Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, said women have an “annoying” tendency to make meetings run unnecessarily long. ( read original story ...)
Tom Hayes Says Libor Should Stay, Convicts Are Crazy for Crypto
Tom Hayes, the former trader convicted in the Libor-rigging scandal, said efforts to replace the benchmark were pointless and that the rate was far safer now. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Conversation: Uniswap Hits $30 Billion in Total Value Locked
Total volume on Uniswap skyrocketed in January, reaching $30 billion total value locked. This is twice as much as was deposited in the money market in December. At the same time, the price of the UNI ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Markets Surge, ETH Price Rallies, Bitcoin’s Tight Range Indicates Big Move Ahead
Digital currency markets have been on the move northbound on Wednesday as bitcoin and numerous crypto assets have seen decent gains. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics organizers unveil pandemic playbook with rules to avoid COVID spread
Organizers unveiled the first of a series of "playbooks," step-by-step guides for key stakeholders to a safe and successful Tokyo Olympics amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics unveil ‘playbook’ for keeping Games safe amid COVID-19
Organizers of the Tokyo Summer Olympics on Wednesday issued a "playbook" that outlines the COVID-19 health measures they're planning to safely put on the Games in July. ( read original story ...)
Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics will not need a vaccine to participate, organizers say
Athletes and officials will not be required to receive a Covid-19 vaccine in order to take part in the Tokyo Games, organizers announced on February 3. It comes as the IOC published its first version ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: IOC says athletes will not need vaccine to participate
Athletes and officials will not be required to receive a Covid-19 vaccine in order to take part in this year's Tokyo Games, organizers announced on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka revels in Aussie spotlight, new projects
The crowd roared as Naomi Osaka put down one last ace to outlast Katie Boulter and reach the Gippsland Trophy quarterfinals. It had become an unfamiliar sound to the former world No. 1, but one she ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan to enforce mandatory orders with fines
TOKYO — Japan enacted legislation allowing officials to enforce coronavirus measures by punishing violators of mandatory orders with fines. This comes as the country struggles to slow ... ( read original story ...)
Wynn Resorts exits Yokohama resort bid, still interested in Japan
The Las Vegas-based company confirmed Tuesday that while it has closed its small office in Yokohama, it plans to continue efforts to build elsewhere in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Talks About Her Activism For New Levi’s Campaign
The tennis star is part of the Levi's Beauty Of Becoming campaign, along with Willow and Jaden Smith, Karla Welch, and more. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Hugs, handshakes and high fives banned under strict new rules for games
Constraints and conditions "will have an impact" on the athletes experience, said the International Olympic Committee's Pierre Ducrey. ( read original story ...)
Officials Outline Tokyo Olympics Plan for a Safe Games Without Quarantines
With concern rising in Japan that the Summer Olympics could become a hub for new coronavirus infections, organizers unveiled measures aimed at protecting athletes and others. ( read original story ...)
Japan expresses concern to UK over new Chinese maritime law
Japan's foreign minister and defense minister expressed strong concern to their British counterparts on Wednesday over a new Chinese maritime law that took effect two ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close higher on upbeat earnings, stimulus hopes
Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday as Japanese companies reporting solid earnings and outlooks attracted buying amid hopes for US ... ( read original story ...)