Representatives from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic organising committee told reporters on Thursday there were no doubts or objections from its partners, including the IOC and sporting federations, about ... ( read original story ...)
TGE Index Investment Report – Q4 & Year-End 2020
Total investment and M&A activity across the video games industry tracked by the TGE Index through April-December 2020 reached USD$37.890bn from 406 disclosed transactions (501 total). Adding averaged ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes down more than 1.5% after US rout
The Nikkei 225 fell 1.53 per cent, or 437.79 points, to 28,197.42, while the broader Topix index lost 1.14 per cent, or 21.22 points, to 1,838.85. ( read original story ...)
Website Compiles Tweets after March 2011 Earthquake
A website that displays Twitter posts written in the aftermath of the March 2011 powerful earthquake in eastern Japan has been published as the country prepares to mark a decade since the disaster. ( read original story ...)
Teacher to be fired for sexually abusing student 25 years ago
SAPPORO--Education officials here have decided to fire a male teacher accused of sexually abusing a female student more than 25 years ago when he taught at a junior high school in Hokkaido. The city's ... ( read original story ...)
US takes aim at China territorial claims as Biden vows to back Japan
US president smooths over Trump-era complaints to deepen Japan security alliance as new secretary of state rejects Beijing’s South China Sea claims ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Vietnam’s first local outbreak in 2 months grows
Vietnam reported 82 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, hours after confirming the first two infections in nearly two months. ( read original story ...)
China and Japan expand ETF connectivity scheme
China’s two main stock exchanges in Shanghai and Shenzhen and the Japan Exchange have added new exchange traded funds and vowed to expand the product types included in their joint ETF Connectivity ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka exclusive column: ‘Why I use my voice in the fight for what is right’
Three-time grand slam champion guest edits this month’s Women’s Sport supplement and explains how Billie Jean King inspired her to speak out ... ( read original story ...)
Florida Wants Tokyo’s 2021 Olympics Despite Rising COVID Infections, Deaths
Disney World isn't fully open and a high school wrestling tournament turned into a super spreader. What could go wrong with an Olympic Games? ( read original story ...)
Helen Glover: Tokyo 2020 comeback bid inspired by children
Double Olympic champion Helen Glover says proving herself to her baby daughter inspired her attempt a comeback at next summer's Tokyo games. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Showa Denko to sell aluminium business to Apollo
Japan's Showa Denko KK 4004.T said on Thursday it would sell its aluminium business to U.S. investment fund Apollo Global Management APO.Nas the materials maker steps up efforts to divest assets. ( read original story ...)
Right At Home / Matsuno finds role with Bull Dogs after moving to Columbus from Japan
Columbus North senior Kanon Matsuno was faced with a tough decision a few years ago — either stay in Japan or move to the United States with her father. Matsuno made the choice to come to America. In ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei tracks overnight losses on Wall Street; tech shares slide
Japanese shares tracked overnight declines in Wall Street, with investors selling tech-related shares after a sharp rally recently. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average falls 2.28 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average falls 2.28 percent to 27,981.05 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 2.09 percent to 1,821.19. TOKYO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open down over 2% after Wall Street rout
The US Federal Reserve maintained ultra-loose interest rates, with its Chair Jerome Powell cautioning the US economic outlook was "highly uncertain" in light of surging Covid-19 cases. ( read original story ...)