With Japan’s rules on movement less restrictive than many other countries, its love hotels have fared relatively well during the coronavirus pandemic. But in a country where, according to government ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Outstanding MICE Venues and Exceptional Safety
Technological boosts to safety and peace of mind In addition to ubiquitous mask-wearing and hand sanitization, various new technologies to prevent infections are being trialled and deployed in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews-Capital Calls: Japanese developer buyout sours
Hotelier and property developer Unizo, bought in April for $2 billion by employees backed by Texas-based Lone Star, is facing pressure from hedge fund creditor Asia Research and Capital Management ... ( read original story ...)
Property warning: Homeowner secures almost £30K after Japanese Knotweed encroaches on land
A HOMEOWNER secured almost £30,000 after invasive Japanese Knotweed encroached on their land from a neighbouring home. ( read original story ...)
Carlyle plans IPO for Japan’s WingArc1st, valuing firm at$475 million
U.S. buyout firm Carlyle Group Inc is set to win approval for an initial public offering (IPO) of Japan’s WingArc1st Inc as early as Thursday, two people with knowledge of the matter said, its third ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle Plans IPO for Japan’s WingArc1st, Valuing Firm at $475 Million: Sources
It was not clear how much of WingArc1st Carlyle aims to sell, nor the amount Carlyle aims to raise. Carlyle and the Tokyo Stock Exchange declined to comment on the matter. A WingArc1st spokesman said ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle to IPO Japan’s WingArc1st in $475 mln listing, sources say
Carlyle Group CG.O plans to list Japan's WingArc1st Inc and is set to win approval for a $475 million listing as early as Thursday, two sources said, after the U.S. fund twice failed to float the ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan’s excessive liquidity-driven market not reflecting real economy amid pandemic
Japan's Nikkei stock average has topped the 30,000-yen mark for the first time in 30 1/2 years, marking the highest level since the speculation-driven ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama uses AI to predict physical properties of rubber
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd has developed an AI-based system to predict the physical properties of rubber compounds, the Japanese tire and rubber products makers has announced. The technology, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics to pick Mori replacement; is a woman likely?
Yoshiro Mori's replacement as the president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee is expected to be named very quickly. The 83-year-old former prime minister was forced to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka advances to Australian Open semifinals by defeating Hsieh Su-wei
Naomi Osaka advanced Tuesday to a potential semifinal showdown against Serena Williams at the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Osaka advances to Australian Open semis by beating Hsieh
Naomi Osaka advanced Tuesday to a potential semifinal showdown against Serena Williams at the Australian Open. Osaka earned her 19th victory in a row ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka eases past Hsieh Su-wei to reach semi-finals
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka cruises past Hsieh Su-wei in just 66 minutes to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2021 day nine: Grigor Dimitrov v Aslan Karatsev, Osaka breezes into semis – live!
The first of the men’s quarter-finals takes place on Rod Laver Arena, where Naomi Osaka earlier dismissed Hsieh Su-wei in straight sets.Join Mike Hytner for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka thrashes Hsieh to reach Australian Open semi-finals
The brute force of Naomi Osaka crushed the artistry of Hsieh Su-wei as the Japanese former champion charged into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-2 6-2 win on Tuesday. On a warm and muggy ... ( read original story ...)
Ruthless Naomi Osaka cruises into Australian Open semi-finals
The brute force of Naomi Osaka crushed the artistry of Hsieh Su-wei as the Japanese former champion charged into the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-2 win ... ( read original story ...)