The variant, which the country’s health department said appears to have originated overseas, has infected nearly 100 people. ( read original story ...)
‘Sincere apology’ from Japan required on ‘comfort women,’ Moon says
The resolution of the "comfort women" issue between South Korea and Japan hinges on a "sincere apology" from Tokyo, South Korea's president said. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama expecting 2021 recovery after strong Q4 performance
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. suffered double-digit declines in sales and earnings in fiscal 2020, but the company anticipates a strong recovery in 2021 based on stronger-than-anticipated business results ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Reports 2020 Sales, Profit Declines
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.'s full-year 2020 sales declined 12.3% from 2019. The company's operating profit declined 37.8%, 2020 versus 2019. ( read original story ...)
Japan names a female ex-athlete as new Tokyo Olympics chief following sexism scandal
Japanese athlete-turned-politician Seiko Hashimoto has been chosen as president of the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, replacing former prime minister Yoshiro Mori, who resigned after setting off a ... ( read original story ...)
SEC is ‘dead wrong’: Former chair Mary Jo White defends Ripple in pivotal crypto case
When the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit in the waning days of the Trump administration against cryptocurrency company Ripple in December, the broader crypto industry reacted with ... ( read original story ...)
With Bitcoin At $50K, Which Crypto Stocks Should You Pick?
Cryptocurrency stocks have continued their surge this year, driven by retail and institutional interest. While the crypto market bellwether Bitcoin has soared 5x over the last 12 months and by almost ... ( read original story ...)
ThinkMarkets Enters FX Market in Japan with New Acquisition
ThinkMarkets has acquired the Japanese FX firm, Japan Affiliate, in a move that allows the firm to offer its service in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan Society Remembers The Great East Japan Earthquake
Through a series of events and videos leading up to the 10-year anniversary of 3.11, Japan Society invites the community to remember those who were lost, and to look toward Tohoku's continued recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Impacts Supply Chain
On the evening of the 13th, an earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale occurred in the northeastern region of Japan, which affected the production of manufacturers such as Murata, Renesas, and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Names New Chief Just Months Before Games
Former speedskater Seiko Hashimoto, previously Olympics minister, will lead the organizing committee after her predecessor quit over sexist remarks. ( read original story ...)
Schwazer says doping verdict better than gold, hints at Tokyo
Banned Italian former Olympic 50km walk champion Alex Schwazer indicated on Friday he had not completely given up on competing at the Tokyo Games after a court dismissed a doping case against him. ... ( read original story ...)
Public sector IPOs to warm up to anchor investors
Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com More than a decade after its introduction, the government has decided to use the provision of anchor allotment for initial public offering (IPO). ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei extends losses to third straight session
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 218.17 points, or 0.72%, to 30,017.92. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange declined 12.96 points ... ( read original story ...)
ECB plans closer scrutiny of bank boards
The European Central Bank plans to increase scrutiny of bank board directors and will take look more closely at diversity within management bodies, ECB supervisor Edouard Fernandez-Bollo said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cuts Economic Outlook in Feb for First Time in 10 Months
Japan's government cut its view on the overall economy in February for the first time since April last year as an extended state of emergency to curb coronavirus infections battered consumer spending. ( read original story ...)