A website using games to teach children about the United Nations' (U.N.) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to solve internatio･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Mining in the Arctic Circle
The Siberian city of Norilsk is best known as the home of mining giant MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC. With a population of 180,000, it’s one of the biggest human settlements beyond the Polar Circle and ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura Partners with SPARX Group to Establish an Asset Management Firm
Nomura Holdings partnered with Japan-based SPARX Group to establish a listed investment firm for investment in unlisted companies. ( read original story ...)
Japan banks’ profits hit by central bank’s negative rate policy, says head of lobby group
Japanese banks' profits have deteriorated due to a decline in interest rates under the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) negative rate policy, the head of a business lobby group said on Thursday. TOKYO, Jan 14 ... ( read original story ...)
Party up: Typo on label won’t stop Sapporo’s new beer release
The label of Sapporo Breweries Ltd.'s new product incorrectly spells LAGER. (Provided by Sapporo Breweries Ltd.) Perhaps the copywriter had too much to drink, but netizens have convinced Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Future of Summer Olympics in Tokyo uncertain says Japanese minister
The future of the Olympics is uncertain, including the possibility the Games will not go ahead in Tokyo this Summer, Japan administrative and regulatory reform minister said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Pledges Maximum Support for COVID-Treating Hospitals
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday the government intended to offer maximum support to hospitals that take in COVID-19 patients, as the country faces a steep climb in cases. "We ... ( read original story ...)
Subaru to cut output at plants in Japan, U.S. due to global chip shortage
Japanese automaker Subaru Corp said on Thursday it would cut output this month by "several thousand" vehicles at plants in Japan and the United States, citing a global shortage of semiconductors. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at three-decade high on tech, brokerage shares boost
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock average closed at its highest level in three decades on Thursday, helped by a rally in tech shares and better-than-expected core machinery orders. ( read original story ...)
3 Days in Port City, Explore Muslim-Friendly Yokohama
Consider Muslim-friendly Yokohama – an exciting port city which is perfect for travelling with the family! Looking for somewhere new to go to in Japan, but not sure which city should be your pick? ( read original story ...)
Japan expands state of emergency and bans entry of foreign nationals as coronavirus as infections climb
Japan will expand its state of emergency to seven more prefectures and ban all foreign nationals from entering the country, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan suspends business visit program for Vietnam, 10 other economies
Japan has suspended a program that allowed business visits by people from certain countries, including Vietnam, as it tightened border restrictions over renewed coronavirus fears. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama shoots down casino referendum
Officials in Yokohama have voted down the idea of holding a referendum on whether to build a so-called Integrated Resort in the city. More than 200,000 residents had signed a petition calling for a ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange Owner Gets 10 Years for Turning Fake Car Auctions Into Cryptocurrency
Bulgarian man Rossen G. Iossifov was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison January 12 for his role in a transnational scheme that stole millions of dollars from hundreds of Americans. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei extends rally into fifth session, tech shares lead gains
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock average hit a fresh three-decade high on Thursday, extending gains into a fifth day as technology shares tracked a surge in U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp and ... ( read original story ...)
Bonds dip, Nikkei charges higher as stimulus hopes stoke gains
Bonds slipped, Japanese stocks jumped to a three-decade high and other Asian equities loitered near record peaks on Thursday as investors focused on U.S. stimulus prospects and extended bets on global ... ( read original story ...)