Japan's daily total of COVID-19 cases topped 10,000 for the first time on Thursday, with Tokyo experiencing surging infections, casting a pall over the Olympics. The capital confirmed an additional 3, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares close higher on upbeat earnings, benign Fed
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the US job market still had "some ground to cover" before it would be time to pull back from its economic support, underpinning the market. ( read original story ...)
Shanmugam questions motive of Nikkei Asia writer who criticised Government handling of KTVs
SINGAPORE: Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Thursday (Jul 29) raised questions about the motive and "political affiliation" of the ... ( read original story ...)
Swiss Banking Solution Provider Avaloq Makes Key Appointments for Its APAC Push
Swiss' Avaloq has announced a combination of senior promotions from within its Asia-Pacific business, to reflect its growth strategy. ( read original story ...)
Armenia President meets with Japan Bank for International Cooperation Executive Managing Director
During his working visit to Japan, President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian today met with Executive Managing Director of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Tadashi Maeda, as reported ... ( read original story ...)
Michael and Nicole Phelps Cheer on the Olympic Swimmers in Tokyo — and Snap a Selfie!
Michael Phelps is in Japan to serve as a primetime NBC correspondent for swimming alongside Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: With no Simone Biles, women’s gymnastics all-around title up for grabs
The women's gymnastics all-around title is suddenly wide-open with Team USA star Simone Biles not taking part in the competition. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 case spikes have Japan’s local gov’ts scrambling to stop 5th wave
The coronavirus is spreading unchecked in Japan, with the lion's share of new infections hitting younger people. This has spurred local governments to ... ( read original story ...)
Officials in Tokyo alarmed as cases hit record highs
Japanese officials sounded alarm Thursday after Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for two straight days with the Olympics well underway. “We have never experienced the ... ( read original story ...)
Cyber experts warn of ransomware risks during Tokyo Olympics
It might be assumed that with the ban on physical spectators at the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the level of risk stemming from this global event — particularly the spread of COVID-19 — has ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic Stadium opens in Tokyo for start of track and field
Track and Field begins competition on Day 6 of the Tokyo Games and four medal events will be decided in the pool in Thursday’s coverage of the Olympics. The gymnastics women’s ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.7 just reported 67 km southwest of Yonakuni, Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Yonakuni, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, Japan, was reported only 21 minutes ago by Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, considered ... ( read original story ...)
Caeleb Dressel Just Won His First Individual Gold in Tokyo
Dressel has been referred to as the next Michael Phelps, because he could take home as much hardware as Phelps did in Beijing. ( read original story ...)
U.S. pole vaulter Sam Kendricks out of Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19
American pole vaulter and reigning world champion Sam Kendricks will miss the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Slovenia too much for Japan, wins 116-81 to move to 2-0
Rui Hachimura did whatever he could. Blocking shots, hitting tough jumpers, logging big minutes, the best player on Japan’s roster simply held nothing back with hopes of giving his country its first ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: fears in Japan after record case rise; Cambodia locks down provinces bordering Thailand
Cambodia’s lockdown bans most people from leaving their homes, gathering in groups and conducting business; Japan facing most serious situation since the pandemic began, says Covid health adviser ... ( read original story ...)