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Okinawa, Tokyo log months-high COVID case counts
Japan's officials are monitoring a rapid spread of coronavirus infections. Okinawa confirmed 623 new cases on Wednesday... well over double the day before. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo may seek emergency measures as COVID cases rise – Sankei
Tokyo authorities may ask Japan’s government to reinstate emergency measures as a rise in COVID-19 cases spurs concern that the capital is experiencing a sixth wave of infections, the Sankei newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Familiar restrictions return to US bases in Japan as COVID-19 case numbers roar back
The overall U.S. military authority in Japan is considering a return to stricter health protection measures as U.S. bases reported another 338 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
IPO-bound Delhivery invests in logistics automation startup Falcon Autotech
Delhivery said the investment in Falcon Autotech is in line with its strategy to invest in ‘future-ready hardware solutions in its operations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s regional banks introduce monitor system to combat money laundering
At least 12 regional banks in Japan have launched a system to monitor the ship-to-ship transfers of cash and gold earned illegally as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan banking on Bok stars to make bigger global rugby impact
"I think rugby at the moment in Japan is a really fast and highly skilled game," says Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM urges business lobbies, unionists to reverse downtrend in wages
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday called on business lobbies and unions to work together to "boldly reverse" a downtrend in workers' wages as the government seeks to achieve what it ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for attempted bank robbery in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly attempting to rob a bank in Sapporo on Tuesday. According to police, Shoyo Wakabayashi, a self-professed construction industry worker, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 390 new COVID cases on Jan. 5
Japan's capital recorded 390 new coronavirus infections on Jan. 5, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, after the capital registered ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 390 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 390 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
As China Tensions Smoulder, Japan and Australia Move to Sign Defense Treaty
Japan pact will allow troops to freely enter each other’s countries for exercises without having to negotiate terms each time. ( read original story ...)
Kishida Urges Japan’s Businesses to Boost Pay for Economy’s Sake
“Wage hikes from firms are extremely important for economic growth,” Kishida said in a speech Wednesday to major business lobbies in Tokyo. “I ask that you take an aggressive stance on offering higher ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto AUM Reaches Record High in 2021, Bitcoin Dominates
Yearly crypto inflows came in at $9.3 billion. Compared to 2020, yearly cryptocurrency inflows jumped by 36% in 2021. Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for ... ( read original story ...)
India is going after crypto taxes, starting with Binance-owned WazirX
India’s tax authorities are going after the country’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform, WazirX, accusing it of tax evasion worth 40.5 crore rupees ($5.4 million). The Mumbai office of the goods ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes higher as gains in Sony, Toyota outweigh tech losses
Japan's Nikkei closed marginally higher on Wednesday as gains in blue-chip stocks such as Sony Group and Toyota Motor outweighed weakness in technology heavyweights fuelled by fears of early U.S. ( read original story ...)