TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is loosening regulations on part-time work for foreigners stuck in the country due to the novel coronavirus and having trouble supporting themselves, the government said on ... ( read original story ...)
ITEC Entertainment Opens New Office in Osaka, Japan
ITEC Entertainment Corporation, an industry leader in the creation of innovative solutions for the leisure, hospitality, and entertainment industries, today announced the opening of a new office in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Corporate Capex, Profits Sag as COVID Impact Bites
On the quarter, corporate capital spending declined 1.2% in July-September on a seasonally-adjusted basis, narrowing from a 7.1% decline in the previous quarter. The data will be used to calculate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Q3 corporate capex down 10.6% year/year – MOF
Japanese companies cut spending on plant and equipment in July-September by 10.6% from the same period a year earlier, Ministry of Finance data showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, China restart reciprocal business travel
Japan and China welcomed the restart Monday of reciprocal business travel, with expectations the easing of border controls and compulsory 14-day quarantine requirements will expedite the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama aim last 16 place against Jeonbuk
Yokohama F Marinos will have two chances to book their ticket to the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16, but head coach Ange Postecoglou is eager to ensure that only one is required when they face ... ( read original story ...)
The head of the Tokyo Stock Exchange resigns over its trading shutdown
The company that runs the world’s third largest equities platform announced the executive would step down to take responsibility for a disruption that shook investor confidence. ( read original story ...)
Meteor over Japan compared to brightness of a full moon
A meteor that streaked across the night sky in Japan ended with a flash of light that witnesses compared to the brightness of a full moon. ( read original story ...)
Japan-inspired condominium to rise in Manila
Japanese-inspired condominium in Taft, Manila. In a recent statement, the Villar-led property developer said its condominium arm Vista Residences, Inc. will work with the Japanese firm on a 42-storey ... ( read original story ...)
Delaying the Tokyo Olympics will reportedly cost an additional $3 billion
Organizers of the delayed Tokyo Olympics have declined to confirm widely circulated reports in Japan that the costs of the one-year postponement will be about $3 billion. The estimates have been ... ( read original story ...)
DoorDash Looks to Raise Up to $2.8 Billion in IPO
DoorDash, the biggest U.S. food delivery company, plans to sell 33 million shares for $75 to $85 each, raising up to $2.8 billion. ( read original story ...)
DoorDash aims to double valuation in much-awaited IPO
DoorDash Inc said on Monday it is aiming to raise up to $2.8 billion in an initial public offering (IPO), which could double the value of the U.S. food delivery startup and be one of 2020's largest ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka inspires Japanese comic character
Naomi Osaka -- the world's No. 3 tennis player -- serves as the inspiration for a new manga character next month in a Japanese magazine comic, the publishers said. ( read original story ...)
JD.com, Fosun, Yatsen Bidding for Fancl’s Asia Business, Reports Say
A pioneer in clean beauty, Fancl plans to increase the share of overseas sales to 25 percent in 2030, with China as the main driver. ( read original story ...)
QAnon’s Rise in Japan Shows Conspiracy Theory’s Global Spread
The conspiracy theory’s foothold in Japan -- home to one of its most active networks outside the U.S. -- demonstrates how the movement can be made palatable in a range of countries as it gains ... ( read original story ...)
Brightly burning meteor seen across wide areas of Japan
A brightly burning meteor was seen plunging from the sky in wide areas of Japan, capturing attention on television and social media ... ( read original story ...)