Japanese big manufacturers' business confidence improved in the second quarter to hit a two-and-half-year high, a central bank survey showed, a sign solid global demand was helping the economy emerge ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood rises fourth straight quarters led by exports – tankan
Confidence at Japanese big manufacturers rose for a fourth straight quarter due to a boost to exports and profits from a pick-up in external demand, a key "tankan" survey by the central bank showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Business of Olympic Games 2021: As Much as $854.06 Million Could be Lost Without Fans in 2021
The "Business of Olympic Games - Tokyo Olympic Games Overview, Impact of COVID-19, Sponsorship and Medica Landscape" report has been added ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FY2020 tax revenue hits record ¥60.8 tril despite virus
Japan's tax revenue in the year that ended in March is likely to have reached a record level of around 60.8 trillion yen ($550 billion) on the back of solid corporate performances despite the ... ( read original story ...)
Live Sports App Startup Buzzer Banks $20 Million From Investors Including Michael Jordan, Naomi Osaka, Patrick Mahomes
Looking for way to make sure you don’t miss the most exciting moments in sports in real time? Startup Buzzer has an app for that — and it just banked $20 million from a roster of ... ( read original story ...)
Breastfeeding Olympians allowed to bring babies to Tokyo
A Canadian basketball player who is breastfeeding her infant daughter has won in her quest to bring the baby to the Tokyo Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Semenya’s Tokyo bid ends as qualifying deadline passes
Caster Semenya again failed to achieve the Olympic qualifying time for the women’s 5000m when she finished fourth at a meeting in Liege on Wednesday, but she would not have been included in South ... ( read original story ...)
10 of the most promising crypto startups of 2021, according to top VCs
We asked top VCs to tell us which crypto startups they thought have made a splash in 2021. Here's what they said. ( read original story ...)
Point72 Seeks Head of Crypto After Saying Space Can’t Be Ignored
Steve Cohen’s Point72 Asset Management is seeking to hire a head of cryptocurrencies, according to a person familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Japan sending powerhouse team when judo comes home in Tokyo
Judo is coming home at the Tokyo Olympics, and the Japanese team is under a world of pressure. Fortunately for the host nation, this powerhouse group of athletes is eager to rise to the momentousness ... ( read original story ...)
Team Visa Goes for Gold: Largest and Most Diverse Athlete Roster Unveiled for Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020
With less than 30 days until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Visa (NYSE:V), the Official Payment Technology Partner of the Olymp ... ( read original story ...)
Business of Olympic Games 2021: Tokyo Olympic Games Overview, Impact of COVID-19, Sponsorship and Media Landscape – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Business of Olympic Games - Tokyo Olympic Games Overview, Impact of COVID-19, Sponsorship and Medica Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Business of the ... ( read original story ...)
Fact check: Transgender New Zealand weightlifter not injured before Tokyo Olympics
Claims that a transgender weightlifter expected to compete in the Tokyo Olympics suffered an injury are false. The claim originated in satire. ( read original story ...)
Breastfeeding athletes will be able to bring children to Tokyo Olympics
The decision comes after athletes who had recently given birth publicly discussed the hardship leaving their infants at home placed on them. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Putin Hosts Russians Heading to Tokyo Games Without Flag, Anthem
President Vladimir Putin hosted Russian athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympics at the Kremlin on Wednesday, wishing them medals and vowing to protect their rights as they are set to compete without ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic road races yield early drama for delayed Tokyo Games
The men's and women's road races kick off the cycling program at every Summer Olympics, yet the pair of races that will depart from Musashinonomori Park and finish at Fuji Speedway in late July could ... ( read original story ...)