Slipknot have postponed Knotfest Japan once again due to the coronavirus pandemic and their "concerns" for the safety of the fans, the performers and their crew, with the festival now set to take ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Affin Bank Weighs IPO of Asset Management Unit
Affin Bank Bhd. is considering an initial public offering of its asset management unit that could raise about 500 million ringgit ($123 million), people familiar with the matter said. ( read original story ...)
A Meteor Resembling A ‘Fireball’ Was Captured On Camera In Japan & It Looked Dazzling
The fireball looked like an unusual bright shooting star although local media said it was believed to be a bolide, a very bright meteor that explodes in the Earth’s atmosphere. "We believe the last ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Album: Mask-themed shop opens in Yokohama, Japan
Photo taken on Nov. 30, 2020 shows a mask-themed shop during its preview activity in Yokohama, Japan. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi) TOKYO, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- A mask-themed shop named "mask paradise" selling ... ( read original story ...)
Nike Japan ad on teenage bullying and racism sparks debate
Two-minute film draws support as ‘amazing’ while others accused company of creating a false impression of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nike Ad on Bullying, Racism Sparks Hot Online Response
A video ad from Nike Japan against bullying and racism that features biracial athletes and other minorities, such as those of Korean descent, has prompted a sharp online response including calls to ... ( read original story ...)
JP Morgan Asset Sees Opportunities in Japan Internet Sector
JP Morgan Asset Management’s outperforming Japan equity fund sees growth opportunities in the information and communications sector as the country lags in adopting key tools like e-commerce and ... ( read original story ...)
LA DWP replacing 7000 miles of water pipes in Los Angeles with earthquake resilient pipes; water will keep flowing after the shaking stops
Local utilities are looking for new ways to make Southern California earthquake safe. LA DWP is replacing thousands of miles of aging water pipes! with quake resilient pipes to help keep the water ... ( read original story ...)
Japan names Covid-safe catchcry ‘sanmitsu’ buzzword of 2020
Sanmitsu is known in English as the three Cs – confined spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings – situations the public are asked to avoid ... ( read original story ...)
Nike’s diversity advert causing a backlash in Japan
Nike is facing a backlash in Japan over an advert which highlights racial discrimination in the country. The video shows the "real life experience" of three young soccer players from mixed heritage. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy minister says government spending alone won’t fill output gap
Japan's government will compile a stimulus package next week that would seek to fill slack in the economy not just with spending but incentives to boost green and digital investment, economy minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow ‘large-scale’ overseas visitors for Tokyo Games: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan aims to allow "large-scale" numbers of overseas visitors to attend next year's Tokyo Olympics without mandatory vaccinations or quarantine provided they submit negative COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Won’t Try to Fill All Output Gap With Stimulus Alone, Says Econmin Nishimura
Japan's government will not try to fill all of the economy's 34 trillion yen ($326 billion) output gap with stimulus measures alone, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Wednesday. Instead, ... ( read original story ...)
A 1% Bond in Japan Is World’s Lowest-Coupon Junk Note in 2020
Japanese consumer lender Aiful Corp. sold bonds with the world’s lowest coupon for a junk-rated issuer this year, as record low rates amid the pandemic redefine what high yield means. ( read original story ...)
Top 6 Ramen Shops in Odori – The Birthplace of Sapporo Ramen!
Sapporo is the biggest city in Hokkaido and also one of Japan's top ramen battlegrounds. Because ramen enthusiasts are spoiled for choice with the mind-boggling amount of ramen stores here, shops have ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F. Marinos’ Postecoglou hails importance of AFC Champions League milestone
Ange Postecoglou hailed the importance of reaching the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16 after his Yokohama F. Marinos side secured their progression with a 4-1 win over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on ... ( read original story ...)