Japan stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.21%. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s subtle balancing act between China and the U.S.
Regional countries should be wary of Washington attempting to lockstep them into a potential conflict over Taiwan issue. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama selling sealing materials business to Sika
Tokyo - The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd (YRC) is selling its Hamatite sealing and adhesive materials business to Swiss-based chemicals specialist Sika Group, it was announced 28 April. The transaction is ... ( read original story ...)
2,356 Osaka gov’t workers in hot water for eating out late, in groups since March
As many as 2,356 Osaka prefectural and municipal government workers were found to have eaten out in "groups of five or more" or "after 9 p.m." on 558 occasions since March 1, even though the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 925 new coronavirus cases; 1,260 in Osaka
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday reported 925 new coronavirus cases, up 97 from Tuesday. It is the highest figure for Tokyo since Jan 28. Osaka again topped the nation's tally with a ... ( read original story ...)
China Says Japan Should Apologise for Fukushima Water Plan
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday Japan should revoke its decision to release contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant and apologise, instead of objecting to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leading Gaming Company Purchases 1,717 Bitcoin
Bitcoin is posting a strong recovery after a dip of nearly 15% last week. Institutional adoption of BTC is surging as large companies are adding Bitcoin. ( read original story ...)
Sika acquiring Yokohama’s sealing materials operations
Tokyo - The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd (YRC) is selling its Hamatite sealing and adhesive materials business to Swiss-based chemicals specialist Sika Group, it was announced 28 April. The transaction is ... ( read original story ...)
6.0 magnitude earthquake in northeast India damages some buildings, residents say
State authorities in Assam said they were checking for any casualties from the quake, which hit at a depth of 34 km near Dhekiajuli town. ( read original story ...)
Japan sets June trial for Americans accused in Ghosn escape
The trial of two Americans accused of helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan while out on bail will open on June 14, the Tokyo District Court said Wednesday. Michael Taylor and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nexon spends $100 million to buy bitcoin
Nexon said it has used less than 2% of its reserves on the purchases, which were made at an average cost of $58,000 per bitcoin. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics, IOC push ahead during state of emergency
Local organizers and the International Olympic Committee pushed ahead Wednesday with plans to open the postponed Tokyo Olympics in just under three months, unveiling the latest set of rule books to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics push ahead with latest ‘Playbook’ during Japan’s state of emergency
Local organizers and the International Olympic Committee pushed ahead Wednesday with plans to open the postponed Tokyo Olympics in just under three months, unveiling the latest set of rule books to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s retail sales rise at fastest pace in five months
Japanese retail sales rose at the fastest pace in five months in March as consumer demand recovered from the huge hit it took from the coronavirus pandemic last year. TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - ... ( read original story ...)
Japan should change wastewater decision
If the Fukushima nuclear accident 10 years ago was a natural disaster caused by the earthquake-induced tsunami, then the discharge of nuclear wastewater into the sea would be a purely man-made ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Wunderkind’s Tokens Surge to Top of Best-Performing List
Cryptocurrency FOMO is playing out in real time for just about any token associated with Sam Bankman-Fried, head of the trading firm Alameda Research and the FTX derivatives exchange. ( read original story ...)