Japan's biggest lender, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) said on Monday it will aim for net zero emission in its finance portfolio by 2050 ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Party-free Tokyo will be heaven for the socially distant: NZ runner Willis
US-OLYMPICS-2020-ATHLETICS-WILLIS:Olympics-Party-free Tokyo will be heaven for the socially distant: NZ runner Willis ... ( read original story ...)
Poll: In Japan, a majority of people are opposed to Tokyo hosting Summer Olympics amid the pandemic
As Japan deals with its fourth wave of coronavirus infections, a new poll published Monday has found that a vast majority of residents are opposed to Tokyo hosting this year's Olympic games. The Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top bank MUFG beats profit view, forecasts lower credit costs
Japan's top lender Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) posted on Monday a better-than-expected 47% rise in full-year net profit, after last year's earnings were hit by an impairment charge on ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls nearly 1%; Japan shares drop as coronavirus infections weigh on sentiment
The Nikkei share average fell 0.92 per cent to close at 27,824.83, after rising 0.8 per cent earlier in the session, while the broader Topix edged down 0.24 per cent to 1,878.86. ( read original story ...)
Series of earthquakes strikes Japan
Japan on Sunday experienced a series of earthquakes on Sunday, including three in Chiba Prefecture that borders Tokyo. The biggest earthquake was located in the Pacific Ocean off the northern island ... ( read original story ...)
The global crypto community is donating virtual coins to fund India’s fight against Covid-19
Vitalik Buterin donated 500 ethereums and 50 trillion meme coins shiba inu to India's Covid Crypto Relief Fund, which has been set up by Indian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sandeep Nailwal. ( read original story ...)
Pivots, survival battles and now listing torchbearer—Zomato and Deepinder Goyal’s topsy-turvy ride to an IPO
Investors are divided over how the Zomato IPO could perform. If its shares rise and get to an $8-10 billion valuation, not only will Zomato firmly be in the upper echelon of Indian internet startups, ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: parts of UK ease lockdown despite India variant fears; 4 out of 5 in Japan oppose Olympics
UK health experts warn people to ignore lockdown easing; India reports 281,386 cases and 4,106 deaths; ten weeks out, more than 80% of Japanese oppose holding Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Bookings for Tokyo and Osaka mass vaccination sites kick off
Older residents of Tokyo's 23 special wards and the city of Osaka are eligible for the reservations, which will be accepted through a website or the Line messaging app. ( read original story ...)
Lawyers, activists rally in Nagoya against immigration law revisions
Lawyers, activists and others gathered in central Nagoya on May 16 to demand the scrapping of revisions to Japan's Immigration Control and R･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber expands production capacity for high pressure hydraulic hoses in China
Demand in China for construction machinery, such as hydraulic excavators and construction cranes, declined sharply in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19, but has been recovering sharply in recent ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: more than 80% of Japanese oppose hosting Games – poll
Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency on Friday as the nation battles a fourth wave of Covid infections ... ( read original story ...)
‘We’re not going to Tokyo for the tracksuits’ – meet two rising stars of Welsh swimming
Matt Richards and Kieran Bird are preparing for the Olympic Games, but will only make their senior debuts for Great Britain this week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ohtani hits ninth-inning homer, Angels cool off Red Sox
Japan's Shohei Ohtani blasted a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth as the Los Angeles Angels came from behind to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong starts Reit subsidy plan to make up for lost decade as rival markets flourish from Singapore to Japan
The government has put into action a HK$270 million (US$35 million) plan to encourage property owners to cobble their assets together under real estate investment trusts as part of efforts to bolster ... ( read original story ...)