Japanese media reports country has decided against hosting 2023 competition, leaving only Colombia and joint Australia-NZ bid in the running ... ( read original story ...)
Huge boost for trans-Tasman bid as Japan pulls out of 2023 World Cup race, says report
Japanese media is suggesting the nation has withdrawn from Friday morning's vote for the 2023 Women's World Cup hosting rights, potentially leaving Colombia and the trans-Tasman bid as the only two ... ( read original story ...)
Environmental shareholder activism comes to Japan as Mizuho faces climate resolution
More investors are publicly backing a resolution to curb coal project lending that shareholders of Mizuho Financial Group are expected to consider this week, the first time such a step is to figure at ... ( read original story ...)
Why this Japan-China island dispute could be Asia’s next military flashpoint
While China is engaged in a tense border standoff with India high in the Himalayas, a small group of islands thousands of miles away could be another military tinderbox waiting to explode. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 29 new COVID-19 cases; fifth consecutive day over 20
The cumulative number of new coronavirus infections in the capital now stands at 5,812, according to data compiled by the metropolitan government. ( read original story ...)
Bain Capital says extends Japan’s Nichiigakkan tender offer deadline to July 9
U.S. buyout fund Bain Capital said it has decided to extend the deadline of a tender offer for Japanese nursing home operator Nichiigakkan Co to July 9 from Monday. Bain Capial said it was extending ... ( read original story ...)
America Should Thank Britain For Japan’s Surprise Attack On Pearl Harbor
Several days after the Taranto raid, almost unnoticed in the confusion and destruction, a slight figure in an unfamiliar uniform studied Taranto harbor intently, inquiring about depths and distances, ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba: Plan to monetise Kioxio stake, return majority proceeds to shareholders
Japan's Toshiba Corp said on Monday it planned to monetise its 40.2% stake in former flash memory chips unit Kioxia Holdings, stating its intentions of a potential stake sale for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei inches higher amid continued worries over virus spread
Japan's Nikkei average edged higher on Monday, moving in a narrow range, while investors remained concerned over rising number of coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Cash-strapped Japan Inc cuts share buybacks 78% amid pandemic
TOKYO -- Share buybacks announced by listed Japanese companies fell 78% to around ... according to data aggregated by Nikkei, highlighting cash-strapped businesses that have been hit hard by ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stock market: Risk reset favors Nikkei 225, ASX 200 to reverse early-day losses
The latest coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics from the dragon nation also favor the risk reset. However, certain factors still favor the escalation of the Sino-American tension while the US virus ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan put forth business travel with Vietnam Thailand in spite of US and China
Japan will allow about 250 international visitors daily from Vietnam and Thailand, as early as July. The country has also started to negotiate with Australia and New Zealand. The United States, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Work Culture Gets a Needed Covid-19 Shock
Japan’s corporate culture is stuck in a bad place. But the coronavirus pandemic might have given it just the nudge it needs to get out of the trap.From the 1960s through the 1980s, the country ... ( read original story ...)
Radio makes comeback in Japan for those staying at home
As it has done with just about all activities around the globe, the coronavirus has reshaped how we consume our entertainment. In Japan, one of those ways has been the revival, most notably among ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers Offer Help to Japanese Banks Battling Fintech Firms
Japanese ruling-party lawmakers are looking to make it easier for banks to expand into different industries, a step that could help traditional lenders push back against tech rivals. ( read original story ...)
Japan Firms’ Habit of Hoarding Cash Becomes Boon for Dividends
Japanese companies have long been criticized for hoarding too much cash. Now the habit is being touted as a reason to buy Japan stocks, as the coronavirus pandemic dims the outlook for dividend ... ( read original story ...)