The Tokyo metropolitan government on Sunday reported 7,899 new coronavirus cases, up 504 from Saturday and up 55 from last Sunday. By age group, 1,689 cases were in their 20s, 1,370 in their 30s and 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra shares adorable pics with pet dog Tokyo. Abhinav Bindra reacts
Remember the adorable puppy Olympic medallist Abhinav Bindra gifted Neeraj Chopra? Well, the cutie is no more a puppy and has grown into a handsome, good boy. Named Tokyo, the puppy was a gift from ... ( read original story ...)
How the Bank of Japan took on the bond vigilantes and won — for now
The Bank of Japan showed investors last week just how tenacious it would be in keeping interest rates locked near zero in the world’s third-biggest economy despite skyrocketing inflation across the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bronze winner Lovlina Borgohain forced to start afresh
Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain will have to shift to a new weight category for the Paris Summer Games in 2024. The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board (EB) has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may expand fuel subsidy to curb energy costs-minister
Japan may expand a subsidy programme for gasoline and other fuels among measures under consideration to ease soaring energy costs, the industry minister said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
JPY Forecast Q2 2022: Will Inflation Surpass the Bank of Japan’s Target?
The anti-risk Japanese Yen put in a dismal performance during the first quarter of 2022, particularly as March wrapped up. A majors-based Japanese Yen Index that averages JPY against USD, AUD, GBP ... ( read original story ...)
Russia Sanctions Will Only Increase Until Peace: Japan’s Hagiuda
Sanctions against Russia will only increase until a peace agreement with Ukraine becomes clear, Japan’s trade minister Koichi Hagiuda said Sunday on national broadcaster NHK. ( read original story ...)
55% of Japan firms based overseas impacted by Ukraine crisis: poll
Fifty-five percent of Japanese companies based overseas have had their business operations impacted, or foresee they will be impacted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees rebound in COVID cases, experts caution against new wave
Japan is seeing a rebound in COVID-19 cases across the country, government data showed Saturday, as experts caution that another resu ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka falls short in Miami but finds comfort in loss
Naomi Osaka was certainly disappointed on Saturday after falling in straight sets to Iga Swiatek in the Miami Open final, but the four-time Grand Slam champion said she may leave Florida with ... ( read original story ...)
Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka set stage for stirring rivalry as introverts reign in Miami
The two friends faced off for what many hope will be the first of many big finals at the Hard Rock Stadium, which new No. 1 Swiatek took in straight sets. ( read original story ...)
Japan dodges the nuclear question as it struggles to keep the lights on
The power blackout earlier this month could influence both public and political opinion on restarting the reactors ... ( read original story ...)
Qingdao diverting to Yokohama for repairs
CV30 Qingdao is currently heading towards Yokohama to effect repairs to its running backstay fitting. All crew are well on board. There are no safety concerns but the team has ceased racing until the ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan Took on the Bond Vigilantes and Won — For Now
Japan showed investors last week just how tenacious it would be in keeping interest rates locked near zero in the world’s third-biggest economy despite skyrocketing inflation across the globe and the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Accounting Needs To Evolve – Unpacking The Recent SEC Bulletin
Cryptoassets still have numerous accounting and financial reporting issues that need to be addressed, that goes almost without saying. By the same token, however, attempting to regulate or add clarity ... ( read original story ...)
Swiatek swats away Osaka as new number one lands Miami Open title glory
Iga Swiatek is heading to number one in the world on the back of three consecutive WTA 1000 titles after demolishing Naomi Osaka in Miami. ( read original story ...)