AstraZeneca said on Friday it had applied for approval in Japan for its COVID-19 vaccine, making it the second drug maker to do so after Pfizer Inc. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank third-quarter earnings recovery seen driven by IPO boom
SoftBank Group Corp is expected to extend earnings recovery when it reports third quarter results on Monday as frothy markets drive a rally in the value of its tech investment portfolio and offer ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares rally on upbeat earnings, U.S. stimulus hopes
Japanese shares ended more than 1% higher on Friday, following Wall Street's rally overnight, driven by upbeat earnings from domestic firms and expectations of a large U.S. stimulus package. ( read original story ...)
ICICI Bank signs MoU with Japan’s MUFG Bank
ICICI Bank and MUFG Bank will combine strengths to cater to banking requirements of Japanese corporates present in India.Japan is the fifth largest investor in India’s economy with cumulative FDI ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: ‘Not wholly confident but reasonable hope’ – Princess Anne
Asked if she was confident the Games would go ahead, Princess Anne told BBC Sport: "I don't think anybody is wholly confident. I think we work on the basis that you plan for it, because, at the moment ... ( read original story ...)
‘Speechless’: Anger Grows Over Tokyo 2020 Chief’s Sexist Comments
Criticism mounted Friday over sexist remarks made by Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori, who has refused to step down and justified his comments by explaining he doesn't "speak to women much." Mori, 83, ... ( read original story ...)
Carmakers’ chip woes, UK directors face liability rules, Japan’s job-creating robots
German carmakers are considering their own semiconductor stockpiles to avoid supply chain troubles, the UK government could soon hold directors personally liable for the accuracy of their companies’ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Scientists to Study Source of High Heat on Asteroid
Japanese space experts say they will examine soil samples brought back from a distant asteroid in an attempt to find the source of heat that altered the celestial body, in their search for clues to ... ( read original story ...)
Waratahs’ culture in question as Rob Penney faces the heat in 2021
Given little hope of success in the upcoming Super Rugby AU season, the Waratahs are already firmly under the spotlight before a ball has even been kicked after several former players hit out at a ... ( read original story ...)
One year after the Diamond Princess outbreak, COVID-19 lessons still to be learned
The outbreak of COVID-19 on a cruise ship anchored off Yokohama last February provided an early test of Japan’s defenses against a deadly virus that would later go on to upend our lives. ( read original story ...)
Youthful Osaka, Barty stand in way of Serena’s path to 24th Slam
Serena Williams continues her long quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam when the coronavirus-delayed 2021 Australian Open begins on Monday, four years since her last major triumph in Melbourne ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor says Olympics facing ‘major issue’ after Mori’s sexist remarks
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday the Olympic Games were facing a "major issue" after the head of the organising committee made sexist remarks and as criticism of his comments showed no sign ... ( read original story ...)
Venmo to gain crypto, budgeting, savings and Honey integrations this year
The Venmo mobile payments app is going to look very different in 2021 as it inches closer to neobank territory with expansions into budgeting, saving and cryptocurrency, said Venmo parent company ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka overcomes nerves to reach Gippsland Trophy last 16
(Reuters) - Naomi Osaka settled her nerves and stepped up her preparations for the Australian Open by beating Alize Cornet 6-2 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Gippsland Trophy warm-up tournament ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 1.02 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 1.02 percent at 28,631.46 on Friday, while the broader Topix gained 0.84 percent at 1,880.70. nAZN00UY51 TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares rise on upbeat corporate earnings, U.S. stimulus
Japanese shares rose on Friday, following Wall Street's rally overnight, as strong earning results of domestic firms and a large U.S. stimulus program boosted market sentiment. TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) ... ( read original story ...)