Reaching the top of the world’s tennis rankings and winning two Grand Slams in under six months would be a career year for any tennis player. But for 23-year-old Naomi Osaka, her powerful serve on the ... ( read original story ...)
Referendum bill spotlights Japan’s powerful constitutional committee
Revision is likely to be a major campaign issue in the next Lower House poll, but any changes presented to the public would have to be agreed to by the Commission on the Constitution. ( read original story ...)
Takeda Delivers Resilient FY2020 Results With Strong Margins & Robust Cashflow; Underlying Revenue Growth Expected to Accelerate in FY2021
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO:4502) (NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today announced financial results for fiscal year 2020 (period ended March 31 ... ( read original story ...)
Newly Launched Brand Chapter & Verse Reveals Its First Hotel Property in Wuzhen
Chapter & Verse, a lifestyle brand, is excited to launch Chapter & Verse, Wuzhen as its first location in China. Set to open in summer 2021, this 5,000-square-meter (53,800-square-foot) boutique hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore commercial property market activity leaps by 200%
Singapore is amongst those countries building momentum in the commercial market this year. Singapore's commercial property market experienced a huge leap in activity in Q1, with volumes registering a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes down 3.08 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average .N225 closed down 3.08 percent at 28,608.59 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix .TOPX shed 2.35 percent at 1,906.30. ( read original story ...)
TodayIR: Many Chinese Students Attend the University of Tokyo, Where the ‘GCSi’ was Developed
Many Chinese Students Attend the University of Tokyo, Where the 'GCSi' was Developed EQS-News / 09/05/2021 / 22:42 EST/EDT Many Chinese Students Attend the University of Tokyo, Where the ... ( read original story ...)
M&G takes stake in $870m ESR Ichikawa logistics facility in Tokyo
M&G Real Estate Asia has formed a joint venture with ESR to own the US$870m (€725m) ESR Ichikawa Distribution Centre logistics facility in Tokyo. M&G has acquired a partial interest in the 201,100sqm ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Homes Aren’t Built Last—and That’s the Point
The Western concept of a residence as a stable and secure long-term investment—more tree than flower—that will gradually increase in value over time directly opposes the Japanese view, which sees a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed map shows infestation hotspots in Leicestershire
The Environment Agency describe the plant as 'indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive' ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo learns Wii U lessons to reap Switch profits
Sales of the Nintendo Switch gaming console are expected to top 100 million units in the fiscal year ending in March 2022, surpassing those of the old Wii U console. Nintendo's software strategy for ... ( read original story ...)
NYC Sees No School Mandate: N.J. Mulls Cash Lure: Virus Update
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he is considering cash incentives to lure people to get vaccinated. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he sees no reason to require Covid-19 shots for ... ( read original story ...)
Pfizer Seeks U.S. Approval; EU Splits on Waivers: Virus Update
Pfizer Inc. and its partner BioNTech SE have asked U.S. regulators for full approval of their vaccine, a milestone in their effort to make the shot a sustainable revenue source that goes well beyond ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic head says Bach visit to Japan could be ‘tough’
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee said Friday that a visit to Japan this month by IOC President Thomas Bach seemed unlikely with a state of emergency order being ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly rise on US rally; eyes on jobs data
Trade data released Friday show global exports rose 32.3% over a year ago to $263.9 billion, in line with March but down from the explosive 60.6% rise in the first two months of 2021. China’s trade ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Extend Emergency; Shorter H.K. Quarantine: Virus Update
Japan is set to extend a virus state of emergency that includes Tokyo to the end of May. Hong Kong will shorten mandatory quarantine stays for fully vaccinated inbound travelers, the South China ... ( read original story ...)