Archaeologists have dug up the remains of more than 1,500 people, many of them believed to have died in an epidemic, buried in a 19th century mass grave while excavating as part of a city development ... ( read original story ...)
In a second Trump term, Tokyo would need to bolster ties elsewhere
The U.S. president has repeatedly voiced disdain for the existing alliance system, calling allied countries freeloaders that should pay more of its costs. ( read original story ...)
Colony Capital to Present at the 2020 Infrastructure Investor Tokyo Summit
Colony Capital, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) announced today that Marc Ganzi, CEO of Colony Capital, Inc., and Jon Mauck, Managing Director of Digital Colony, Co ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese AI startup hits $1bn market cap on revenue of $3m
A Japanese artificial intelligence startup that had its IPO last week has exceeded $1 billion in market capitalization, even though it has yet to build a solid earnings track record, in a sign that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas to buy 2 biomass projects in Japan from Equis
Tokyo Gas Co will buy two biomass power projects in Japan with 126 megawatts (MW) in total output capacity from Singapore investment firm Equis, Japan's biggest city gas supplier said on Wednesday. To ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top government spokesman signals push to re-open economy and boost stimulus
Japan wants to avert another state of emergency and needs to consider more stimulus to revive the economy, the top government spokesman said, signalling Tokyo's resolve to focus on re-opening ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s new see-through toilets aim to enhance public spaces
Public toilets are usually a welcome sight to anyone who has had too much to drink, but some might do a double take when they come across the ones that have just opened in a Tokyo park. ( read original story ...)
Remains dug up at Japan mass grave suggest epidemic in 1800s
Archaeologists have dug up the remains of more than 1,500 people, many of them believed to have died in an epidemic, buried in a 19th century mass grave while excavating as part of a city development ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group cites U.S. risks in filing for dual Hong Kong, Shanghai IPO
The Chinese e-commerce and fintech giant cited possible U.S. export controls and trade sanctions as key expansion risks. ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s Ambassador inspects facilities built by QFF in disaster-hit areas in Japan
Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan H E Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi Al Emadi paid an inspection tour to three facilities that were completed within the projects of the Qatar Friendship Fund (QFF) ... ( read original story ...)
Rescuers eye safe way to search for worker feared lost in huge pit
A worker operating heavy machinery was feared to have fallen into a deep and massive pit now partially full of water that was used for fuel storage when the site was a U ... ( read original story ...)
Over 1,500 human bones found at Osaka historical grave site
An excavation in the western Japanese city of Osaka has unearthed more than 1,500 human bones at what is thought to be a burial site dating back some 160 years, city officials have said. Researchers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan researchers say ozone effective in neutralising coronavirus
Japanese researchers said on Wednesday that low concentrations of ozone can neutralise coronavirus particles, potentially providing a way for hospitals to disinfect examination rooms and waiting areas ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka unveils googly-eyed logo for 2025 expo expressing ‘the brilliance of life’
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition on Aug. 25 unveiled the event's official logo, in which various googly-eyed red cells are ... ( read original story ...)
Boom or bust? Welcome to the freewheeling world of crypto lending
It sounds like a surefire bet. You lend money to a borrower who puts up collateral that exceeds the size of the loan, and then you earn interest of about 20%. What could possibly go wrong? ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 seen at 23,300 at end-2020 – Reuters poll
Nikkei benchmark at 23,300 at the end of 2020. That is 11% higher than a Reuters poll in May that forecast the index at 21,000 at year’s end, but the latest poll still shows a limited upside compared ... ( read original story ...)