The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 8,102 new cases of coronavirus infection on Saturday. The daily tally in the capital is up by 707 from a week ago. The seven-day average through Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
Stronger Manila-Tokyo defense ties sought after 2+2 talks
MANILA – The Philippines and Japan are seeking to further strengthen their overall defense relations following the inaugural 2+2 talks held in Tokyo on Saturday.The two nations' foreign and defense ... ( read original story ...)
New COVID-19 cases increase slightly in Tokyo and Osaka
Fresh cases of COVID-19 in Tokyo and Osaka registered week-on-week increases April 9. Metropolitan government officials in the capital reported 8,102 new cases, an increase of 707 over the previous ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood’s crypto wallet just went live to 2 million users. But there’s a huge catch they need to know.
Digital stock trading platform Robinhood just released its crypto wallet to 2 million waitlisted users this week in a much-anticipated play that could have major implications for the emerging crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Woman’s corpse found buried in central Japan based on arrested suspect’s testimony
The corpse of a woman was found buried in Aichi Prefecture on April 4 after a woman arrested by prefectural police indicated that she had ab ... ( read original story ...)
Lunch services suspended at 26 schools in Osaka Pref. due to lack of delivery vehicles
Twenty-six elementary schools in this west Japan city will suspend lunch services until further notice as a transportation comp ... ( read original story ...)
Japan dials up measures against Russia, aligning itself with the U.S. and Europe.
The country has announced a ban on Russian coal and restrictions on imports including timber, vodka and machinery. It is also expelling eight Russian diplomats. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is Very Popular in Corrupt Countries, IMF Warns
"Residents of countries where the traditional financial sector is well developed may be less likely to feel the need for crypto," reads a new IMF report. ( read original story ...)
Eagles sign Olympic hurdler Devon Allen, who missed Tokyo medal by .04 seconds
The Philadelphia Eagles are betting big on athleticism with their latest signing. The team announced Friday they had signed former Oregon wide receiver and current Olympic hurdler Devon Allen, who has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Philippines seek pact to further defense cooperation
Japan and the Philippines agreed Saturday to start talks toward a possible defense agreement that would allow closer cooperation between their militaries amid regional tensions with China and Russia's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scrambles to find alternatives to Russian coal
TOKYO: Japanese power companies and paper manufacturers are racing to find substitutes for Russian coal, after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday the country will phase out the imports over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan nonlife insurers halt contracts for firms operating in Russia
Japanese nonlife insurers have suspended undertaking new contracts entirely for domestic firms that operate in Russia, affected by Moscow's countermeasures against economic sanctions following its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Philippines eye further defence cooperation at first 2+2 meeting
Japan and the Philippines agreed on Saturday to consider further expanding defence cooperation against a backdrop of regional tensions and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The meeting in Tokyo of the two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to impose fresh bans, asset freezes on Russia
Japan will impose additional sanctions on Russia, banning imports of coal and vodka, freezing assets held by major lenders Sberbank and Alfa Bank while halting new investments, Japanese Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan plans to launch its first EV with a solid-state battery by 2028
Nissan revealed a prototype production facility in Yokohama, Japan, on Friday, where the company says it plans to manufacture solid-state batteries for use in electric vehicles. The company said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Maker of $777,000 Flying Motorbike Prepares for IPO in Japan
A former Merrill Lynch derivatives trader with a passion for Star Wars is preparing to take his flying motorbike startup public in Japan. “The need for these bikes will be higher in places with desert ... ( read original story ...)