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Tokyo 2020 main venue could face big public subsidies after 2024 privatisation
The Japan Sports Agency has delayed plans to privatise the National Stadium which was the main venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics - ... ( read original story ...)
Thirdy Ravena fires 20 in San-En’s 14-point rout of Ray Parks, Nagoya
In a matchup featuring two Gilas Pilipinas stalwarts, Thirdy Ravena outplays Ray Parks as the San-En NeoPhoenix capture their second straight win in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
Health ministry confirms 18,372 new COVID-19 cases in Tokyo on Thursday
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 18,372 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Thursday, down 448 from a week ago. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong asks Japan to drop airport bans, 60,000 travellers affected
Hong Kong has asked Japan to withdraw a COVID-19 restriction that allows passenger flights from the financial hub to land only at four designated airports, saying the decision would affect about 60,000 passengers. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes off 3-mth low, pressured by Wall Street weakness
Japan's Nikkei share average hit its lowest levels in nearly three months on Thursday, dragged by Wall Street's weak performance, with heavy technology stocks leading the declines.
Japan’s 20-year bond yield hits multi-year high as BOJ buys shorter term notes
Japan's 20-year government bond yield hit a near eight-year high on Thursday, as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) conducted emergency bond buying operations for shorter term notes. The yield of 20-year notes ...
Airlines axe flights even as Japan eases entry curbs
Japanese authorities have further revised rules for flights from Hong Kong, saying they can land at all of its international airports as long as ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s acquisition of Trelleborg Wheel Systems delayed
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announces that the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Trelleborg Wheel Systems Holding AB held by Trelleborg AB, which ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: How will Japan resolve shipping insurance for Russian LNG imports?
Japan, the world's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) importer, is facing its latest challenge in securing vital gas supplies from Russia after Western reinsurers said they would halt marine war ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei touches 3-month low on Wall Street weakness
Japan's Nikkei share average touched a near three-month low on Thursday, dragged lower by Wall Street's weak performance overnight, with heavy technology stocks leading the declines.
Suspect arrested in Osaka Pref. hit-and-run that killed 2 neighborhood patrollers
A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of killing two men and injuring two more in a hit-and-run in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, late on Dec ... ( read original story ...)
Families moving out of Tokyo to get up to ¥1 million per child
The increased amount will come on top of the maximum ¥3 million in base financial support already given to relocating families. ( read original story ...)
Twitter Users Report Errors, Disruption from New York to Tokyo
Thousands of Twitter Inc. users reported glitches and other issues with the social media service, one of the more significant disruptions since Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover triggered the loss of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Disastrous Year Continues With Another Closure
The ripple effect of another major crypto exchange shuttering some operations is causing cryptocurrencies to struggle.
Ex-BOJ Deputy Yamaguchi Emerging as Next Central Bank Head Contender -Sankei
Yamaguchi had been considered a less likely candidate compared with deputy governor Masayoshi Amamiya and former deputy Hiroshi Nakaso. Amamiya and Nakaso have both served under Kuroda, and long been ...