TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Australia and Japan held in-person talks on Tuesday to bolster defense ties between the two U.S. allies to counter China's growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Japan’s yen doubles up as high yielder and safe haven
Having burnished its traditional image as a global safe haven during the coronavirus pandemic, Japan's yen is attracting fresh interest as the highest yielder among the three major currencies. The pas ... ( read original story ...)
Why Walmart’s might couldn’t crack Japan
In 2002, Walmart’s decision to enter the market through an existing domestic supermarket brand was seen as savvy even if some had hesitations over the choice of Seiyu. It was no surprise that Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Capcom says as many as 350,000 people’s data stolen in hack
Video game development giant Capcom Co. said on Nov. 16 that the personal information of approximately 350,000 users and stockholders may have been stolen in a recent ransomware cyberattack. The ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange crackdown, bond on hold: Blockheads
The crypto exchange crackdown continues, miners can't pay for electricity, and a $3 billion blockchain-based bond is paused. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s bank aid scheme may herald new era for monetary policy, says ex-c.banker
The Bank of Japan has opened up a new policy frontier with a scheme that gives regional lenders incentives to consolidate - de facto subsidies to boost the economy’s growth potential, a former BOJ ... ( read original story ...)
IOC’s Bach says Tokyo bid payments to former Dentsu executive did not break rules
International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said on Monday no IOC rules were infringed by payments in 2013 and 2014 totalling more than $8 million from the Tokyo Olympic bid committee to an ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei flat as profit-taking offsets vaccine optimism
Japanese shares were flat on Tuesday as investors booked profits following the recent surge in the benchmark index, even as news of another promising coronavirus vaccine re-ignited hopes of a swift ... ( read original story ...)
IOC President Is ‘Very Confident’ Fans Will Be Able to Attend the 2021 Olympics in Japan
A final decision on allowing spectators to attend the Games in Japan next year has not been made yet, but strides in COVID-19 vaccine development has Olympics officials hopeful ... ( read original story ...)
With Tokyo posing a challenge to Hong Kong’s financial hub crown, are companies likely to head for Japan? Analysts weigh in
The Japanese government has swiftly implemented measures to bolster Tokyo’s chances, sensing weakness in rival Hong Kong amid political turmoil. ( read original story ...)
Rude behavior does not have a nationality
On Friday, when a Japanese brand launched its new clothing line, there was chaos at one of its branches in Nagoya. As some videos that went viral show, people did not stand in line, some glass panes ... ( read original story ...)
Gov’t to give financial support for shorter hours as virus surges
The Japanese government will financially support shops and restaurants that are asked to shorten their business hours in order to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Yoshihide ... ( read original story ...)
Omron and Sapporo lead climate fight with 20% CO2 cuts: poll
TOKYO -- Japanese businesses are accelerating efforts to fight climate change, with medical device maker Omron and beer brewery Sapporo Holdings reducing CO2 emissions by 20% in a boost to Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Bets on hold for planned Yokohama casino
The Japanese government’s plan to introduce casinos to the country by the mid-2020s has been controversial from the start. So-called integrated resorts have the potential to become real money spinners ... ( read original story ...)
Low on stock – Pandemic-era IPO boom may not reverse equity shortage
Stock market bulls rejoicing at promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine and the prospect of a more predictable U.S. presidency may have another ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo residents asked to stay home as COVID-19 numbers surge
Sapporo is expected to raise its alert for the pandemic to the fourth level, the second highest of the five on the prefecture's coronavirus scale. ( read original story ...)