German online car dealer Auto1 Group GmbH plans to raise about 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) with a stock market listing in the first quarter of this year, a move that paves the way for its backer, ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Megvii kick-starts IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market after Trump added facial recognition giant to entity list
Facial-recognition developer Megvii abandoned its original Hong Kong IPO plan after the Trump administration placed it on a trade blacklist; it is now looking to list on Shanghai’s Star Market. ( read original story ...)
Japan to halt business travel from 11 countries/regions – Nikkei
Japan's government will halt entry by business travellers from 11 countries and regions including China and South Korea that are currently still permitted to enter the country, the Nikkei reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at 30-year high
Japan's benchmark Nikkei share average inched up to close at a fresh three-decade high on Tuesday, as drug makers led the charge on a report that Chugai Pharmaceutical's drug was effective in treating ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank urged to avoid deepening negative rates
The Bank of Japan should avoid deepening negative rates, which would further pressure profits, the head of a lobby group of regional banks said, after the central bank vowed to examine measures to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo Breweries halts beer release over ‘embarrassing’ misprint
The limited-edition Kaitakushi Beer Tailored line, which carries the word ‘lagar’ at the front of the can, was meant to be launched on January 12. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 head says ‘impossible’ to delay Olympics as public opposition grows
Japanese poll on Wednesday finds just 16% think Games should go ahead this year but Tokyo committee chief says preparations will continue ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Eilidh McIntyre & Hannah Mills maintain focus amid games uncertainty
Sailor Eilidh McIntyre says suggestions to delay the Olympics until 2024 could jeopardise the chance of medal contenders. ( read original story ...)
Former Quinn Emanuel Tokyo Partner Heads for DLA Piper After Brief Stint
ESB Professional/Shutterstock.com. DLA Piper has hired a disputes partner in Tokyo. Tony Andriotis joins from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan where he was a partner focusing on international ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics in Doubt Again: Jokowi Gets Vaccine: Virus Update
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, meanwhile, will seek a deal with Republicans on another round of virus relief, rather than attempting to ram a package through without their support. Subscribe to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s State of Emergency Is Seen Having Limited Impact on the Economy
This latest state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas was announced last week, in a bid to combat the latest surge in coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s state of emergency will likely have limited impact on the economy, say economists
This latest state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas was announced last week, in a bid to combat the latest surge in coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Expand Virus Emergency to Cover 60% of Economy
Japan is set to expand its state of emergency beyond the Tokyo region to encompass the country’s largest economic hubs as it battles to contain a surge in coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Japanese developer Keihanshin says activist fund Strategic Capital’s hostile bid fails
Japanese property firm Keihanshin Building Co 8818.T said on Wednesday activist fund Strategic Capital failed in a hostile bid to boost its stake in the company. Strategic Capital in November launched ... ( read original story ...)
REUTERS NEXT-Suntory CEO not certain Japan can hold Olympics, should know by end-March
The head of Japanese beverage group Suntory Holdings, who is also a government adviser, said he was uncertain whether Japan can host the Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that the decision ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Real Estate News
Based on a new survey by international property consultant JLL, over 93 percent of corporate real estate leaders believe their business or recovery plans to mitigate the impact of the pandemic will be ... ( read original story ...)