U.S. buyout firm Carlyle Group Inc is set to win approval for an initial public offering (IPO) of Japan’s WingArc1st Inc as early as Thursday, two people with knowledge of the matter said, its third ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle Plans IPO for Japan’s WingArc1st, Valuing Firm at $475 Million: Sources
It was not clear how much of WingArc1st Carlyle aims to sell, nor the amount Carlyle aims to raise. Carlyle and the Tokyo Stock Exchange declined to comment on the matter. A WingArc1st spokesman said ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle to IPO Japan’s WingArc1st in $475 mln listing, sources say
Carlyle Group CG.O 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 ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan’s excessive liquidity-driven market not reflecting real economy amid pandemic
Japan's Nikkei stock average has topped the 30,000-yen mark for the first time in 30 1/2 years, marking the highest level since the speculation-driven ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama uses AI to predict physical properties of rubber
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd has developed an AI-based system to predict the physical properties of rubber compounds, the Japanese tire and rubber products makers has announced. The technology, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics to pick Mori replacement; is a woman likely?
Yoshiro Mori's replacement as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee is expected to be named very quickly. The 83-year-old former prime minister was forced to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka advances to Australian Open semifinals by defeating Hsieh Su-wei
Naomi Osaka advanced Tuesday to a potential semifinal showdown against Serena Williams at the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Osaka advances to Australian Open semis by beating Hsieh
Naomi Osaka advanced Tuesday to a potential semifinal showdown against Serena Williams at the Australian Open. Osaka earned her 19th victory in a row ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka eases past Hsieh Su-wei to reach semi-finals
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka cruises past Hsieh Su-wei in just 66 minutes to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2021 day nine: Grigor Dimitrov v Aslan Karatsev, Osaka breezes into semis – live!
The first of the men’s quarter-finals takes place on Rod Laver Arena, where Naomi Osaka earlier dismissed Hsieh Su-wei in straight sets.Join Mike Hytner for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka thrashes Hsieh to reach Australian Open semi-finals
The brute force of Naomi Osaka crushed the artistry of Hsieh Su-wei as the Japanese former champion charged into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-2 6-2 win on Tuesday. On a warm and muggy ... ( read original story ...)
Ruthless Naomi Osaka cruises into Australian Open semi-finals
The brute force of Naomi Osaka crushed the artistry of Hsieh Su-wei as the Japanese former champion charged into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-2 win ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka advances to Australian Open semifinals with 19th straight victory
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has advanced to a potential semifinal showdown against Serena Williams at the Australian Open by overpowering Hsieh Su-wei 6-2, 6-2. ( read original story ...)
Syringe Shortage Hampers Japan’s COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Japan is scrambling to secure special syringes to maximise the number of COVID-19 vaccine shots used from each vial, but manufacturers are struggling to ramp up production quickly, raising fears that ... ( read original story ...)
Pros and Cons of Crypto in the Sports World
Cryptocurrency is here and there is nothing stopping it from growing. But, while we are certain that it will at some point take over sports as well as everything else, there is a question of what ... ( read original story ...)
Nigeria Crypto Ban: Stakeholder Body, Politicians Assail Central Bank’s Directive to Financial Institutions
Stakeholders in Nigeria joined other crypto industry players in assailing the recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive to banks. ( read original story ...)