One of the first runners in the Tokyo Olympics torch relay has dropped out of the event scheduled for Thursday, the Games organising committee said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is a ‘speculative vehicle’ and should be regulated, says boss of central bank group BIS
Earlier this year, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the government would need to "curtail" the use of crypto for criminal transactions. How you can save $1 million for retirement How much the ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Users Say Crypto Start-Up Ignored Their Pleas for Help
As Coinbase prepares to be the first major cryptocurrency company to go public, it is struggling with basic customer service, users said. ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Depth in women’s game no surprise for top players
(Reuters) - The WTA circuit has seen only one repeat winner in 13 tournaments this year and for Japan's Naomi Osaka, who is fast emerging as the next dominant force in women's tennis, the results ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo—Global Connector and City of Opportunity: Takeways from the February 15 Webinar
At a time of global uncertainty, Tokyo has emerged as a strong contender for Asia’s next financial centre. FinCity.Tokyo’s webinar on February 15 explored the attraction and potential of Tokyo as a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges support for fire-hit Renesas as global chip woes deepen
TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Japan has called on equipment makers to help one of its biggest chipmakers restore production, the latest government move aimed at easing a semiconductor shortage that has ... ( read original story ...)
Reflective Naomi Osaka thrives on perspective for tennis hot streak
MIAMI, March 24 (UPI) --Naomi Osaka used professional tennis' pandemic pause to gain a new perspective on life. The study in self-reflection has led to one of the most dominant runs of her career, ... ( read original story ...)
Get a taste of Japan at Jetro’s Osaka & Kansai Food Fair
Malaysians can now get a taste of Japan by visiting the Osaka & Kansai Food Fair in Kuala Lumpur. Organised by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Kuala Lumpur, the two-week fair is being ... ( read original story ...)
Japan state-funded hotel deal pays rent to Myanmar defense ministry
A consortium of private Japanese firms and a Japanese state entity paid rent on a multi-million dollar hotel and office development that ultimately went to Myanmar’s defence ministry, six company and ... ( read original story ...)
With eye on post-COVID world, Japan policymakers step up calls for higher minimum wage
Japanese policymakers are stepping up calls to raise the country's minimum wage as part of a strategy to ensure households can boost consumption and revitalise the economy when COVID-19 curbs are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks extend fall as lockdown worries return
Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday for the fourth consecutive session as renewed concerns about the return of coronavirus lockdowns in Europe and declining oil prices dented hopes of an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls for Renesas help from equipment makers at home and overseas
Japanese government bureaucrats have called and emailed equipment makers in Japan and overseas to request they provide parts and machinery to help Renesas Electronics Corp, restore chip production at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan state-funded hotel deal pays rent to Myanmar defence ministry
A consortium of private Japanese firms and a Japanese state entity paid rent on a multi-million dollar hotel and office development that ultimately went to Myanmar’s defence ministry, six company and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan could hold the key to rising U.S. Treasury yields: Art Hogan
National Securities' Art Hogan says the rebalancing of Japan's U.S. Treasury purchases at the end of its fiscal year could cap the rise in U.S. bond yields. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s judo gold medallist Koga dies aged 53 – NHK
Japanese judoka Toshihiko Koga, who won Olympic gold at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, died on Wednesday aged 53, public broadcaster NHK said. TOKYO, March 24 (Reuters) - Japanese judoka Toshihiko Koga, ... ( read original story ...)
Verve Group Expands Internationally With Launch of Operations in Japan
Verve Group, a global brand performance ad platform connecting brands and publishers to people in real time, has launched operations in Japan, appointing Suguru Aida to the role of Head of Japan as ... ( read original story ...)