood the economy with cash ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo site of 1973 Kim Dae-jung abduction to pause hotel operations
The Hotel Grand Palace, where South Korean dissident leader Kim Dae-jung was kidnapped in 1973, will temporarily shut its doors in July, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Earnings have eroded as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to decline following overnight Wall Street plunge
Shares of Chinese chipmaker SMIC will be watched on Tuesday after the company was among firms set to be deleted from FTSE Russell's global equity indexes. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s new Off-Highway Tires unit incorporates ATG, OTR assets
(YRC) is consolidating its various off-highway tire assets under a new identity, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires, which will supplant Alliance Tire Group as the face of that business unit. Yokohama OHT ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese government considers state of emergency for Tokyo area
The Japanese government said on Monday it was considering declaring a state of emergency in and around Tokyo as coronavirus cases climb, casting fresh doubt over whether it can push ahead with the ... ( read original story ...)
Automotive Tires Market to Witness Huge Growth by 2026 : Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone
Stay up to date with Automotive Tires Market research offered by HTF MI. Check how key trends and emerging drivers are shaping this industry growth. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Fund’s Price Diverges From Holdings in Latest Mispricing
A flood of new shares in the Grayscale Ethereum Trust is sending its price in the opposite direction of the cryptocurrency that it holds. ( read original story ...)
Extreme ocean-effect snow buries parts of Japan beneath seven feet, with more coming
Barely two weeks after a prolific ocean-effect snowstorm dropped seven feet of snow and stranded thousands of motorists, the new year in Japan kicked off with another severe snowstorm. Up to another ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Naomi Osaka’s $7 Million Mansion in Los Angeles That She Bought From Nick Jonas
Naomi Osaka has been one of the most successful athletes in recent years. Her achievements on the tennis court and outside are exceptional. In such less time, she has made considerable development. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Shares Mostly Higher; Nikkei Tumbles as Japan Considers Declaring State of Emergency for Tokyo
Pacific stock indexes rose on the first day of trading in the new year, although Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index shed early gains, falling nearly 0.7% after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga confirmed the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia shares hit record, Nikkei restrained by risk of Tokyo virus curbs
Asian share markets resumed their ascent on Monday as investors pinned their hope on vaccines to eventually deliver a global economic upturn, even as a possible tightening in virus rules for Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Office Workers Pray on the First Business Day of the New Year
Office workers, wearing face masks to ward off the coronavirus, pray at Kanda Myojin shrine on the first business day of the new year in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, January 4, 2021. Photo by Keizo Mori/U ... ( read original story ...)
Palantir Technologies Expands Japan Business with New $22.5 Million Contract
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) announced today that on December 28, 2020, it was awarded a $22.5 million, one-year contract in partnership with SOMPO Holdings for the “Real Data Platform for ... ( read original story ...)