Executives at Tokyo Electric Power downplayed the risks of a deadly tsunami, according to a Japanese press report. ( read original story ...)
Carlyle to invest $970m in Japan testing equipment maker Rigaku
U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group will invest about 100 billion yen ($970 million) in Rigaku, a major Japanese manufacturer of analytical instruments, offering funding access and management ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fish auction fizzles as Tokyo’s ‘Tuna King’ fails to bid, citing pandemic woes
The most expensive fish of the day – a 208kg (459-pound) bluefin caught off the northern Aomori region of Japan – was bought for a fraction of the millions of US dollars usually shelled out at the New ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Physiotherapist Picks Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and Simona Halep as the Fittest on Women’s Tour
In the modern era, Serena Williams has been the most dominant player in the women’s game. The 23 grand slams she’s won highlight that aspect. She’s captured each of the four grand slams at least ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto trading volumes hit record $68.3 billion on Monday – CryptoCompare
Trading volumes at major cryptocurrency exchanges on Monday hit a daily record of $68.3 billion, research showed on Tuesday, highlighting the trading frenzy that has accompanied bitcoin's charge to an ... ( read original story ...)
Ether and Bitcoin Both Surge Amid a Dizzying Crypto Rally
Bitcoin held near a record a day after breaching $34,000 for the first time while Ether, another digital currency, also surged as the crypto rally continues. ( read original story ...)
Why Your 2021 Resolution Should Be to Buy More Crypto Stocks
If you haven't added a handful of leading crypto currency names to your portfolio yet, this would be a great time to dip your toes into the waters of crypto tokens such as bitcoin and Ethereum. At the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Sorties Over Senkaku Cast Shadow Over Japan’s Might As US Ally
China sending military planes on hundreds of sorties in the area surrounding Senkakus has worn out Japan Self-Defence Forces ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs state of emergency in Tokyo area as COVID cases surge
Japan will decide this week whether to impose a state of emergency in the Tokyo area, a top official said on Tuesday as daily COVID-19 infections hit a record, a move some derided as too little, too ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific Property Investment Set to Rise 15-20% in 2021 Says JLL
Real estate investment volume in Asia Pacific is poised to rebound with up to 20 percent growth in 2021, led by liquidity-rich North Asia. ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Impose Tokyo COVID-19 State of Emergency Quickly, Say Advisers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan should issue a COVID-19 state of emergency in the Tokyo area as soon as possible, a panel of experts advising the government on coronavirus responses said on Tuesday. Chief ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records second highest daily COVID total; US bases count another 34 coronavirus cases
In South Korea, all foreign travelers arriving after noon Friday must provide proof of a negative PCR test for the coronavirus within 72 hours of their departure for the peninsula. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires launched: Yokohama, ATG India consolidate tyre business under new global entity
Highway Tires has released its new corporate identity with a new logo. The changes are effective from 1st January and accordingly, the current trademark of ATG also ceased to exist globally on the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama rebrands ATG business
Highway Tires (YOHT), has unveiled a new corporate identity and corporate logo. The tyre maker says this new identity draws on the company’s century-old legacy while underlining YOHT’s own distinct ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama mayor still targets IR, Nagasaki gets renewed interest
Yokohama, Osaka and Nagasaki are still on the shortlist of locations to host a venue, and Yokohama and Nagasaki are particularly busy trying to put their plans together. However, not everyone is on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Aichi and Fukuoka rule out call to request emergency steps
The stance taken by Osaka, Aichi and Fukuoka prefectures was in sharp contrast to that taken by the governors of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba prefectures. They recently asked the central ... ( read original story ...)