Japan is backing off a forecast of how many gold medals it will win at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics that are set to open next month. ( read original story ...)
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Made Team USA’s Official Loungewear For Tokyo Olympics
The reality TV star shared the news on Instagram, saying that the brand would be supplying undergarments, pajamas and loungewear for the athletes. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: SoftBank shrinks robotics business, stops Pepper production – sources
SoftBank Group Corp is slashing jobs at its global robotics business and has stopped producing its Pepper robot, according to sources and documents reviewed by Reuters, as the conglomerate downgrades ... ( read original story ...)
Architecture and performance of new gymnastics venue for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 enhanced by Dow solutions
Multiple Dow technologies for coatings and wiring will optimize and protect this uniquely designed structure during the Games and beyond MIDLAND, Mich. – June 28, 2021 – Millions of sports fans will ... ( read original story ...)
What Business Leaders Can Learn About Growth From The Meiji Restoration
There is an extremely useful lesson for business owners and entrepreneurs nestled within the pages of the history of Japan. ( read original story ...)
5.3 magnitude quake hits Bonin Islands, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 53 jolted Bonin Islands Japan at 912 GMT on Monday the US Geological Survey USGS said ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close flat as tech issues drop, upcoming economic data eyed
Tokyo stocks closed essentially flat Monday as technology issues losing ground was offset by steelmakers gaining traction, although investors refrained from making bold moves ahead of key economic ... ( read original story ...)
Marriott International Opens 70th Property in Japan
Marriott International today celebrates another milestone in Japan with the opening of the company's 70th property in the country, Aloft Osaka Dojima. With this opening, Marriott International ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui to take 5per cent stake in Philippine bank RCBC – Nikkei
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group said it agreed to invest around 10 billion yen (US$90.3 million) in Philippine bank Rizal Commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Under Fire From Regulators in U.K., Japan and Canada
Binance is under fire from regulators in the U.K., Japan and Canada, which in different forms have boxed in the crypto trading platform from offering its services. ( read original story ...)
Managers cautious as Japanese firms revamp governance
While Japanese companies are making huge progress in terms of corporate governance — particularly in relation to board independence and diversity — money management executives say that caution is ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.0 quake hits 66 km east of Kushiro, Japan early afternoon
Just 10 minutes ago, a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Kushiro, Kushiro Shi, Hokkaido, Japan. The tremor was recorded early afternoon on Monday 28 June 2021 at 3:13 pm local ... ( read original story ...)
PM Modi Inaugurates Zen Garden, Part Of Elaborate Vision To Create ‘Mini-Japan’ In Gujarat
Japan' in Gujarat, inaugurated a Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy, yet another instance showcasing India-Japan relations ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Japanese Minister’s Firm Partners With Myanmar Military-Linked Company
A joint venture between Japan Myanmar Development Institution and a military-linked firm is developing a complex on land owned by Myanmar's Ministry of Defense in Yangon. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: China’s Alex Hua Tian inspires new generation of riders with mainland team set to make eventing history
The 31-year-old was the youngest eventing rider ever during Beijing 2008 and now he is leading China’s first team to ever compete at the Games. ( read original story ...)
Spoilers: How that unexpected ‘F9’ end-credits scene sets up ‘some unfinished business’
In addition to taking the franchise to space, 'F9' debuted Cardi B in the 'Fast and Furious' franchise and set up an intriguing showdown. (Spoilers!) ... ( read original story ...)