Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Electrical/Machinery, Manufacturing and Railway&Bus sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 12,693 more COVID cases on March 2
The Japanese capital reported 12,693 new coronavirus infections on March 2, after counting 11,813 fresh cases the day before, the Tokyo Metro ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Alleges Russian Incursion in Its Airspace and Scrambles Jet in Response
Japan said it scrambled a fighter jet Wednesday to warn off a helicopter believed to be Russian after the chopper entered Japanese airspace. Tokyo's Ministry of Defense linked the incursion near the ... ( read original story ...)
Over $30 Million in Crypto Donations Sent to Ukraine
Crypto has become a potent fundraising tool for the Ukrainian government. More than $30 million in crypto donations have been sent to Ukraine since Russia invaded last week, according to blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares snap three-day rally as sanctions on Russia hit sentiment
Japanese shares snapped a three-session rally to end lower on Wednesday, as growing concerns about the impact of sanctions by Western nations against Russia for invading Ukraine, pushed investors away ... ( read original story ...)
Hirate backs Yokohama to win races after Kondo Nissan move
Nissan’s Kohei Hirate says he’s convinced that the Yokohama tyre he will race in SUPER GT this year is capable of winning races following his surprise move to Kondo Racing. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 fires up greater tourist interest in Japan: study
About 380 million people in 13 countries gained an interest in visiting Japan as a result of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to a February 2022 report released by the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens volunteer to fight for Ukraine in pacifist Japan
Keiichi Kurogi was one of dozens men in Japan who offered to join an "international legion" to fight Russian invaders after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for volunteers. ( read original story ...)
Japan set to extend COVID curbs as hospitals battle infections
Japan prepared on Wednesday to extend infection controls in some regions amid high numbers of hospital patients hit by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
IFCO Japan acquires Sanko Lease’s reusable container pooling services business
Through the acquisition, IFCO Japan will become the leading provider of Reusable Packaging Containers (RPCs) for fresh grocery products in Japan further promoting sustainability and its business model ... ( read original story ...)
Young man stabbed fatally in fight in Osaka Pref.; trio at large
A man was fatally stabbed in a fight in this western Japan city late on March 1, and three people believed to have been involved fl ... ( read original story ...)
Concierge Auctions Announces March Global Sale Lineup with Sotheby’s Auction House—Including The One, Bidding Now Open
Discover the estate house near the highest point of the property, lovingly restored and renewed by renowned architect and int ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court to rule whether deputy helped former Nissan chief Ghosn hide $80 million
A Japanese court will on Thursday deliver its verdict on former Nissan Motor director Greg Kelly who is accused of helping the automaker's ousted chairman, Carlos Ghosn, hide $80 million of income ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister says G7 agreed on need for coordinated sanctions against Russia
Financial leaders from the Group of Seven economies agreed on Tuesday that coordinated implementation of sanctions against Russia was vital to secure their effectiveness, Japanese Finance Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Gennaidy Golovkin-Ryota Murata middleweight title unification fight set for April 9 in Japan, sources say
Gennaidy Golovkin and Ryota Murata will meet April 9 in Saitama, Japan, for their middleweight title unification fight, sources said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Investors Have Raised More Than $30 Million to Help Ukraine—And They’re Still Going
Over $30 million in crypto assets have flowed into Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. Is the support working? ( read original story ...)