The passing of decades lulls us into a false sense of complacency. Committing resources now to strengthen our buildings, bridges and facilities will save money and lives later. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei Rally: This Elliott Pattern Anticipated the Huge Move Last APRIL
Subscribers to Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast-- and Global Market Perspective-- were on the right side of the Nikkei opportunity. Back in March 2020, Japan's stock market was not "supposed" to rally ... ( read original story ...)
G-20 finance chiefs meet, discuss supporting virus-hit global economy
Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies held a virtual meeting on Friday to discuss ways of ensuring that ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Boom Vaults Coinbase Founder Into Ranks of Mega-Rich
Working at Airbnb Inc. allowed Brian Armstrong to see the difficulties of handling payments from around the world. ( read original story ...)
Japan to begin allowing foreign athletes’ entry next month: Nikkei
Athletes participating in this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo can begin entering Japan after it lifts its emergency declaration order next month, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday. Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cautious on global economy, urges support for poor nations
The global economy warrants caution due to uncertainty over coronavirus vaccinations and variants, though Japan's economy shows signs of recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Sets Big Goals to Grow Through 2023
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has sets its global goals for 2023, and part of the company's vision is to increase both original equipment and replacement tire sales while focusing on its Advan and ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows off pink hair after Australian Open win
"Sakura could never," Osaka said in a post. Naomi Osaka wins 2nd US Open title After an amazing recent win at the Australian Open, Naomi Osaka is continuing to make people smile by rocking a cool new ... ( read original story ...)
An ‘Old Men’s Club’ Dominates Japan. The Young Just Put Them on Notice.
Change may come slowly in Japanese society, but social media has offered an outlet for a younger generation stifled by a rigid hierarchy. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 publishes guidebook to highlight Great East Japan Earthquake recovery
Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have published a media guidebook as part of its efforts to commemorate the 10th ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sakura could never’: Naomi Osaka debuts pink hair on Instagram; impresses fans
Osaka recently shared a picture of herself on social media striking a pose and her fans are overjoyed. In the caption she also slyly inserted a reference to a pink-haired Anime character Sakura Haruno ... ( read original story ...)
Japan women’s minister opposes plan to allow keeping of birth names
Japan’s minister for women’s empowerment and gender equality, Tamayo Marukawa, is among a group of conservative MPs who have opposed a legal change that would allow women to keep their birth name ... ( read original story ...)
World Insights: World Peace Bell from China installed in Japan’s Nagasaki
A huge bell donated by China's Fujian Province has been installed Friday in the belfry of a temple in Nagasaki City, southern Japan, as a symbol of peace and China-Japan friendship. The World Peace ... ( read original story ...)
Hyperice Adds Los Angeles Lakers As Its Latest High-Profile Sports Sponsorship
Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, Chris Paul, Doc Rivers and the NBA have all invested in fast-growing recovery tech firm Hyperice, whose CEO says the company is now worth "significantly" more than $1 ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Shares Plummet as Higher Global Bond Yields Spook Investors; Japan’s Nikkei Loses Nearly 4%
Japanese shares slumped on Friday, logging their biggest daily decline in nearly a year, after a spike in global bond yields spooked investors. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fin. Min. Aso told G20: Japanese economy shows signs of recovery
BoE Ramsden says rising Gilt yields reflect good news on UK economy Whatever Measure You Look At, UK Inflation Expectation ... ( read original story ...)