NTT DATA, based in Tokyo, is offering a new digital banking platform that ... In today’s top news, Coupang raised $4.6 billion in its IPO, and LendingClub reported that loan volumes were up 56 percent ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-Backed Coupang Gets Debut Gain in Top 2021 U.S. IPO
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. rose 41% in its trading debut after delivering the biggest U.S. initial public offering since Uber Technologies Inc. ( read original story ...)
Coupang shares soar 41% in trading debut after biggest US IPO since Uber
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) - South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang surged 41 per cent in its trading debut after delivering the biggest US initial public offering (IPO) since Uber Technologies. Coupang, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.26 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.26 percent at 29,287.74 on Friday, while the broader Topix gained 0.23 percent at 1,929.33. TOKYO, March 12 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka cops nab 3 after discovery of 180 marijuana plants
Osaka Prefectural Police arrested three men after the discovery of nearly 180 marijuana plants in a residence in Matsubara City ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gets much different reaction to sizzling red bikini shots
Naomi Osaka showed off some new jewellery and a bright red bikini in a series of sizzling photographs on social media on Friday. ( read original story ...)
China Offers Vaccines to Tokyo, Beijing Olympics Participants
The Chinese Olympic Committee is offering to supply Covid-19 vaccine doses to the International Olympic Committee for participants in the postponed Tokyo Olympics and the Beijing 2022 Winter Games. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-Backed Coupang Gains After 2021’s Biggest U.S. IPO
Coupang, whose biggest backer is Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp., opened trading in New York Thursday at $63.50 a share, an 81% jump from the price in its upsized $4.6 billion IPO Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics chief denies decision made to ban foreign fans
Japan wouldn't be allowed amid concerns over COVID-19, the new Olympics boss says it's still being considered. ( read original story ...)
The world’s largest seawall didn’t protect Japan during the tragic 2011 tsunami
Kamaishi, Iwate, Japan is home to t. It was 63 meters deep and 2 km long and cost $1.5 billion to build. Still, the wall wasn't able to protect the city from 4-metre tsunami waves. On Mar. 11, 2011, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Clear ramifications for NZ’: How Japan’s Tōhoku earthquake changed NZ’s earthquake research
It's been 10 years since a magnitude 9 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, causing a devastating tsunami to slam the country's eastern coast, but could it happen in New Zealand? The most ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Sayuri Guesthouse – S&S Abeno 102
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform Osaka SAYURI Guesthouse - S&S ABENO 102 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box ... ( read original story ...)
Tiny Inn in Fussa brings taste of Portland’s tiny home trend to Japan
After a trip to Portland in 2017, a businessman and artist in Japan felt inspired by the food carts and tiny home trends there and decided to bring a touch of the American Pacific Northwest back to ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-Backed Coupang Jumps in Debut After $4.6 Billion IPO
Coupang opened trading in New York Thursday at $63.50 a share, an 81% jump from the price in its upsized $4.6 billion IPO Wednesday. The shares were up 58% to $55.29 at 12:58 p.m., giving it a market ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus want Kasper Junker to bolster attack ahead of ACL return
As they reclaim their place among Asia's elite for the first time in almost a decade, Japan's Nagoya Grampus are looking to add more firepower in their ranks in the form of Kasper Junker -- last ... ( read original story ...)
Mari Osaka, Naomi’s Sister, Announces Retirement from Tennis at 24, Says She ‘Didn’t Enjoy’ Journey
Mari Osaka, the older sister of tennis champion Naomi Osaka, has announced that she's walking away from the sport. On Tuesday, Mari, 24, shared on Instagram that she has retired from tennis, noting ... ( read original story ...)