Citigroup Inc. is setting up a team of ESG experts in Tokyo as the U.S. bank pushes globally to capitalize on companies’ sustainability goals. ( read original story ...)
Why Disney fans have their post-pandemic sights set on Japan
As some families eagerly await COVID-19 vaccinations so they can get their Mickey-loving kids back to the Magic Kingdom, the most passionate Disney fans are looking forward to something else entirely: ... ( read original story ...)
Why Jim Cramer Was Disappointed With Mastercard’s Crypto Announcement
Mastercard MA is the latest company to hop on the crypto train. "We are preparing right now for the future of crypto and payments, announcing that this year Mastercard will start supporting select ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Rock solid Osaka marches into third round
Naomi Osaka marched confidently into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, overpowering Caroline Garcia 6-2 6-3 with a rock-solid performance at the Rod Laver Arena. MELBOURNE ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka turns nightmare into a dream to reach third round
Naomi Osaka dreamt that she would lose her second round match at the Australian Open but the reality was a comfortable 6-2 6-3 victory over Caroline Garcia on Wednesday. "Going into this match I ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka powers past Garcia into Australian Open third round
Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka thwarted Caroline Garcia on Wednesday with an effortless straight sets victory, as she stormed into the Australian Open third round. Osaka, the third seed ... ( read original story ...)
Tragic, a Decade After Great East Japan Earthquake, the Suicide Still Continues
According to data announced by the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry and the National Police Agency on Friday (Feb 5), ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to station coast guard vessel at Ogasawara Islands
Japan for the first time will station a coast guard patrol vessel in the Ogasawara Islands about 1000km south of Tokyo to counter Chinese ships ... ( read original story ...)
Fully recovered from COVID-19, new mom Alex Morgan prepares for Tokyo Olympics
U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan is preparing for the SheBelieves Cup, after a year in which she contracted COVID-19 and also had her first child. ( read original story ...)
Remote Japanese island resort taps ocean for drinking water
Hoshino Resorts will produce drinking water by desalination at its property on a remote Okinawan island beginning Saturday, dispensing with the need to provide plastic bottles of water in guest rooms. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Chief Expected to Resign Over Sexist Comments
Yoshiro Mori, a former Japanese prime minister, had complained that women cause meetings to run long by talking too much. His exit would further complicate the delayed Games. ( read original story ...)
Yoshiro Mori Reportedly Plans To Quit As Japan’s Olympic Chief Over Sexist Remarks
The Tokyo Olympic committee head plans to resign Friday amid a firestorm of criticism about his comments disparaging women's participation in organizing the Tokyo Games, say Japanese outlets. ( read original story ...)
Japan Olympics chief who said women talk too much will resign over remarks, reports say
Yoshiro Mori’s sexist comments provoked an uproar in the country, with thousands signing a petition calling for his resignation. ( read original story ...)
BNY Mellon to offer bitcoin services, a validation of crypto from a key bank in the financial system
Bank of New York Mellon, the nation's oldest bank, said Thursday that it will begin financing bitcoin and other digital currencies. It will eventually allow digital currencies to pass through the same ... ( read original story ...)
Mastercard to Allow Some Crypto in Digital Asset Boom
Mastercard Inc. will begin allowing cardholders to transact in certain cryptocurrencies on its network, becoming the latest company to embrace digital assets. ( read original story ...)
Japan Olympic Chief Yoshiro Mori to Quit After Sexist Remarks
The exit creates an unusual and disruptive leadership change just before the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)