Japan on Wednesday widened COVID-19 curbs to the capital Tokyo and a dozen regions covering half the population as the Omicron variant of coronavirus drove record new infections. ( read original story ...)
Quake seismographs show picture of people’s movements in Japan during pandemic
There have been drastic changes to the way people in Japan move around in the long two years since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka blows Madison Brengle away to move towards Ashleigh Barty showdown at 2022 Australian Open
Defending champion Naomi Osaka overcame a second-set blip to beat the world No54 Madison Brengle of the United States 6-0 6-4 and reach the third round of the Australian Open, staying on course for a ... ( read original story ...)
Aussie Open Champion Osaka in third round after straight-sets win
Defending champion Naomi Osaka overcame a second-set blip to beat American Madison Brengle 6-0 6-4 and reach the third round of the Australian Open, staying on course for a potential fourth-round ... ( read original story ...)
Oldest tramcar back in business in Osaka after refurbishment
OSAKA--Japan’s oldest tramcar is again periodically gracing streets that connect the southern part of this bustling metropolis and the neighboring city of Sakai after a major refurbishment. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2022 day three: Osaka in action after Barty and Nadal win – live!
The second round continues at Melbourne Park with Naomi Osaka and Alex Zverev headlining the evening session. Join John Brewin ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2022 day three: Zverev in action after Barty, Nadal and Osaka win – live!
The second round continues at Melbourne Park with Naomi Osaka and Alex Zverev headlining the evening session. Join John Brewin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to widen COVID-19 curbs as Omicron drives record infections
Japan was poised on Wednesday to widen COVID-19 curbs to the capital, Tokyo, and a dozen regions covering half the population, as the Omicron variant of coronavirus drives record new infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan widens virus curbs, including in Tokyo, as cases surge
Tokyo and a dozen other areas in Japan will face new COVID-19 restrictions effective Friday, with local leaders shortening hours for restaurants, as omicron cases hit a record high in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Japan Needs More Than Carbon Tax, Green Fund to Achieve Net Zero
Japan needs more money to invest in innovative technology to help it achieve its decarbonization goals -- and one potential solution may be to consider a new form of sovereign debt to fund it. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Miner Argo Diversifies Into Non-Mining Blockchain Business
Bitcoin Miner, Argo Blockchain, is starting a non-mining business unit, called “Argo Labs” to diversify its business and take advantage of other opportunities in the blockchain ecosystem. “We've ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com denies funds were lost after ‘suspicious activity’, as security firm estimates $15 million went missing
The crypto exchange suspended withdrawals for several hours on Monday after worried customers said their funds had been compromised. ( read original story ...)
Crypto ATMs offline as Singapore seeks to curb ‘on impulse’ trading
Cryptocurrency automatic teller machines (ATMs), which provide a convenient platform for trading in digital tokens, are being taken offline in Singapore, as its central bank limits consumer ... ( read original story ...)
UK watchdog proposes tough new rules for crypto adverts
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to tighten the rules for advertising high-risk investments as it prepares to take over responsibility for cryptocurrency promotions, raising further ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Japan plummet, Nikkei 225 loses 790 points
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - Stocks in Asia were mixed on Wednesday. The biggest move was the Japanese market which saw its benchmark index fall nearly three percent. Higher interest rates, exacerbated by ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to 5-month low dragged down by Toyota, Sony
Japan's Nikkei index fell to a five-month low on Wednesday, dragged down by Sony Group and Toyota Motor, tracking Wall Street's weak finish overnight. TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei index ... ( read original story ...)