Temasek Holdings and Warburg Pincus invested a combined $500 million in ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd, which runs Ola. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Skymark to raise $36m from DBJ, ANA and other shareholders
Japanese budget carrier Skymark Airlines is preparing to raise 4 billion yen ($36 million) from shareholders, Nikkei has learned, as it aims to strengthen its finances and recover from the impact of ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slips on Wall Street retreat, record virus cases in Tokyo
The Nikkei fell to a near six-month low on Wednesday, as a retreat in Wall Street and concerns about rising coronavirus cases soured sentiment ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting. ( read original story ...)
Here’s what we know about Simone Biles’ status for the Tokyo Olympics and beyond
Simone Biles has qualified for four individual event finals, starting Sunday, but it's unclear if she will compete after dropping out of other events. ( read original story ...)
Ripple On-Demand Liquidity Corridor Opens Between Japan and Philippines
It marks a significant step for Ripple looking to cut in a slice of the $1.8 billion in yearly remittances from Japan to the Philippines. ( read original story ...)
Philippines, Japan sign addt’l ¥253-B loan package for Metro Manila Subway
The governments of the Philippines and Japan have signed the second tranche of financing package for the country’s first underground railway system —the Metro Manila Subway project. Foreign Affairs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Extends 120 Mln Birr Worth Food Assistance
Ethiopia and Japan have signed and exchanged notes on the Grant Aid for Economic and Social Development Program (provision of rice) amounting to 120 million Birr today.Finance State Minister, Yasmin ... ( read original story ...)
Finance and Financiers in European History 1880–1960
In this major 'state of the art' survey, a highly distinguished team of contributors addresses the complex and crucial role of finance in European history during the period 1880–1960. Throughout the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber significantly reduces weight of automotive air-conditioning hose by using a rubber–resin polymer
The new ultralight hose is made from a rubber–resin polymer alloy developed by applying Yokohama Rubber’s proprietary technologies. This new alloy combines the flexibility and heat resistance of ... ( read original story ...)
Players, coaches criticize IOC dropping softball as sexist
As much as losing to Japan stung American softball players, the International Olympic Committee's decision to drop the sport again for 2024 angered them even more. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo organisers apologise for food waste, in latest Games headache
Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday apologised for ordering too much food for their staff during the opening ceremony and letting it go to waste after videos of trucks carting off boxes of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s COVID Cases Have More Than Doubled Since Olympics Started
Officials are set to report 3,000 COVID daily cases, the highest-ever recorded in the Japanese capital—the record has now been broken on consecutive days. ( read original story ...)
Even in absence, North Korea’s presence felt at Tokyo Games
North Korea isn't at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. And therein lies a tale — one of sports and viruses, but most of all a tale of complex politics. While it's not making headlines here, the North’s ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles withdraws from all-around final at Tokyo 2020 to focus on mental health
Simone Biles has withdrawn from the individual all-around competition to focus on her mental health, USA Gymnastics announced on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics medal count: What country has the most medals at Summer Games? Here’s the full list.
The U.S. is the all-time Olympics medal count leader with nearly 3,000. Great Britain, which trails the U.S., has less than 1,000. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Roglic wins men’s cycling time trial, Biles latest and more – live!
Join our team of writers for live updates from day five of the Olympic Games in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)