Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower Tuesday as investors locked in gains after the Nikkei index surged to a one-month high the previous ... ( read original story ...)
Fashion industry risks falling short of green goals, Business of Fashion report says
Despite incremental improvement from some sector leaders, the fashion industry's 30 largest listed companies risk falling short of social and environmental targe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is opening up its borders on June 10 – here’s what you need to know before making a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun
After two long years, Japan is finally reopening its borders to welcome tourists this June. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that tour groups consisting of international travellers will be ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda and Moderna Announce Plans to Transfer Marketing Authorization for Spikevax(TM) COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan to Moderna
For more than 70 years, Takeda has supplied vaccines to protect the health of people in Japan. Today, Takeda’s global vaccine business is applying innovation to tackle some of the ... ( read original story ...)
Cardano’s ADA Spikes 25%, Leads Gains in Crypto Majors
Crypto markets added some 4.4% to overall capitalization in the past 24 hours as bitcoin (BTC) saw signs of bottoming out and traditional markets ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto markets in green for second day in row: Is bear run over?
The cryptocurrency markets seem to be recovering; Bitcoin crossed the $31,000 mark in over 2 weeks. Is this the end of the bear run? ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Daily Highlights – May 30 – BTC Rebounds to $32,000
It was a bullish start to the week for the crypto market, with bitcoin revisiting $32,000 levels and ETH testing resistance at $2,000 before easing back. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li’s FWD delays $1bn IPO on market volatility
Insurance group FWD has delayed its $1bn Hong Kong initial public offering due to volatile market conditions, according to people familiar with the matter, the latest in a string of listings setbacks ... ( read original story ...)
IOC in Sapporo to assess 2030 Winter Games venues
International Olympic Committee officials on Tuesday began inspecting competition venues in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo, seen as a frontrunner to host the 2030 Winter Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan Court Bars Hokkaido Nuclear Reactors From Operating: NHK
The Sapporo District Court said in a ruling on Tuesday that Hokkaido Electric Power Co.’s Tomari nuclear plant isn’t safe to operate due to the earthquake and tsunami risk, according to the local ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo issues complaints over Seoul’s Dokdo marine survey amid efforts to thaw relations
The territorial dispute over the Dokdo islets has flared up once again, even as the governments of South Korea and Japan have expressed determination to reset their long-strained relationship. After ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks slightly higher in morning as Shanghai lockdown to end
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher Tuesday morning on hopes for a recovery of the Chinese economy after Shanghai's municipal government said it will lift its COVID-19 lockdown, although gains were ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to approve morning-after pill – but partner’s consent will be required
Delay in approving emergency contraception, and the possible $780 cost, reflect priorities of male-dominated parliament, say critics ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May consumer confidence improves for 2nd month
Japan's consumer confidence index rose in May for a second straight month, the government said on Tuesday, as households enjoyed the first restriction-free spring holiday season since before the COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Japan won’t leave Sakhalin-2 project even if asked, trade minister says
Japan won’t leave the Sakhalin 2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project even if asked to leave, the Japanese industry minister said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Matsuno: Japan reopening to tours June 10, despite infection
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu said plans to reopen the country to guided tours June 10 were unchanged despite the coronavirus infection of a tourist. ( read original story ...)