Whoever becomes the next president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee must have a deep understanding of gender equality, organisers said on Tuesday, after former head Yoshiro Mori quit over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to start inoculation drive Wednesday with 40,000 medical workers
Japan will begin its COVID-19 inoculation drive on Wednesday, starting with 40,000 medical workers, Japan's vaccination programme chief Taro Kono said at a news conference on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo to Texas, Forbes Travel Guide’s New Five-Star Hotels For 2021
The galaxy of Five-Star hospitality added new constellations this year as Forbes Travel Guide revealed its 2021 Star Award winners. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lending Has Become a Pillar of the Cryptosphere
Crypto lending is helping to construct a new and fairer blockchain-based financial system. How? Read further to know more. ( read original story ...)
Future of International Crypto Payments Lies With Regulations
A cross-border payment in crypto can take minutes, or even seconds to clear, as opposed to several days clearance time with fiat transfers. ( read original story ...)
Crypto AM shines its Spotlight on TotemFi
TotemFi’s vision is to create a collaborative, accessible platform which tokenises the ability to predict future asset prices and events ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle to IPO Japan’s WingArc1st in $475 million listing, sources say
Carlyle Group plans to list Japan's WingArc1st Inc and is set to win approval for a $475 million listing as early as Thursday, two sources said, after the U.S. fund twice failed to float the software ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka thrashes Hsieh to reach Australian Open semifinals
NAOMI OSAKA OF JAPAN in action during her Quarterfinals Women’s singles match against Su-Wei Hsieh of Chinese Taipei. — REUTERSMELBOURNE — The brute force of Naomi Osaka crushed the artistry of Hsieh ... ( read original story ...)
Japan minister Aso declines to say whether file on document tampering scandal exists
Finance Minister Taro Aso on Feb. 15 declined to affirm or deny the existence of a "tell-all" file that a bureaucrat is said to have created ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Uncovered Fund launches $15M fund to back early-stage startups in Africa
Uncovered Fund, a VC firm targeting early-stage startups in Africa, announced today that it has launched its $15 million fund which is expected to close at the end of June this year. The Tokyo-based ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka sticking to the plan at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka has never lost a Grand Slam after making the quarter-finals and if all goes to plan at the Australian Open she will be savouring a fourth major triumph before her 24th birthday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s equity culture has ‘developed in many ways,’ says Nikko Asset Management
Valuations have been reasonable and earnings have been growing steadily in Japan over the last 10 years, says John Vail of Nikko Asset Management. ( read original story ...)
An uncertain future for Japan’s love hotels – in pictures
With Japan’s rules on movement less restrictive than many other countries, its love hotels have fared relatively well during the coronavirus pandemic. But in a country where, according to government ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Outstanding MICE Venues and Exceptional Safety
Technological boosts to safety and peace of mind In addition to ubiquitous mask-wearing and hand sanitization, various new technologies to prevent infections are being trialled and deployed in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews-Capital Calls: Japanese developer buyout sours
Hotelier and property developer Unizo, bought in April for $2 billion by employees backed by Texas-based Lone Star, is facing pressure from hedge fund creditor Asia Research and Capital Management ... ( read original story ...)
Property warning: Homeowner secures almost £30K after Japanese Knotweed encroaches on land
A HOMEOWNER secured almost £30,000 after invasive Japanese Knotweed encroached on their land from a neighbouring home. ( read original story ...)