Japanese e-commerce and entertainment group Rakuten is to receive a $2.2 billion (JPY242 billion) capital injection through a share sale headed by Japan Post, Chinese social media and entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
The inside story of Scottish rugby’s revival: how ‘cathartic’ review of World Cup exit set stage for progress
After group stage exit in 2019, Scotland bolstered backroom staff and expanded player base - and they remain in hunt for Six Nations title ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: biography, net worth, anti-racism and sexism advocacy, and becoming the next Serena Williams
The first and only Asian tennis player to reach world No 1, Japanese-Haitian sensation Naomi Osaka has already surpassed milestones that most professionals could only dream of. At just 23, she is the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo slams Beijing’s revamp of electoral system in Hong Kong, with Japanese firms wary of legislation changes
Japanese media has also criticised the new laws, with one editorial saying polls held under Tokyo’s WWII military dictatorship were more democratic than elections Beijing is imposing upon the city. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams lists her lavish Beverly Hills mansion for $7.5million
The tennis legend's, 39, 6,000-square-foot home, which is in a gated community, has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and dramatic views of the Los Angeles skyline. ( read original story ...)
Number of women trading crypto grows by 7 times so far in 2021 on Robinhood as interest in bitcoin booms
"Our data shows that things are changing," Robinhood said in a blog post. ( read original story ...)
The world’s biggest crypto fund manager is hiring 9 ETF-related specialists, in anticipation of the approval of the first US crypto ETF
Grayscale could push its $35 billion Bitcoin Trust, the largest of its kind, into an ETF, but it currently doesn't have an active filing with the SEC. ( read original story ...)
Record-breaking NFT auction could be a watershed moment for crypto
CNBC's Robert Frank explains the surge in demand for NFT and what it could mean for cryptocurrencies. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho Bank hit by another system glitch
Mizuho Bank said Friday it has experienced another system glitch and its President Koji Fujiwara will meet the press later in the day ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on US economic package, weaker yen
Tokyo stocks ended higher Friday, extending their winning streak to four days, with investor sentiment boosted by a weaker yen that l ... ( read original story ...)
How A Sexist Remark Made Japan’s $25 Billion Olympics Bet Pay Off
History might remember Yoshiro Mori for finally prodding Japan to act against the gender inequality holding back its economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI to Reward Shareholders with Free XRP
SBI Holdings announced its initiative to reward shareholders with XRP tokens, which is facing regulatory backlash in the United States but support in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Rakuten to Raise $2.2 Billion as Japan Post, Tencent Invest
(Bloomberg) -- Rakuten Inc. plans to raise 242 billion yen ($2.2 billion) by selling shares to investors including Tencent Holdings Ltd., Walmart Inc. and Japan Post Holdings Co., bankrolling ... ( read original story ...)
Then and Now: The Scars of Japan’s 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami
It all started with an earthquake. At 2:46pm, the ground underneath Japan’s Tohoku residents convulsed for 3 minutes. The 9.0-magnitude earthquake, the strongest on record in Japan, triggered a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo area COVID-19 numbers showing signs of rising, health minister says
Restrictions such as shorter business hours for restaurants and bars have helped reduce new cases in Tokyo to roughly a tenth of a peak of 2,520 cases on Jan 7. But the numbers are far from Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: fears Tokyo state of emergency could be extended; more than 2,000 daily deaths in Brazil
Cases rising in Tokyo, Japanese health minister warns; hospitals in Brazil’s main cities reaching capacity ... ( read original story ...)