As embattled Tokyo Olympics organizers enter the final six months of preparations for the delayed Games on Saturday, virus experts believe hosting the world's biggest sporting event may be too big a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises following Wall Street’s record high
Japanese shares advanced, tracking U.S. stocks which rose to record highs as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th U.S. president, while sentiment was also buoyed on hopes for better Japanese corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan revises up next year’s growth forecast, holds fire on policy
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday and revised up its economic forecast for next fiscal year, signalling that it has delivered sufficient stimulus for now to cushion the blow ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan trims FY 2020 economic outlook, maintains monetary policy
The Bank of Japan on Thursday cut its economic outlook for the current business year through March and maintained its ultraeasy monet ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan lifts next year’s growth forecast, saves ammunition as virus risks linger
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday and revised up its economic forecast for next fiscal year, signalling that it has delivered sufficient stimulus for now to cushion the blow ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan lowers 2020 GDP estimate 0.1 percentage point
The Bank of Japan on Thursday slightly lowered its estimate for the nation's growth for fiscal 2020 as the resurgent coronavirus pandemic and the declaration of a state of emergency have clouded the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is the new face of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton has chosen Osaka for a partnership with lots of images published on its social profiles, for the Spring-Summer 2021 campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Senior IOC official says spectators not ‘must-have’ in Tokyo – Kyodo
Spectators at the beleaguered Tokyo Games are not a "must have", senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound said in an interview with Kyodo News on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports post first annual gain in two years in December
Japan's exports rose for the first time in two years in December, driven by shipments to China, government data showed, offering a glimmer of hope for policymakers counting on an export-led recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Light 4.2 quake hits near Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred early morning on Thursday 21 January 2021 at 6:02 am local time near Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre ... ( read original story ...)
BlackRock Takes First Step Into Crypto Exposure in Two Funds
BlackRock Inc. is adding Bitcoin futures as an eligible investment to two funds, the first time the money manager is offering clients exposure to cryptocurrency. ( read original story ...)
Japan Dec exports rise 2.0% year/year – MOF
Japan's exports rose 2.0% in December from a year earlier, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data showed on Thursday, posting the first annual increase in two years and reflecting a pick-up in overseas demand ... ( read original story ...)
Many moving from Tokyo amid pandemic but not to outlying areas
But now, working remotely has given Nagata, 33, the chance to move from central Tokyo to outside the capital. “Teleworking has become a common work style, eliminating the need to live in the central ... ( read original story ...)
HH&L Acquisition, a SPAC targeting healthcare in Asia, files for a $300 million IPO
H H&L Acquisition, a blank check company targeting the healthcare sector in Asia, filed on Wednesday with the SEC to raise up to $300 million in an initial public offering. The Hong Kong-based company ... ( read original story ...)
Tag Heuer announces Naomi Osaka as new brand ambassador
Rarely in a generation does an athlete emerge who not only redefines their sport, but also uses their influence and personal style to ignite conversation on a g ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Conversation: Terra Project Proves It’s on Solid Ground
The LUNA token serves as collateral for these stablecoins and powers the Terra blockchain’s delegated proof of stake system, ensuring stability and security of the network. Terra's Mirror Protocol ... ( read original story ...)