Tokyo stocks fell Monday morning, weighed down by declines on Wall Street late last week and renewed concerns over the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant's spread on the global economy. The 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly fire in Osaka, Japan leaves at least 24 people dead
A Japan has left at least 24 people dead and four injured, including three in critical condition. The fire began Friday morning in a psychiatry clinic on the fourth floor of the eight-storey Dojima ... ( read original story ...)
Japan billionaire Maezawa set to land in Kazakhstan after 12-day space flight
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa was set to return to earth on Monday after a 12-day journey into space, a voyage he said he saw as a dry run for his planned trip around the moon with Elon Musk's ... ( read original story ...)
Minor magnitude 2.5 earthquake at 104 km depth
Detailed earthquake information - overview map, magnitude, time, depth, source, shake map, list of reports. File an "I felt it" report if you felt the quake! Features interactive map, read user ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea politicians raise concerns over crypto brain drain
South Korean politicians are calling on public officials to stop joining crypto companies for bigger pay cheques as exchanges race. Rising numbers of financial regulators and police officers are ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong IPO debutants bear the brunt of China’s regulatory crackdown, earnings misses
While Hong Kong’s IPO debutants have largely had a poor year, fund managers expect IPOs to deliver better returns next year on improving sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set for declines; China’s benchmark lending rate ahead
Shares in Japan were poised for a lower start on Monday, with China set to announce its latest benchmark lending rate later in the day. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 28,365 while its ... ( read original story ...)
Parks, Nagoya assert mastery of Toyama as Ramos struggles
Bobby Ray Parks and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins ran roughshod over Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses with a 101-75 blowout in the 2021-22 Japan B. League at the Dolphin's Arena on Sunday (19 ... ( read original story ...)
Kiefer Ravena-led Shiga rally falls short as Yokohama prevails
Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakestars fell short of a comeback as the Yokohama B-Corsairs exacted revenge with a 98-85 victory in the 2021-22 Japan B. League at the Ukaruchan Arena on Sunday (19 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on Wall St. fall, COVID concerns
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday, weighed down by falls on Wall Street late last week and renewed concerns over the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant on the global economy. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
IPO-bound SMT aims high growth products, explores strategic partnerships, acquisitions
Cardiac stent maker SMT is looking to further expand its footprint globally and is aiming to enter markets such as the US, Japan and South Korea. Currently, it has presence in 69 countries. ( read original story ...)
Tom Daley’s emotional SPOTY speech after finally ending pursuit of Olympic gold in Tokyo
Tom Daley spoke of the importance of inclusivity and accessibility to sport for all people after winning Olympic gold as a gay man during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Daley won the men's 10-metre ... ( read original story ...)
5 Dining Spots Around Shinagawa Station (Tokyo) Serving Various Cuisines
Located in Tokyo's city center, Shinagawa Station serves as a stop for shinkansen (bullet trains) and is also home to a lot of eating and drinking establishments. This article will introduce five ... ( read original story ...)
SG’s Contour bags additional $4.9m in Series A+ funding from Japan’s TIS, others
Existing investors Bangkok Bank and Citi Ventures also put in additional money, according to Contour's regulatory filings. ( read original story ...)
The Scenery That Japan Boasts to the World! How to Enjoy the Three Great Japanese Gardens
Japanese gardens, where Japan's unique aesthetic sense can be experienced, are full of photogenic spots! This article will showcase the highlights of the three most popular gardens in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Attracts More Money in 2021 Than All Previous Years Combined
With digital assets and related projects exploding in popularity and many soaring in price, all manner of experimental projects are securing funding. ( read original story ...)