Japan's chief government spokesman said on Tuesday the country will put cyberattack countermeasures in place to make sure the Tokyo Olympics are a success. Britain and the United States on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mothers market spurs new generation of investors
After 30 weeks of mostly unbroken gains, the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Mothers market for start-ups last week barged excitedly through the doors of a 14-year high. Waiting on the other side were traders, ... ( read original story ...)
UK thwarted Russian plot to disrupt Tokyo Olympics
British cybersecurity agents disrupted a plot by Russian military intelligence to hack the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Foreign Office said yesterday.Russian agents posed as North Korean and Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan chief government spokesman: cannot overlook malicious cyberattacks that threaten democracy
Japan's chief government spokesman said on Tuesday that malicious cyberattacks cannot be overlooked and the country will proceed with anti-cyberattack measures to make sure the Tokyo Olympics succeed. ( read original story ...)
Japan regulators to conduct on-site investigation of Tokyo bourse -media
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) will conduct an on-site investigation of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and may issue a business improvement order after a system failure caused a full-day ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign Investors Flock to Japan With Buffett’s Seal of Approval
(Bloomberg) -- Foreign investors are finally returning to Japanese stocks. Load Error For that renewed interest, credit should go to Japan’s relative success in coping with the pandemic, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Weird but eye-catching Osaka Expo logo raises public’s interest
Although drawing a mixed reaction from the public, the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo logo, which looks like bad balloon art, has lifted the profile of the event at a difficult time. The ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, divorce can mean losing access to children. Many parents want that to change.
Its custom of granting sole custody to one parent means hundreds of thousands of mothers and fathers face potential barriers to see their children, and children are being denied the right to see both ... ( read original story ...)
Metro closing Little Tokyo/Arts District Station for nearly 2 years
The station will close Saturday for nearly two years as Metro begins another phase of construction on its Regional Connector. ( read original story ...)
Metro to close Little Tokyo/Arts District Station for nearly 2 years to work on rail extension project
Metro is closing its Little Tokyo/Arts District Station beginning Saturday to complete work on a 1.9-mile rail extension project that will tie three lines together in downtown Los Angeles. Service ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto fans rejoice: Bitcoin rallies to the brink of $12,000
Bitcoin’s biggest rally in more than a week has pushed it to the brink of $12,000, a key level watched by chartists and technicians. The world’s largest digital currency rose as much as 3.4% on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tyres returns to Indian National Rally Championship, to field team for 2020 season
New Delhi: Champions Yacht Club FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship 2020 will see a strong Japanese presence with Tyre major Yokohama making a comeback into the country's marquee motorsport ... ( read original story ...)
Russia planned cyber-attack on Tokyo Olympics, says UK
Foreign secretary condemns ‘cynical and reckless’ bid to disrupt Games, before they were postponed ... ( read original story ...)
On Suga’s Overseas Debut, Japan, Vietnam Agree Broadly on Defence Transfer
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday Japan and Vietnam had reached broad agreement on transfers of defence equipment and technology. "It is a big step in the field of security for ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring the landscape of crypto regulations in sub-Saharan Africa
Despite facing hot-and-cold rules, growing crypto usage in sub-Saharan Africa is forcing regulators to reconsider the industry ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tyres returns to INRC with Chetan leading the challenge
The FMSCI-Indian National Rally Championship (INRC), promoted by Champions Yacht Club, will see the return of Yokohama Tyres. And, leading the team’s challenge will be defending champion Chetan ... ( read original story ...)