Golfer Rory McIlroy has backed Naomi Osaka's decision to take a break from tennis following the Japanese world number three's elimination from the U.S. Open last week, saying that it was important ... ( read original story ...)
BrewDog teams up with Asahi to launch joint venture ‘BrewDog Japan’
It is the first international joint venture for Britain’s biggest craft brewer and comes ahead of a planned IPO ... ( read original story ...)
Shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy raises $935 mln after pricing IPO at the top of the range
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has raised $935 million after pricing its IPO at the top of its indicative range, with much of the proceeds set to fund investments in new technology. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surges nearly 2% as stocks continue to see gains for second day
Japan's Nikkei had surged 2.05% on Friday after Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he will not be running in the upcoming leadership election. ( read original story ...)
Nintendo, Keyence, Murata to Join Nikkei 225 in Radical Overhaul
Nintendo Co., Keyence Corp. and Murata Manufacturing Co. will join Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average in a major change to the makeup of the blue-chip gauge.The three companies’ stocks will be added on ... ( read original story ...)
Britain’s Paralympians hailed history makers after finishing second in Tokyo medal table
Britain’s Paralympians have been labelled history makers after finishing second in the medal table at the Tokyo Games. ParalympicsGB ended up second only behind China with 41 golds and 124 medals in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Investors Are Glad to See the Back of an Unpopular Leader
Latest financial technology news, fintech news, fin tech news, open banking news, banking news, blogs opinion, analysis on Fintech Zoom. ( read original story ...)
Eager to chair again, organizer boosts Sapporo’s 2030 Games bid
As the chief of the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games bid farewell to the mega sporting extravaganza, she seemed to welcome Japan's next chance to host with the same ... ( read original story ...)
Nighttime emergency rooms busier as more COVID-19 patients recuperate at home
Overnight emergency medical services are intended as a last resort, but doctors fear the facilities will soon be too full to offer care. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Mayor Who Bit Into Gold Medal Of Olympian Tests Positive For Covid-19
If you’ve been following news related to the Tokyo Olympics, you must have heard of the infamous Japanese mayor, Takashi Kawamura, who bit into a gold medal belonging to homecoming softball Olympian, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: The golden girl, heartbreak & the end of an era – How did NI’s Paralympians fare in Tokyo?
With the Tokyo Paralympics getting underway a year later than planned, meet the seven Northern Irish athletes ready to compete in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP will be able to manage the economy ‘very effectively’ without Suga: Strategist
Nikko Asset Management's John Vail thinks Japan's Liberal Democratic Party's performance will be stronger after the upcoming election following the resignation of Prime Minister Suga. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s COVID minister Kono popular with voters for PM, may get heavyweight backing – media
Taro Kono, Japan's minister in charge of fighting COVID-19 and a top choice of voters for Japanese prime minister, may also pick up the backing of a popular ruling party heavyweight in the race for ... ( read original story ...)
Green Energy Stocks Surge in Japan on Bets for Anti-Nuclear PM
Frenzied buying from retail traders sent Japan’s renewable energy stocks soaring Monday as Taro Kono -- a politician known for opposing nuclear power -- emerged as a top contender to become prime ... ( read original story ...)
As the Tokyo Paralympics closes, will Japan’s disabled again be forgotten?
The curtains fell on the Tokyo Paralympic Games on Sunday (Sept 5) after 13 days of competition, leaving Japan to reflect on the legacy of its capital being the first city to host the event twice. ( read original story ...)
BrewDog goes big in Japan after cheering joint venture with beer-making giant
Maverick Scots beer maker BrewDog has launched a joint venture with a Japanese brewing giant as it looks to boost its overseas sales. ( read original story ...)