An error-prone Naomi Osaka was stunned 3-6 6-3 6-3 by Jil Teichmann in the Western & Southern Open third round in Cincinnati on Thursday but the world number two said she had tried her best and would ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s governors call for COVID lockdown amid spike in infections
A COVID-19 state of emergency takes effect in seven more prefectures, with restrictions on business activity aimed at curbing Japan's largest yet wave of infections. ( read original story ...)
Emanuel nominated as ambassador to Japan
The White House made the announcement today, saying the former Chicago mayor "has had a distinguished career in public service." ... ( read original story ...)
BOI Japan Offices invite you to join “Opportunities and Investment Support Measures for Packaging Business in Thailand” Online Roundtable Meeting
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) offices in Tokyo and Osaka cordially invite you to join Online Roundtable Meeting on the topic of “Opportunities and Investment Support Measures for Packaging Bu ... ( read original story ...)
Uniphore Appoints Bharat Kannan as Managing Director of Its Newly Created Japanese Subsidiary
Uniphore, a leader in Conversational Service Automation (CSA), today announced the appointment of Bharat Kannan as the Managing Director of its newly-created (July 29, 2021) Japanese subsidiary, ... ( read original story ...)
The Funk Boutique: Fashion-Forward Fitness with Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and Fitbit
Naomi Osaka is an absolute powerhouse. Just this week she won against Coco Gauff in round 16 in Cincinnati and continues to advocate for her mental health. ( read original story ...)
Western & Southern Open to match Osaka’s prize money pledge for Haiti
Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka said she would donate her earnings from the tournament ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Announces Crypto Exchange Business in Japan: Where Will It Go Next?
Crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) is spreading its wings overseas and an analyst sees this as an incrementally positive development for the exchange, as well as its stock. ( read original story ...)
63-year-old Japanese gift shop saved thanks to small business fund
The Little Tokyo shop specializes in traditional Japanese dishware and cultural ... "It's a legacy business," said Tanita. When COVID hit, they shut down for three months at the beginning of ... ( read original story ...)
The Valens Company CBD Products Reach Japan Via Its Subsidiary Green Roads And Tele Marche Co.
The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (OTCQX: VLNCF) announced Thursday that its subsidiary Green Roads has entered into a third-party distribution agreement with Tele Marche Co., Ltd. ( read original story ...)
Toyota slashes production on pandemic-related parts shortage
Toyota is scaling its production back 40%, affecting 14 auto assembly plants in Japan, as the surging coronavirus pandemic in Southeast Asia crimps parts supplies. ( read original story ...)
Hudson Sustainable Group in Japan Closes ¥1.4 Billion Mezzanine Facility
Hudson Sustainable Group, LLC (Hudson) announced today that it has closed a mezzanine loan facility of 1.4 billion JPY with Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. The mezzanine loan facility, which closed on July ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s premier asks businesses to cut physical attendance to stem virus surge
Suga tells businessmen to reduce attendance by 70%, promote teleworking to curb cluster infections - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tourism Market Report 2021: Inbound Tourists Forecast by Countries, Spending and Survey Insights – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The “Japan Tourism Market, Inbound Tourists Forecast by Countries, Spending, Survey Insights” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Inbound tourism is an essential part of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga asks business lobby for 70% cut in commuters amid pandemic
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday asked a major business lobby in Tokyo to thoroughly implement telework to reduce the number ... ( read original story ...)
Tesla, Japanese firms to build energy storage facility in Hokkaido
Tesla Inc said on Thursday it will join hands with Japanese companies to build an energy storage facility using its rechargeable battery in Hokkaido in northern Japan to help stabilise the power ... ( read original story ...)