At least 88 people died as the fiercest cyclone to hit parts of Bangladesh and eastern India this century sent trees flying and flattened houses, with millions crammed into shelters despite the risk ... ( read original story ...)
At least 23 presumed dead after suspected arson attack in Japan
At least 23 people are confirmed or presumed dead after a fire at a TV studio in Japan. Flames broke out inside the three-story building in Kyoto overnight, and nearly 40 people were hurt. Rescue ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank to Sell Small Stake in Japanese Wireless Business to Shore Up Cash
SoftBank (OTC: SFTBY), the Japanese technology company, is moving ahead with its plans to shore up cash by selling assets, announcing a stake sale of its Japanese wireless holdings. In a press ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Virus tests no longer required to enter Serbia
TOP OF THE HOUR: — Top Democrats urge half-staff flags at 100,000 US virus deaths. — China lawmakers gather as doubts swirl over pandemic safety. — Japan calls for international cooperation in ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: US sends Russia 50 ventilators, more to follow
The U.S. has delivered 50 ventilators to Russia as part of a $5.6 million humanitarian donation to help the country cope with the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Crypto hedge funds struggle to recover from “bloodbath”
Vlad Matveev has learnt the hard way how volatile cryptocurrency hedge funds can be. The 50-year-old Muscovite invested $250,000 last year with California-based Cryptolab Capital, which targeted ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Austria awaits tourist season, with precautions
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause m ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Lowered flags urged at 100,000 US virus deaths
The top Democratic leaders are urging President Donald Trump to fly flags at half-staff on all public buildings when the U.S. coronavirus death toll reaches 100,000. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Scotland leader gives ‘map’ for easing lockdown | Raleigh News & Observer
Scotland’s leader has presented a “map” for easing coronavirus restrictions in the months ahead while observing social distancing guidelines. ( read original story ...)
“Enrich” reveals its 2020 plan to cooperate with Japanese investment in luxury single home market
Enrich”, a group of Thai real estate experts and developers in luxury single homes, is cooperating with Saibu Gas, Japan’s leading energy company, to establish a joint venture with SG Enrich Co., Ltd. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s image has changed from fierce to lovable over the decades
From Godzilla to Pokémon, the changing image of Japan has been shaped by its cultural exports beloved in the West. ( read original story ...)
A crypto investor lost nearly $250,000 after his chosen fund collapsed during the coronavirus sell-off
Vlad Matveev saw nearly 99% of his investment wiped out after the market meltdown forced Cryptolab Capital to shut its doors. ( read original story ...)
Do Crypto Stablecoins Threaten Financial Stability?
Fiat-backed stablecoins often find themselves in an impossible position because the lack of bank cooperation means that they cannot have the transparency that regulators and investors rightly demand. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Austria awaits tourist season, with precautions | Charlotte Observer
Austria is preparing for the summer tourist season while taking extra precautions to ensure the new coronavirus does not pick up again. ( read original story ...)
Japan could lift emergency in Tokyo as soon as Monday
Japan could lift the state of emergency in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures as soon as Monday, if current trends continue, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said. The measure was lifted Thursday for Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Further Lifts Coronavirus State of Emergency
Japan lifted a state of emergency from its second-largest urban region, around Osaka, but kept the restriction in force for the Tokyo area, where new coronavirus infections have been slightly higher ... ( read original story ...)