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Tokyo Declares State of Emergency, Could Bar Spectators From Olympic Events
The state of emergency is the fourth declared in the capital city since the start of the pandemic, with the most recent only just lifted at the end of last month. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Will Happen Under Japanese State of Emergency, Likely No Spectators
The Tokyo Olympics will happen under a state of emergency declared by Japan on Thursday, meaning the likelihood of spectators being allowed at the stadium will be slim, the Associated Press reported. ( read original story ...)
A giant 3D cat is enamoring commuters in Tokyo’s business district
Tokyo — Many people may have gotten through the pandemic, and perhaps some long workdays, by sneaking off to watch cat videos on the internet. But in the Japanese capital, there's one new cool cat in ... ( read original story ...)
For Tokyo 2020 ticketholders, an Olympic dream gets dashed
Even as several events in the run-up to the Olympics were cancelled and the number of domestic spectators capped, Ryuichi Ishikawa had clung to hope that he would be in the stands to cheer on Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Ramboll Eyes Business Growth in Asian Offshore Wind Market. Opens Tokyo Office
Danish engineering company Ramboll has said it has secured five contracts in the past ten months for offshore wind farms located in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Tokyo Olympics to be held without spectators; Luxembourg PM leaves hospital
Games organisers agree to hold events without fans; Xavier Bettel to resume work this week after Covid treatment ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: IOC’s Bach arrives to Tokyo’s state of emergency
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has arrived in Tokyo as Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihde Suga announced a state of emergency that could result in a ban on fans at the games. The ... ( read original story ...)
FACTBOX-Olympics-Tokyo Games in the shadow of coronavirus
With the clock ticking down to the opening of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23, Japan is preparing to host a Games like no other in history as it grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. Although the ... ( read original story ...)
Indian food delivery giant Zomato eyes $1.3bn IPO
Indian food delivery giant Zomato announced plans Thursday to raise 93.75 billion rupees ($1.3 billion) via an initial public offering, the latest firm to take advantage of a strong rally in local ... ( read original story ...)
Delivery boom: Ant Group-backed Zomato eyes IPO valuation of nearly $8bn
Ant Group-backed food delivery company Zomato has a near $8bn valuation on the cards in its initial public offering (IPO), with shares priced at 0.96 cents to $1.02 per share. ( read original story ...)
Japan set to ban spectators from Tokyo Olympics
Nikkei has learned that organizers were leaning toward the decision on Thursday evening, during five-way talks between the Japanese and Tokyo governments and Olympic officials. It comes hours ... ( read original story ...)
Google to Buy Japan Payment Startup for $182 Million-Plus – Nikkei
Alphabet Inc's Google is set to buy Japanese smartphone payment startup Pring for more than 20 billion yen ($181.9 million), the Nikkei financial daily reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei falls 2-weeks low on COVID-19 state of emergency woes
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average was down 248.92 points, or 0.88%, to 28,118.03. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell 17.36 points, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokozuna Hakuho, Terunofuji remain undefeated in Nagoya
Yokozuna Hakuho and ozeki Terunofuji remained the joint leaders after each picked up his fifth win at The 36-year-old Hakuho has won a record 44 grand tournaments, but has missed all or part of the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she’s recharged and ready to return for Tokyo Olympics
Osaka explained her decision to take a mental health break and leave the French Open in a new Time magazine essay. ( read original story ...)