The Games were meant to be a moment of national celebration but – with coronavirus cases rising in Japan – this summer’s postponed Olympics are the subject of recrimination and protest. Can widespread ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to begin COVID-19 vaccinations at workplaces on June 21
Japan plans to start COVID-19 vaccination at workplaces and universities on June 21 to speed up the country's inoculation drive, a top government spokesman said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Plug and Play Japan Selected 91 Startups for its Summer/Fall 2021 Batch
Global Innovation Platform, Plug and Play Japan KK ( Japan office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Phillip Vincent, Hereinafter "Plug and Play Japan") has selected 91 Japanese and international ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s May factory activity growth slows as emergency weighs -PMI
Factory activity in Japan expanded at a slower pace in May as growth in output and new orders eased, and though external demand remains strong worries are growing that domestic coronavirus emergency ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan’s Q1 capex falls for 4th straight quarter
Japanese companies cut spending on plant and equipment for the fourth consecutive quarter in January-March, as the economy struggles to shake off the drag from the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
These UK city centres are the best value for first-time buyers
This means property prices in city centres are falling, so are finally becoming a little more affordable for first-time buyers – and new data from Rightmove sheds light on this. Figures show that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Residential sub-leasing and property management businesses face new regulations
Shoko Ozawa of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains how the new regulations will affect residential sub-leasing and property management businesses and help to prevent future disputes associated with r ... ( read original story ...)
Polkadot Crypto DOT Could Be Poised for Upside Price Move
Polkadot (DOT), the native token of the Polkadot blockchain, looks poised to turn higher, having put in an inverted bullish hammer candle last week. The ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm, kicking off $3 billion Indian IPO in July, does not rule out potential US listing later
Billionaire Vijay Shekhar Sharma, who always wanted to get to breakeven before taking his company public, is now looking at a timeline where the IPO happens first. The listing could see Chinese invest ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.48 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.48 percent at 28,998.65 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix gained 0.40 percent at 1,930.74. T Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka out of French Open, cites anxiety
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday and wrote on Twitter that she would be taking a break from competition, saying she has “suffered long bouts of depression.” ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka – the talented introvert who makes a point of getting people talking
A self-confessed introvert, Naomi Osaka’s on-court confidence appears to deteriorate dramatically the moment she steps off it. A series of stunning performances over recent years have catapulted her ... ( read original story ...)
Chukars’ pitcher Brodkowitz prepping for Tokyo Olympics
As a student at Yale, Eric Brodkowitz was drawn to the world of finance. Apparently, he was pretty good at it. Brodkowitz had an internship lined up and a full-time job ready after his graduation from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 capex falls for 4th straight quarter
Japanese companies cut spending on plant and equipment for the fourth consecutive quarter in January-March, as the economy struggles to shake off ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Q1 corporate capex down 7.8% year/year
Japanese companies cut spending on factories and equipment by 7.8% in January-March from the same period a year earlier, Ministry of Finance data showed on Tuesday. TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
High five ban for Japan’s cheerless Olympics
Spectators at the Tokyo Olympics may have to show a negative virus test result before being allowed to enter venues and could be ejected if they break rules banning eating, drinking and cheering.A ... ( read original story ...)