A survey reveals that almost half of Japanese business people in Myanmar want their government to impose sanctions on the military regime. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsui OSK to step up hydrogen and ammonia business
Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) said on Wednesday it will accelerate efforts to build a global supply chain of cleaner marine energy using fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia as the ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan’s new chip panel looks to secure tech supplies, could it be Abe’s route to a comeback?
Japan is planning to boost spending to safeguard its stockpiles of cutting-edge chips and batteries for electric vehicles as demand for semiconductors continues to outpace supply, leading to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Prostitutes in the North American West, 1887-1920
This compelling study of a previously overlooked vice industry explores the larger structural forces that led to the growth of prostitution in Japan, the ... ( read original story ...)
IPO, Asset Sales to Fund Amaala, Red Sea Project
Funding the second phase of the Red Sea Development Company is being considered through an initial public offering (IPO), asset sales, or tap debt markets, announced CEO John Pagano. Pagano indicated ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tokyo can mark pandemic turning point despite concerns, says Swedish Olympic boss
The Tokyo Olympics can mark a turning point in the global COVID-19 pandemic, the CEO of Swedish Olympic Committee has said. Speaking as they launched their apparel for the 2020 Games, Peter Reinebo ... ( read original story ...)
World Triathlon Says Yokohama Meet Success Shows Tokyo Olympics Can Be Held Safely
The success of the World Triathlon Championship Series and Para Series under bio-secure bubbles in the Japanese city of Yokohama is further proof that elite events can be held safely amid the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pulls controversial asylum seeker bill after criticism
Japan's government has withdrawn a controversial immigration bill after mounting public criticism. Debate over the bill had in part been sparked by the recent death of a young Sri Lankan woman held in ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics 2021: IOC offers Tokyo medical help amid call for cancellation
IOC President Thomas Bach offered Wednesday to have added medical personnel available to help out when the games open in just over nine weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Droga5 gains Tokyo office as it expands into Japan, Brazil and China
Droga5 has announced a major expansion into Japan, with the opening of a Tokyo office. Further footholds in Brazil and China are set to follow in the next 12 months, the Accenture Interactive -owned ... ( read original story ...)
Alternative meat venture Next Meats starts collaboration with IKEA Japan
Tokyo based alternative meat venture Next Meats Co. revealed they will be collaborating with IKEA Japan for IKEA Japan's Sustainable Food Fair starting May 20th, 2021 in select stores. During the fair ... ( read original story ...)
World Triathlon says Yokohama meet success shows Olympics can be held safely
REUTERS: The success of the World Triathlon Championship Series and Para Series under bio-secure bubbles in the Japanese city of Yokohama is ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama, City of — Moody’s assigns A1 to City of Yokohama’s domestic bonds (Japanese only)
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How Naomi Osaka Became Everyone’s Favorite Spokesmodel
But Naomi Osaka’s are decidedly understated. “Keep on keeping on,” the 23-year-old tennis champion posted on Instagram under two on-court photos after making it through the fourth round of the ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan suffers another wave of COVID lockdowns and struggles to vaccinate its people, new poll shows more than 80% of citizens don’t want the Olympics to go on
Some even took to the streets of Tokyo to protest against the Games - which are set to go on even as the country grapples with COVID. ( read original story ...)
Concern as Chinese, Foreigners Buy 700 Properties Around Japan’s Defense Sites
The land purchases will allow the buyers to monitor activities at the U.S. military bases, Self-Defense Forces and Japan Coast Guard facilities, and space development installations. ( read original story ...)