As pandemic continues, Japan is welcoming accredited visitors to Tokyo for the delayed summer Olympic Games which opens on July 23. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Fan ban proves Olympic safety pledge, says IOC president Bach
IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic fans will not be forgotten despite having to make the difficult decision to ban spectators at the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020’s environmental impact
But like all big global events, Tokyo 2020 will leave an inevitable imprint on the planet. The most recent official estimate of the Tokyo Games' carbon footprint–more than some countries such as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q3 growth forecast cut as new pandemic curbs hit: Reuters poll
Japan's economy will grow at a slower pace than initially expected in the third quarter, as fresh coronavirus emergency curbs in Tokyo, extending through the Olympic Games, weigh on consumption, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui to buy 5% of Jefferies for $380M – report
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc, Japan's second-largest lender by assets, plans to buy 5% of Jefferies Financial Group Inc shares for around 42 billion yen ($380.19 million), the Nikkei reported ... ( read original story ...)
‘Still very challenging’: NZ companies in Japan say COVID-19 been massive blow to business
New Zealand companies operating in Japan say COVID-19 has been a massive blow to their offshore businesses. Like many countries across the world, Japan's economy has been battered by the pandemic. Its ... ( read original story ...)
Cabinet Office to Organize Society 5.0 Expo to Showcase Japan’s Advanced Technologies and Achievements
The Government of Japan’s Cabinet Office announced that it will organize the Society 5.0 Expo jointly with the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science a ... ( read original story ...)
NET ZERO Leaders Summit (Japan Business Conference 2021)
An Exhibition of Japan’s Technology and Pride by 54 Companies and Local Governments. - NET ZERO Leaders Summit (Japan Business Conference 2021) ... ( read original story ...)
China Crypto Miners Squeezed Further as Anhui Halts Projects
China dealt another blow to its beleaguered cryptocurrency industry, with Anhui province becoming the latest to pledge to crack down on the practice of using power-hungry machines to mint Bitcoin and ... ( read original story ...)
Clean Science and Technology IPO: Allotment today, Check grey market premium
Clean Science and Technology will finalise its IPO share allotment on Wednesday. The shares will be credited to demat account on July 16 and listing will take place on July 19. The equity shares of ... ( read original story ...)
Market LIVE: Sensex jumps 150 points, Nifty holds above 15,800 in pre-open; Zomato’s Rs 9,375-cr IPO opens
Provided by The Financial Express Today, all eyes will be on Zomato's Rs 9,375-crore IPO . Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Domestic equity market be ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese bank is the latest to take Bill Papas to court for fraud
The alleged scheme by Forum Finance to defraud Westpac by presenting false invoices and documents for financing has had a domino affect as more allegations by other banks. Basile Papadimitriou, ... ( read original story ...)
Navy blazers, stripes and flag scarves for Team USA in Tokyo
The Team USA flag bearers in steamy Tokyo will likely be the coolest members of their packs. Ralph Lauren has built a personal air conditioning system into a roomy white jacket to be worn by the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: South Korea tightens curbs again amid record cases; interest in Tokyo Olympics ‘muted’
South Korea reports 1,615 new cases as distancing rules tightened for most of country; Japanese among most uninterested in Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: How Matthew Coward-Holley went from broken back to shooting success
If asked to name Team GB's most likely Tokyo Olympic gold medallists, who would you list? Sprint star Dina Asher-Smith? The near-unbeatable swimming sensation Adam Peaty? Or perhaps history-seeking ... ( read original story ...)
China hits back at Japan over Taiwan warning
China fired back at Japan on Tuesday, saying Tokyo was “irresponsible” for naming Beijing as its top national security concern in its annual defense white paper.China in recent months has increased ... ( read original story ...)