Analysis: Japan Reconsiders COVID-19 Rules as Omicron Fills Hospitals Japan Reconsiders COVID-19 Rules as Omicro... | View Comments () Japan is the latest country to face the omicron paradox as ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange FTX to buy Japanese rival Liquid for Asia expansion
FTX, which earlier this week announced it had raised $400 million at a $32 billion valuation, is expanding aggressively in the Asian crypto market. ( read original story ...)
The Internet Of Value: The Controversies And Opportunities In Crypto Technologies
Whatever you make of it, Bitcoin has enshrined itself in the mind of many bankers, financial regulators and consumers around the world over the past few years. ( read original story ...)
Mini coming-of-age ceremony held for young adults with disabilities at Nagoya hair salon
A young adult is seen getting their hair and makeup done for a mini coming-of-age ceremony at a hair salon in Nagoya's Naka Ward, on Jan. 28, 2022. (Mainichi/Koji Hyodo) NAGOYA -- A mini coming-of ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Tokyo’s daily infections exceed 20,000 for first time
New Covid-19 cases in Tokyo exceeded 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, dimming hopes that a wave of infections fuelled by the Omicron variant is peaking in Japan. Nationwide cases reached a ... ( read original story ...)
SDF to raise daily booster shots at Tokyo site to over 5,000 from Feb. 10
The Japanese Self-Defense Forces operation to administer coronavirus booster shots in Tokyo is to provide more than 5,000 a day, starting Thursday next week. Backed by SDF personnel, a large-scale ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports over 20,000 daily COVID-19 cases, nationwide cases top 90,000
Tokyo reported 21,576 daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the first time to exceed 20,000 and setting a new record, with 94,930 nationwide cases confirmed, according to the tally by NHK News. For the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Unesco world heritage bid for goldmine sparks slavery row with South Korea
South Korea and Japan are engaged in a bitter new row about a historic Japanese gold and silver mine where Korean workers were used as wartime slave labour. ( read original story ...)
Today in Aviation: Japan Air Lines Launches First International Flights
Today in Aviation, Japan Air Lines (JL) began its first international scheduled air service from Tokyo to San Francisco with a DC-6B in 1954. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Talks to China, Japan, India About Sending Gas to Europe
President Joe Biden’s administration has spoken to officials in Japan, South Korea and India as well as Beijing, said the people. The engagement with China has been limited, two of the people said. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Tycoon Goes To War With Hawaii Locals Over Beach
Blockchain mogul Jonathan Yantis wants quiet near his $24 million mansion on Maui. Locals are painting him as an exclusionary rich “asshole.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese banks sound caution for earnings as Omicron highlights bad loan risks
The capital and most of Japan are now under curbs to contain the spread of the virus. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc, the country's second-largest bank, reported a third-quarter net profit of 168 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes tighter curbs on firms to counter cyberattacks
Japan will consider imposing tighter curbs on companies in ... “It’s important to ensure any regulation does not excessively restrict business activity,” it said. The proposal by the panel of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Eases Hospital Rules; Tokyo Sees Surge: Virus Update
Hong Kong eased the rules to release Covid-19 patients from the hospital, a move that should shorten stays as the city grapples with a growing number of infections that are taxing its health care ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo intends to be financial hub for companies going green
Tokyo intends to become the financing hub for Asian companies transitioning to low-carbon emitters, a top Japanese government official said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Missing F-15 Fighter Likely Crashed Into Sea; Fuselage Found
Japan's defense ministry said two crew members are still missing. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) jet disappeared from air traffic control radars Monday after it took off from Komatsu Airbase, ... ( read original story ...)