Deep losses for the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort illustrate how Japan's leisure and entertainment companies are reeling from capacity limits and other restrictions tied to the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Florida official meets with Olympic committee to discuss moving Summer Games to US
The idea of Florida hosting the postponed Summer Olympics is increasingly possible after a state official met with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
‘Joke’ Crypto Dogecoin Surges Over 500% In 24 Hours In Reddit-Driven Boon
Redditors have hit the crypto market, surging the cryptocurrency Dogecoin—which was originally created as a joke —by over 500% in a 24-hour period where they were largely cut off from popular meme ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.44 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.44 percent at 28,320.72 on Friday, while the broader Topix gained 0.33 percent at 1,844.92. TOKYO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan December Factory Output Falls 1.6% Month-On-Month
Japan's factory output fell 1.6% in December, government data showed on Friday, compared with the median market forecast for a 1.5% contraction. Manufacturers surveyed by the Ministry of Economy, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jobless Rate Steady at 2.9% in December: Government
Japan's jobless rate held steady at 2.9% in December and the availability of jobs was unchanged from the previous month, government data showed on Friday. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ... ( read original story ...)
China Tightens Belt, Taiwan Back, Japan and Europe Cool: Eco Day
Happy Friday, Asia. Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help take you through to the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Fans and journalists may be barred from Tokyo Games
The head of Tokyo’s Olympic organising committee admitted that they are considering barring spectators from the summer Games, and they are also considering a limit on Press numbers.Organisers continue ... ( read original story ...)
AstraZeneca to seek Japan’s approval of COVID-19 vaccine as early as mid-February: Yomiuri
TOKYO (Reuters) - AstraZeneca Plc will file for Japanese approval of its COVID-19 vaccine as early as mid-February, the Yomiuri newspaper reported, making it the second vaccine maker to seek approval ... ( read original story ...)
Japan midfielder Kagawa signs for Greek club PAOK
Former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa signed with Greek club PAOK Thessaloniki on Wednesday. The club, which won the Greek title in 2019 for the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka becomes co-owner of women’s soccer team North Carolina Courage
"I will keep continuing to pay the love I have received forward and I'm excited to continue the legacy of women empowerment," Osaka said. ( read original story ...)
Tennis pro Naomi Osaka becomes co-owner of National Women’s Soccer League club
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka took to Twitter on Thursday to announce that is now the co-owner of a National Women’s Soccer League club. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka lands new Levi’s campaign, wants to create own line
After just earning the Female Athlete of the Year title, Naomi Osaka has landed a new Levi’s campaign and is looking to create her own line one day. ( read original story ...)
Boca Raton tennis star Naomi Osaka buys part of women’s pro soccer team
Three-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka has invested in the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League, citing a desire to support women as role models and leaders. ( read original story ...)
After Robinhood Restricts GameStop, Bitcoin And Crypto Market Suddenly Soars Toward $1 Trillion—Dogecoin Price Rockets 200%
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices have climbed after stock trading app Robinhood stepped in to restrict users from GameStop and other stocks that have surged in recent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan enacts ¥19 tril extra budget to fight virus amid criticism
Japan's parliament passed two extra budgets for fiscal 2020 totaling 57.6 trillion yen to finance economic stimulus steps to counter the pandemic. Among the past measures were 100,000 yen cash ... ( read original story ...)