The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 11,125 new COVID-19 cases Friday, down by 5,004 from a week before, as well as 23 fatalities. The number of severely ill patients under Tokyo’s criteria ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sets out plans to defend supply chains, see off hackers
Japan will step up spending to strengthen its supply chains and do more to guard against cyberattacks launched through imported systems and software under draft legislation approved by the cabinet on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises eruption alert level for Mount Ontake, a volcano that killed dozens in 2014
Japan’s weather agency raised its alert level for a volcano near the center of the country that erupted in 2014 leaving 63 people dead or missing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s office real estate sector is down, but not out
Japan's office sector remains a bit on the back foot, but market veterans predict resilience in the face of serious challenges. ( read original story ...)
India, Japan to hold joint military exercise from Sunday
India and Japan will hold a joint military exercise, “DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022”, at the Foreign Training Node, Belagavi (Belgaum, Karnataka) from 27 February to 10 March with the objective of meeting the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo recorded 30 ‘stealth Omicron’ cases by late January
Tokyo confirmed 30 cases of infections with the BA.2 Omicron subvariant by the end of January, the metropolitan government said on Feb. 25. ( read original story ...)
‘The pressure eats you up inside’: Reece Prescod eyes redemption after disqualification at Tokyo Olympics
The British sprinter returns at the British Indoor Championships this weekend after disqualification in the men’s 100m semi-finals ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound as cheap tech issues snapped-up on Wall Street’s rise
Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher Friday, snapping a five-day losing streak, as investors sought out stocks with cheap valuations with tech issues gaining notably following Wall Street's rebound ... ( read original story ...)
Week-over-week dive in COVID-19 cases keeps pace across Japan
The number of new COVID-19 cases Friday in Japan’s capital city, while still substantial, fell again below the number a week prior, signaling the further waning of the omicron wave of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says energy supply secure as it promises more sanctions against Russia
Japan will strengthen sanctions against Russia to include financial institutions and military equipment exports, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday, adding that an impact on his resource-poor ... ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto Markets Rebounded After Biden Announced Sanctions on Russia?
Cryptocurrencies rebound as the sanctions package brings certainty to markets Gold begins to move higher, indicating that demand for safe-haven assets remains strong Traders should expect strong ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto On Feb 25: Market Bounces Back Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Crisis
The cryptocurrency market bounced back in green, with top coins including Bitcoin and Ethereum, gaining momentum even as the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated without signs of a cea ... ( read original story ...)
WazirX to assist developers to build their crypto exchange, will release APIs
The announcement comes after the government has given some sort of legitimacy to cryptocurrencies after levying a tax on them. Though, the Finance Ministry has categorically denied that the move makes ... ( read original story ...)
After FINRA Approval, Gemini Now Joins the Crypto Council for Innovation
The Council also includes the likes of Coinbase, Block, Fidelity Digital Assets, and more, which increase awareness about crypto. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.95%
Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Friday, as gains in the Paper&Pulp, Railway&Bus and Real Estate sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms suspend work in Ukraine
Some Japanese companies have suspended work in Ukraine as Russia's military operation continues, Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday. Toyota carmaker suspended the work of its dealer company in ... ( read original story ...)