Yutaka Nakamura, 49, a personal trainer to 24-year-old tennis star Naomi Osaka, was surprised by the WTA's quick reaction, saying that he was worried if it was going too far. That's because China's ... ( read original story ...)
More asset managers confirm interest in launching crypto products
Fidelity, UBS and State Street Global Advisors have confirmed that, like rivals BlackRock and Invesco, they are looking into launching products that offer exposure to ... ( read original story ...)
Daiwa House Logistics Trust IPO- 3 Reasons Why I Am Staying Away From It.
The talk of the town recently is on the IPO of Daiwa House Logistics Trust (“DHLT”). Although I see a number of good reviews on it, personally, I will neither be taking part in its IPO ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Govt Not to Back Shinsei Bank’s Takeover Defense
News; Japan Govt Not to Back Shinsei Bank's Takeover Defense; Japan Govt Not to Back Shinsei Bank's Takeover Defense. News from Japan. Politics Economy Nov 23, 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo assembly member resigns for driving without license, rips peers’ ‘bullying’
A member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly announced her resignation at a Nov. 22 press conference, following her indictment for repeatedly ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
4 Tokyo Olympians feted in Baguio
Four of the country’s Olympians, who are either alumni or undergraduates of the University of Baguio (UB), on Monday rolled through the city’s main ... ( read original story ...)
Fundamental shift in business activities vital to Japan’s decarbonization
With the goal of carbon neutrality having been announced, Japan needs to begin work immediately to help realize it. ( read original story ...)
‘Peace state’ Japan must think twice about defense moves, German scholar says
Sophia University professor Sven Saaler questioned the rationale behind calls in the LDP for Japan to acquire strike capabilities and double defense spending to 2% of GDP. ( read original story ...)
Japan, India working on oil-stock release with US, timing unclear: Sources
Japanese and Indian officials are working on ways to release national reserves of crude oil in tandem with the United States and other major economies. ( read original story ...)
Delta virus may have died of ‘natural extinction’ in Japan, expert claims
Researchers say the sudden decline of Covid cases in Japan may be due to the Delta variant becoming 'faulty' – and it could happen in other countries. Read more. ( read original story ...)
Japan and U.N. agency to help firms ramp up human rights protection efforts
The aim is to ensure Japanese companies are informed and have staff who are trained to identify and address risks and violations of human rights. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam wishes to lift ties with Japan to new height: Japanese media
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has granted an interview to the Japanese media ahead of his official visit to the Northeast Asian country, saying that Vietnam wishes to bring bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Stock Market: Grinds lower as Japan holiday tames strong yields
Asian shares seesaw amid a quiet session with Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan. Powell’s re-nomination as the Fed Chair boost rate hike concerns and yields. US warships again sail on Taiwan Strait, ... ( read original story ...)
This Luxe Hotel Brand Just Opened Its First Property in Iceland — and We Got a Sneak Peek Inside
The Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland proudly peddles its Game of Thrones-esque nickname to prospective travelers as its glaciers glitter and volcanos roar. And the island country's newest hotel, The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Unveils Record $490 Billion Stimulus To Boost Pandemic Recovery
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a record $490 billion stimulus for the world's third-largest economy Friday as he looks to shore up the country's patchy pandemic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Hidden inflation is creeping across Japan
TOKYO: As winter descends on Japan, the soaring energy prices squeezing budgets around the world are starting to hurt the nation’s consumers and companies. Bathhouse owner Atsushi Tsukui is just one ... ( read original story ...)