Japan’s biggest new listing in more than two years took place Thursday as human resources firm Visional Inc. joined the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Mothers market. The operator of Bizreach, one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 1.31 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 1.31 percent at 28,880.78 on Thursday, while the broader Topix gained 1.26 percent at 1,911.91. T Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Resurgence Leaves Nikkei 225 on the Retreat From 30,000
The euphoria of the Nikkei 225 Stock Average’s rally to a three-decade high earlier this year is fading fast. The 30,000 mark is now looking distant after the blue-chip gauge extended a two-day slump ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese banking giant MUFG weighs cutting Americas office space for hybrid-work era
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is considering ways to reduce its real estate footprint in the Americas while preparing for a post-pandemic world in which many workers come to the office just a ... ( read original story ...)
Matildas and Olyroos upbeat despite tough Tokyo Olympic draws
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson remains upbeat despite a tough Olympic draw that has paired Australia with two of the world’s top five sides at the Tokyo Games. The Matildas face a difficult path ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo mulls asking department stores to close during virus emergencies
The metropolitan government has been asking the restaurant industry to shorten business hours under the current COVID-19 measures. That has not been enough, so the government is considering asking ... ( read original story ...)
5 New Names Join The Ranks Of Japan’s Wealthiest People
The debutants who feature among Japan’s 50 richest this year all own businesses that successfully addressed the needs of a world under lockdown. ( read original story ...)
28-year-old man arrested over murder of father in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 28-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of killing his 65-year-old father at their home. According to police, Kenji Sekine is accused of stabbing his ... ( read original story ...)
RLis-house Osaka Dome City – Vacation STAY 10741
Detailed information for Apartments/Serviced Apartments RLis-house Osaka Dome City - Vacation STAY 10741 located in the Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi area. ( read original story ...)
Venmo users can now buy and sell crypto
Crypto on Venmo is available now for some users while others will get access in coming weeks, the company said. ( read original story ...)
European And US Stocks Rebound, Nikkei Tumbles On Covid-19 Surge
European and US stocks staged a rebound Wednesday after two days of losses, while Japan's Nikkei tumbled on a worsening Covid-19 outbreak ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. On Wall Street, most sectors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 50 Richest 2021: Collective Wealth Jumps Nearly 50%
Even in a pandemic year, Japan’s 50 wealthiest people saw their collective net worth rise to $249 billion, from $168 billion last year. ( read original story ...)
LeBron James, Naomi Osaka and More Athletes React to Derek Chauvin’s Conviction: ‘Accountability’
Athletes like LeBron James, Naomi Osaka, Bubba Wallace and Megan Rapinoe shared their thoughts after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd ... ( read original story ...)
Athlete protests remain banned at Tokyo Olympics, IOC says
Athlete protests and political messages will remain banned at the Olympics, the IOC said Wednesday, after a survey found that a majority of competitors were in favor of keeping the ban in place. That ... ( read original story ...)
Despite rise in coronavirus cases, Japan confident Olympics will carry on
IOC officials remain steadfast the Games will be held this summer even as Japan prepares for another state of emergency to combat the virus. ( read original story ...)
As UiPath Shares Jump 20% In IPO, Billionaire CEO Daniel Dines Talks ‘Incredible’ Odds From Romania To $30 Billion-Plus Market Cap
UiPath CEO Daniel Dines talks IPOs vs. direct listings, turning down Masa, and how improved efficiency got his company to trade on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)