The Japanese government will soon agree a supply deal for more than 100 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca Plc, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Luxury serviced apartments Fraser Suites Akasaka opens today
Fraser Suites Akasaka will officially open in Central Tokyo today, bringing the luxury of space and tranquillity to Tokyo’s Central Business District. ( read original story ...)
Son’s SoftBank Poised to Return to Profit After Big Losses
After reporting record losses in May and warning the coronavirus outbreak could be as devastating as the Great Depression, SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son is already poised to declare a ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank is poised to return to profit after record losses
SoftBank is in the process of offloading 4.5 trillion yen in assets, including stock in Alibaba, T-Mobile US Inc. and its domestic telecom unit.The proceeds will be used to fund share repurchases and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Top Banks Plan Less Costly Money Transfer Network
Japan's biggest banks said they will work together to build a less expensive money transfer network focused mainly on small transactions among individuals. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Bonds Hold Above 0% Even As More Debt Goes Negative
Japan’s benchmark bond yield is likely to hold above 0%, even if the Treasuries equivalent continues to decline, according to market participants.The perception that the Bank of Japan is unlikely to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Push to Cut China Reliance May Be Boost for Southeast Asia
Japan’s quiet push to protect its supply chains in the era of Covid-19 may prove a boon for Southeast Asian nations looking to gain from the growing backlash against China.The Japanese government is p ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Britain announces quarantine for some travelers
Britain has announced that travellers arriving from Andorra, Belgium and the Bahamas will have to quarantine for two weeks effective from Saturday, following an increase in confirmed coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
New Luxury Service Apartments Opens in Central Tokyo
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, will officially open Fraser Suites Akasaka in Tokyo on 7 August 2020, bringing the luxury of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Top Banks To Plan Less Costly Money Transfer Network
Japan's biggest banks said they will work together to build a less expensive money transfer network focused mainly on small transactions among individuals. ( read original story ...)
Developing tropical system looms for flood-weary South Korea, Japan
AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring the opportunity for a new tropical system to form in the West Pacific Ocean that could eventually result in more heavy rain for an already flood-weary portion ... ( read original story ...)
Putin Outlines New Russian Crypto Rules And Banks Prepare For New Exchanges
Russia has revamped the rules of the cryptocurrency game within its borders. In short: cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and others can be traded, but no goods and services in Russia are allowed ... ( read original story ...)
“China’s LVMH” Shandong Ruyi resists Lycra sale in favour of IPO amid debt crisis-sources
Fashion conglomerate Shandong Ruyi, best known for its ambition to be the LVMH of China, has brushed aside a sale of textile maker Lycra proposed by Lycra's creditors and is instead looking to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 75th anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing at Hiroshima
Japan on Thursday commemorated the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing at Hiroshima with a smaller ceremony, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
This Japanese building has a highway passing right through it (video)
The Gate Tower Building is one of the many several tall office buildings that make up Osaka’s impressive skyline, but there is something about it that makes it unique in the world – it has a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s ‘gargle mouthwash’ push sparks hoarding, wide criticism
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura doubled down on his suggestion that gargling mouthwash reduces the risk of novel coronavirus infections, fueling panic-buying and widening criticism from health ... ( read original story ...)