Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners announces the formation of Digital Edge, a diversified Asia Pacific data center platform. ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to Buy Takeda Pharma’s Japanese Consumer Healthcare Business for $2.29 billion; Target Price $60
U.S. investment fund Blackstone Group said on Monday that it will acquire Takeda Pharmaceutical’s Japanese consumer healthcare business for $2.29 billion, marking Blackstone’s second private equity ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka overcomes Muchova in Cincy second round
In her first WTA singles match of the tour's resumption, No.4 seed Naomi Osaka fended off a challenge from Karolina Muchova to claim a three-set win at the Western & Southern Open. ( read original story ...)
As Japan expands telework, hackers follow and crack into networks
Hackers have obtained network access info for at least 38 Japanese businesses, Nikkei has learned, pointing to a wave of data breaches over connections crucial for the support of telecommuting. ( read original story ...)
Sumo Logic Files For First Cybersecurity IPO Of 2020
Data analytics vendor Sumo Logic Monday became the first cybersecurity company to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
With One Year to Go Until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, DeVry Student Athlete Perseveres Towards Her Other Dreams
Several DeVry University student athletes were qualified and preparing to compete this month in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. However, like other major sporting competitions, the Paralympic Games ... ( read original story ...)
Historic graveyard containing more than 1,500 bodies discovered in Japan
Archaeologists in Japan have uncovered a historic graveyard that contains more than 1,500 bodies. The graveyard in the city of Osaka dates back to the Edo period, according to officials. The Edo ... ( read original story ...)
Antagonistic genes modify rice plant growth
Scientists at Nagoya University and colleagues in Japan have identified two antagonistic genes involved in rice plant stem growth. Their findings, published in the journal Nature, could lead to new ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone Makes $2.29 Billion Deal for Japan Drug Business
Blackstone Group is buying the consumer health-care business of Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical for $2.29 billion, one of the larger private-equity acquisitions in a country where such deals are slowly ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone Makes $2.3 Billion Deal for Japan Drug Business
Blackstone Group is buying the consumer health-care business of Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical for $2.3 billion, one of the larger private-equity acquisitions in a country where such deals are slowly ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree lights up to mark 1 year to go for Paralympics
The Tokyo Skytree was lighted in red, green and blue on Monday to mark one year to go for the opening of the Paralympic Games. The Olympics and Paralympics were to take place this year but have been ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on firm overseas shares, Fed chief speech awaited
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Monday on firm markets elsewhere in Asia and U.S. shares as investors cautiously awaited a speech ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda To Sell Japan Consumer Health Care Business Unit To Blackstone For 242 Bln Yen
(RTTNews) - Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (TAK, TKPYY.PK) announced Monday that it has agreed to divest its unit Takeda Consumer Healthcare Co. Ltd. or TCHC to Blackstone Group Inc. (BX) for ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo flame to go on display to public next month
The Olympic flame will go on display at the Japanese Olympic Museum from Sept. 1, the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) announced on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe: concern in Japan after second hospital visit in a week
Refusal to discuss health details fuels speculation PM may have to curtail term ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports lowest single-day Covid-19 cases
The latest figure compares to the 212 new cases reported on Sunday and 256 the previous day, reports Xinhua news agency.Mond ... ( read original story ...)