Naomi Osaka recently sent out a heartfelt message of support for the people of Japan, her home country. In a statement released by her management company, Osaka expressed hope that her Australian Open ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: IAMAI Finalises Code of Conduct For Blockchain and Crypto-Firms
The crypto-currency industry has finalised its draft Code of Conduct for blockchain and crypto-firms in India. The code details measures to be followed on KYC, insider transactions, data storage, cust ... ( read original story ...)
London Should Embrace SPACs and Crypto, Ex-LSE Chief Rolet Says
The U.K. government should move quickly to embrace blank-check firms and cryptocurrencies to help the City of London flourish in the post-Brexit era, according to a paper co-authored by Xavier Rolet. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank plots billions in biotech investments in move that could keep the valuation flood rising — report
The valuation crazy train in biotech continues to roll into the new year with more than a dozen companies taking a chance on Nasdaq and money flowing in from all sides. Now, a Japanese institutional i ... ( read original story ...)
Lebron James, Naomi Osaka and Lewis Hamilton shortlisted in Laureus Awards after year of athlete activism
NBA superstar LeBron James features twice on the 2020 Laureus World Sport Awards shortlists, in the Sportsman and Team of the Year categories, following a turbulent year in which elite athletes threw ... ( read original story ...)
Key multi-million dollar COVID-19 app facing criticism in Tokyo 2020 build-up
Several concerns have been raised over the development of a mobile application considered crucial in limiting the risk posed by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 launches new gender equality team – Tokyo 2020 president
The new president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organising committee said on Wednesday that it had set up a gender equality team and aimed to boost the proportion of women on the board to 40%. After ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Olympics are What the World Needs This Summer | Opinion
These Olympics have been cast as a symbol of mankind's resiliency and triumph over COVID. Shame on all of us if Tokyo's own domestic fatigue and general apathy from the rest of the world sinks this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s vaccination chief says Tokyo Olympics not in his planning
The minister overseeing Japan’s vaccination programme said on Wednesday that the Summer Olympics in Tokyo were not part of his planning. Japan launched its inoculation drive last week and has already ... ( read original story ...)
Top Officials for Tokyo Games May Meet Next Week
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Tehran, Tokyo Determined to Promote World Security
President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday called for expansion of political and economic relations with Japan, saying cooperation between Tehran and Tokyo signifies their determination to promote ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Athlete storylines with six months to go
The Tokyo Paralympics open on Aug. 24. A scattering of U.S. athlete and sports storylines with six months to go ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nissan CEO Testifies In Ghosn-linked Tokyo Court Case
Nissan's former CEO appeared in a Tokyo court on Wednesday in the trial of Greg Kelly, a former aide to Carlos Ghosn facing charges of financial misconduct. Kelly is the only person currently on trial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Regions Push to End State of Emergency as Virus Infections Fall
As Japan emerges from its third and most deadly wave of the pandemic, it began vaccinations last week, later than most major economies. It has largely avoided the wide testing els ... ( read original story ...)
Japan advisers urge quick adoption of carbon pricing to hit emissions goal
Japan must introduce carbon pricing and fiscal incentives for green investment to achieve its goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050, private-sector members of a key government panel said on ... ( read original story ...)
Chair Of Japan Automaker Suzuki To Step Down
Suzuki's chairman Osamu Suzuki will retire after more than four decades at the helm of the Japanese carmaker, the company said Wednesday. The 91-year-old, who married into the firm's founding family, ... ( read original story ...)