Japan’s vaccination drive is far behind that of most major economies, with only one vaccine approved and roughly 1 million people having received a first dose since February, even as the country ... ( read original story ...)
For many U.S. Olympic hopefuls, Tokyo preparations include vaccine shots
As Olympic hopefuls around the world continue training for the Summer Games, conditions on the ground in Tokyo have worsened in recent days, escalating health and safety concerns surrounding the world ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes near Nemuro, Nemuro-shi, Hokkaido, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Nemuro, Nemuro-shi, Hokkaido, Japan, was reported only 13 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 vaccine not mandatory to compete in Tokyo, says USOPC
(Reuters) - The United States Olympic Paralympic Committee (USOPC) will help athletes find a COVID-19 vaccine but will not require them to get a shot to compete at the Tokyo Summer Games, CEO Sarah ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. wont force vaccine on Olympians, Paralympians ahead of Tokyo Games
The United States Olympic Paralympic Committee (USOPC) will help athletes find a COVID-19 vaccine but will not require them to get a shot to compete at the Tokyo Summer Games, CEO Sarah Hirshland said ... ( read original story ...)
There’s massive, growing allocation to bitcoin and crypto, CoinShares CSO says
CNBC's Melissa Lee breaks down crypto inflows, which hit records on the first quarter, with Meltem Demirors of CoinShares. ( read original story ...)
Sweden pushes ahead with a digital currency roll-out—just don’t call it a ‘crypto asset’
Sweden has strengthened its position in the race for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) after concluding the first phase of testing for its proposed currency, e-krona. In one of the most advanced ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs CEO Sees ‘Big Evolution’ in Bitcoin and Crypto Regulations
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon foresees a "big evolution" in how the U.S. government regulates Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He said the New York investment bank's clients want to participate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s regulators to check high-risk trades after Archegos -Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese regulators will heighten scrutiny on high-risk trades by domestic financial institutions in the wake of the Archegos fallout, the Nikkei business daily reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan regulators heightening scrutiny over high-risk trades after Archegos
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese regulators will heighten scrutiny on high-risk trades by domestic financial institutions in the wake of the Archegos fallout, the Nikkei business daily reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Portion of Olympic Torch Relay to Be Held Without Spectators Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Yuichi Yamazaki/ Torchbearers take over at a relay point during the Tokyo Olympic Games Torch Relay on April 06, 2021 in Handa, Aichi, Japan. The Japanese prefecture of Osaka will move its portion of ... ( read original story ...)
Korean man died uncompensated after serving in Japan’s wartime military
The Asahi Shimbun reported Wednesday Lee Hak-rae, 96, was the last of the Korean war veterans of Japan's war in the Pacific. Lee sought but never received government compensation available to former ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fisheries challenge Fukushima wastewater plan
Japan initially planned to dispose of the contaminated water in November, but suspended the decision. The South Korean government also has voiced concerns about the policy, citing environmental ... ( read original story ...)
This 78 foot AR model of Tokyo is like a real life Cities: Skylines map
It outlines business and population densities ... This 78 foot model was first unveiled back in 2019 and covers 13 of the 23 districts that make up the city of Tokyo—that's 143 square miles of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 certified for Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC SUV
Yokohama’s Advan Sport V107 has been approved for fitment on the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC. The SUV went on sale in Europe in December 2019. The GLB 35 can be outfitted with 21-inch 255/35ZR21 98Y ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso says G20 clarified, not changed, its stance on FX
TOKYO, April 7 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said there was no change to the Group of 20 (G20) finance leaders' stance on currency rates, despite some modifications to the ... ( read original story ...)