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Eye-popping returns lure hedge funds to neglected Japanese startups
The moves are being driven by surging share prices of startups that went public in recent years, along with renewed government efforts to promote digitalization and entrepreneurship. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 falls 1% as Asia-Pacific markets slip despite record high close for S&P 500
Shares in Asia-Pacific declined in Tuesday morning trade, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling about 1%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at record highs overnight on Wall Street. SINGAPORE — ... ( read original story ...)
Gymnastics-Biles greatness set for ultimate test in Tokyo
Rio Olympics, the gymnastics headlines have been difficult to read as the sport convulsed over stories of horrifying abuse of athletes and cover ups. ( read original story ...)
Canoeing-Women paddlers set to make history in Tokyo
As many women as men will compete in an Olympic canoeing event for the first time when the paddlers gather at the artificial slalom and sprint courses in Tokyo on July 23 for the 2020 Summer Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.42 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.42 percent at 28,927.44 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.67 percent at 1,952.43. TOKYO, June 29 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Negative Outlook on Japan Life Insurance Market
AM Best is maintaining its negative market segment outlook on Japan’s life insurance segment, citing the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on life insurers’ top-line growth and ... ( read original story ...)
Increase in ransomware attacks ‘absolutely aligns’ with rise of crypto, FireEye CEO says
There's a "direct correlation" between increased ransomware attacks and the rise of digital currencies, FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
Eye-Popping Returns Lure Hedge Funds to Neglected Japan Startups
Hedge funds and asset managers are increasingly turning to Japanese startups, attracted by some eye-popping past returns in the long-overlooked sector. ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set for lower start despite record high close for S&P 500
Shares in Asia-Pacific looked set to open lower despite gains overnight on Wall Street that saw the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite touching fresh record closing highs. Futures pointed to a lower open ... ( read original story ...)
Alternate for Team USA Gymnastics May Head to Tokyo Without a COVID Vaccine
Carmen Mandato/GettyLeanne Wong, a 2018 junior champion gymnast, was named Sunday evening as a replacement on the U.S. Olympic team—but still has no plans to get vaccinated against the deadly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s retail sales rise for 3rd month, but overall trend still soft
Japanese retail sales beat expectations in May as households loosened their purse strings, but underlying trends in consumption remain hostage to COVID-19-linked pressures and suggest the economic ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2021: Japan faces Olympics in lockdown
Tokyo may have to be placed under a new state of emergency, Japan’s minister for the coronavirus has said, meaning that the Olympic Games would be likely to begin under tough restrictions on ... ( read original story ...)
China setting pace in central bank digital currency -Japan ex-regulator Endo
China's progress toward issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) will have a huge impact on how quickly advanced economies follow suit, former top Japanese financial regulator Toshihide Endo ... ( read original story ...)
Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann delayed motherhood after the pandemic upended the Tokyo Olympics
"My logical athlete mentality kicked in, but my heart took a little while to catch up," Mallory Weggemann told Insider of the postponed Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Goes to Camp
Crypto Kids Camp in Los Angeles offers games, snack time and cryptocurrency lessons, according to CNBC. 26 kids aged five to 17 learned how to process, buy and even mine bitcoin over five days. The ... ( read original story ...)