This is to expand production capacity of ATG (Alliance Tire Group), a Yokohama Rubber Group company engaged in the manufacture and sale of off-highway tyres, such as those used in agricultural and ... ( read original story ...)
80 new COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, 1st time in a week to go under 100
The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 80 new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 14, the first time the figure has fallen below 100 in a week. Patients in their 20s and 30s accounted for 17 and 16 of the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks rise as Japan’s SoftBank soars around 9% following Arm deal announcement
Shares of Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group soared on Monday following an announcement that the firm is set to sell U.K. chip designer Arm to U.S. chip firm Nvidia. ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide Suga, Right-Hand Man of Shinzo Abe, Is Set to Be Japan’s Prime Minister
The governing party, in an emergency vote restricted to insiders, overwhelmingly backed the leading symbol of continuity from Mr. Abe’s long premiership. ( read original story ...)
Japan celebrates Osaka; Sponsors cautious about activism
Japan is celebrating Naomi Osaka's victory at the U.S. Open, especially her array of corporate sponsors. But like much of Japan, they are more muted in backing — ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto News Recap: Starbucks Brews Blockchain-Based Supply Chain
American Crypto exchange Gemini announced it will start accepting deposits in PAX Gold, PAX Gold (PAXG), Amp (AMP), and Compound (COMP) from September 15. Tyler Winklevoss, Gemini co-founder, ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Doesn’t Have an Identity Crisis. Much
News that SoftBank Group Corp. has decided to swap its ownership of Arm Ltd. for a $21.5 billion stake in chip giant Nvidia Corp. plus $12 billion in cash is a reminder that the Japanese conglomerate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares end firmer ahead of election results; SoftBank jumps
Japanese shares ended higher on Monday as investors awaited election results for the country's ruling party to choose a successor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, while SoftBank Group jumped on Nvidia ... ( read original story ...)
JGBs little changed ahead of election results, central bank meetings
Japanese government bond prices were little changed on Monday in thin trade, as investors stayed away from taking big positions ahead of election results for the country's ruling party to choose a ... ( read original story ...)
Women Shut Out Of Japan Election At Cost Of $550 Billion
The World Economic Forum highlights estimates that greater gender equality would add $550 billion to Japan’s annual gross domestic product. ( read original story ...)
Buffett’s Japan Bet Is Green Light for Investors: Ed Rogers
Ed Rogers, chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Rogers Investment Advisors, discusses the upcoming leadership change in Japan, and the implications for the country's policies, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga Set to Win Ruling Party Race to Replace Premier Abe
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is expected to win an election Monday for leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, ushering in the country’s first change of prime minister in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: How a shy introvert has found her voice to become tennis’ new leader
The softly spoken Naomi Osaka is finding her voice to become a leader on and off the tennis court, after her second US Open title. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Next Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, Emerges From Behind the Curtain
Mr. Suga’s years as a shadow power in Japanese politics have made him a bit of a cipher. But his decisive victory in a party election demonstrated his formidable political skills. ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide Suga, Right-Hand Man of Shinzo Abe, Will Be Japan’s Prime Minister
The governing party, in an emergency vote restricted to insiders, overwhelmingly backed the leading symbol of continuity from Mr. Abe’s long premiership. ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks rise as Japan’s SoftBank soars more than 10% following Arm deal announcement
Shares of Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group soared Monday afternoon following an announcement that the firm is set to sell U.K. chip designer Arm to U.S. chip firm Nvidia. ( read original story ...)