Fundraising by cryptocurrency companies has seen a rapid rise in valuations as large investors push up prices, according to professional services firm PwC. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Navneet’s late strike helps India beat Ireland 1-0 to keep hopes alive
After goal-less three quarters, which India completely dominated but failed to breach the Irish defence led by goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran, Navneet finally found the back of the net in the 57th minute ... ( read original story ...)
Frenchman in Tokyo ends hunger strike over his ‘abducted’ children
A Frenchman who went on hunger strike in Tokyo seeking access to his children said Friday he had ended his protest to undergo surgery on his finger after a fall. For three weeks, Vincent Fichot sat ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan against ‘unstoppable’ direct finance after 2011 quake: minutes
The head of the Bank of Japan in 2011 raised the alarm about the idea of underwriting Japanese government bonds to support reconstruc ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Household Spending Likely Rebounded in June, New Curbs Cloud Outlook: Reuters Poll
Japan's household spending likely rebounded in June from last month's slump, according to a Reuters poll, as a temporary fall in coronavirus infections during the month underpinned service consumption ... ( read original story ...)
Japan provides Rs.488 million grant aid for Human Resource Development Scholarships
The Government of Japan has provided a grant aid worth approximately Rs.488 million for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) project to enhance the capacity building of public sector ... ( read original story ...)
Toshihide Masukawa, 2008 Nobel laureate in physics, dies at 81
As well as his theory on elementary particles, the scientist was known for being involved in activities to protect Japan's pacifist constitution and other peace activities. ( read original story ...)
Cabrera, Bautista help Dominicans top Mexico 1-0 at Olympics
Melky Cabrera hit a run-scoring single with two outs in the fifth inning, Jose Bautista threw out the potential tying run at home plate and the Dominican Republic beat Mexico 1-0 Friday at the ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.8 just reported 92 km southeast of Hachinohe, Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 occurred around noon on Friday 30 July 2021 at 1:05 pm local time near Hachinohe, Hachinohe Shi, Aomori, Japan, as reported by Japan's National Rese ... ( read original story ...)
South African sets first individual swimming WR at Tokyo
South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker set the first individual swimming world record at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday. She won the women’s 200-meter breaststroke with a time of 2 minutes, 18.95 seconds, ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s secret weapon at the Tokyo Olympics – good coffee of course
The AOC had meticulously planned every aspect of the Games, right down to how to get a decent strong flat white ... ( read original story ...)
Missing Japan? Virtual tours come with shopping, drinks and souvenirs
Tourist attractions and enterprising tour guides are using technology to emulate the look, feel and taste of a trip to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan to widen virus emergency after record spike amid Games
Japan is set to expand the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo to neighboring areas and the western city of Osaka on Friday in the wake of record-breaking surge in infections while the capital ... ( read original story ...)
Japan OKs administration of AstraZeneca shots after delay – media
Japan on Friday approved the administration of AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine after a few months' pause due to fears about potential side effects, local media reported. Regulators approved the ... ( read original story ...)
Property in Japan: Where to Invest and Why Now is the Right Time to Buy
According to Sotheby’s International Realty, enquiries on residential property in the country in March 2021 was “nearly five times greater than those received in March 2020.” Considering how ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei dips to over 6-month low on COVID-19 spike, earnings lag
Japan's Nikkei stock average dropped to its lowest since the start of the year on Friday, with sentiment souring amid a spike in COVID-19 cases and some earnings disappointments, and weighed down by a ... ( read original story ...)