When Tamao Sasada was put in charge of a large Japanese corporate client, she broke into a cold sweat. Now, the Bank of America Corp. executive is urging other female colleagues to take on new ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 24 new cases as seven-day average rises
The number of COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms under the capital's criteria came to four, the same as the previous day, and one new death was reported. ( read original story ...)
China Threat Over Taiwan a ‘Dire Challenge’ to All, Warns Japan’s Shinzo Abe
Abe's remarks come two weeks after he sparked a minor diplomatic incident by sharing identical views in a similar setting. ( read original story ...)
Bank of England warns on crypto-currency risks
Fast-growing crypto-currency assets could pose a danger to the established financial system, a senior Bank of England official has told the BBC. Although not much of UK households' wealth is currently ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto IRS Reporting Rules Promise Tax Compliance—And Enforcement
The recently passed infrastructure act put crypto in the crosshairs, where Congress and the IRS hope to scoop up enormous tax dollars. Soon, there will be Forms 1099-B like stock sales. Plus, a crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.73%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.73%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for smashing front door of Don Quijote store in Nagoya
Police in Nagoya have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of property damage after he was caught smashing the front door of a Don Quijote store. The incident, which occurred at around 11:40 p.m. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Newly Confirms 24 People with COVID-19
The daily number of new COVID-19 cases in Tokyo came to 24 on Tuesday, up by five from a week earlier, the Japanese capital's metropolitan government said. You are now viewing Nippon.com, a freely ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 24 coronavirus infections on Dec. 14
The Japanese capital recorded 24 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 14, after reporting seven the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ann･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo city committee OKs plan for foreigners to vote in referendums
A committee of the Musashino city assembly in western Tokyo has approved a proposed ordinance that would allow foreign residents to vote in local referendums, with the measure set to be put to a ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close lower as Omicron worries rise again
Tokyo stocks closed lower Tuesday as fears rose again over the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 following its first death case worldwi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota promises more electric models, investment
Japanese automaker Toyota is beefing up its electric vehicle lineup, offering 30 new fully electric models by 2030, its president, Akio Toyoda, said Tuesday. Toyota Motor Corp. plans to sell 3.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas to enter fixed-line telecommunications sector
The company aims to enhance customer convenience by adding the telecom business to the services it already offers customers. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares fall ahead of Fed decision
Tokyo stocks fell today, extending falls on Wall Street ahead of a US Federal Reserve decision and with markets weighing worries over the latest coronavirus variant. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index ... ( read original story ...)
McConnell, Spears, Osaka: A look at 2021’s notable quotes
A line from a speech given from the U.S. Senate floor before rioters broke into the Capitol on Jan. 6 tops a Yale Law School librarian’s list of the most notable ... ( read original story ...)
Nike acquires virtual sneakers and crypto collectibles startup RTFKT
In October, Nike filed trademark applications as part of its preparations to sell virtual sneakers and apparel, according to CNBC. Now, the footwear and sports apparel giant has acquired a startup ... ( read original story ...)