The mayor of a Japanese city hosting Australia's softball team for a pre-Olympic training camp told them they were "cool" and wished them success, but predicted they would finish as runners-up to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Olympic official dies after jumping in front of train, report says
The police are investigating the details surrounding the death of the official, Yasushi Moriya, 52, viewing it as apparent suicide, Nippon Television reported. ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Fitzgibbon takes World Surfing Games gold in Tokyo tonic
Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons has continued her encouraging buildup to the Tokyo Olympics, grabbing gold in the ISA World Surfing Games event in El Salvador. ( read original story ...)
Coupang tests first overseas business in Japan
Coupang, still fresh from its New York Stock Exchange listing in March, is planning a global expansion. To kick start its plans, it was revealed that the South Korean leading e-commerce player had ... ( read original story ...)
Why Nikko strategist thinks Japan’s stock market will perform well again
John Vail of Nikko Asset Management says it's "very possible" for Japan's economy to see "double-digit" on-quarter growth in the third quarter. ( read original story ...)
Novatiq Announces Supership Holdings Partnership to Scale Its Privacy-First Identity Solution Across Japan And APAC
Novatiq announces Supership Holdings partnership, to scale its privacy-first identity solution for digital advertising across Japan and APAC. ( read original story ...)
Team Fiji all set for Tokyo
“Everyone should know that the Olympic Games are the exclusive property of the IOC and only they have the authority to cancel the Tokyo Olympics. “That is the bottom-line.” Bower is confident the ... ( read original story ...)
Property Trends: Why Singapore, Japan, Australia and New Zealand Rank High on Buyers’ Lists
As real estate markets continue to recover in 2021, Asia-Pacific has been showing a faster recovery than other markets—and the reasons are interlinked. Here's why both local and international buyers ... ( read original story ...)
Auction House Phillips to Accept Crypto for Banksy Artwork Worth Millions
The 225-year-old auction house joins the likes of larger rivals Christie's and Sotheby's in offering the ability to pay in crypto. ( read original story ...)
Chinese milk tea maker Nayuki closer to HK IPO
Chinese milk tea maker Nayuki expects to be "the first stock in a new tea-based drinking sector" to go public as the firm has passed the listing hearing of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the 21st ... ( read original story ...)
Japan econ minister says to cooperate with central bank on revitalisation
Japan's government will work closely with the central bank to revitalise the economy and avoid a return to deflation, economy minister Yasutoshi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aozora Bank ties up with Singapore VC Genesis Alternative
Japan's Aozora Bank has tied up with Singapore-based venture debt fund Genesis Alternative Ventures Pte. Ltd. to enhance its financial services for startups and help Japanese customers looking to ... ( read original story ...)
First Harrow International School in Japan to Open in 2022
Offering an unrivalled learning and boarding experience amid abundant nature in scenic Appi for students aged 11 to 18 TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The first Harrow International School in Japan is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to pledge fiscal reform in economic blueprint – draft
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan will highlight the need for fiscal reform even as it keeps up stimulus to combat the blow from the coronavirus pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Tragic death of young Sri Lankan woman exposes horrific conditions in Japanese detention centres
Wishma Sandamali Ratnayake, a young Sri Lankan migrant worker, died on March 6 at Nagoya Local Emigrant Service Bureau in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. She was just 33 years old. Sandamali, a former ... ( read original story ...)
BioHub Network Aims to Advance Sharing of Pathogens for Research
The World Health Organization-led program will promote equity in addition to facilitating access to samples, a WHO official involved in the project tells The Scientist. ( read original story ...)