Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday tracking falls on Wall Street after US President Donald Trump called off talks on a new stimulus plan until after the election. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index ... ( read original story ...)
WeWork Competitor Sees Opportunity in Tokyo’s Shrinking Offices
A radical rethink of work culture that threatens to push Tokyo office vacancy rates to new heights has the largest Japanese shared workspace provider preparing for opportunity. ( read original story ...)
Japan, S.Korea to resume reciprocal business travel amid COVID-19
Passengers wearing face masks are seen at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 29, 2020. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi) Under the agreement on the resumption of bilateral travel, travelers on short-term business ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo uses Tokyo visit to slam China, seek Asian allies’ support
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Japan on Tuesday to rally support from Washington's closest allies in Asia, calling for deeper collaboration with Japan, India and Australia as a bulwark ... ( read original story ...)
These 3 Trends Are Driving Crypto Market Growth Now
The latest CoinDesk Quarterly Review looks at some of the main drivers of crypto market evolution including DeF, derivatives and stablecoins. ( read original story ...)
U.S., Australia, India and Japan discuss China’s growing power
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with counterparts from Japan, India and Australia, and accuses China of covering up the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Blockchain Bites: FCA’s Crypto Crackdown, McAfee’s Charges, Ethereum’s Store of Value
Ethereum’s past, present and future. Every day until the event the team behind Blockchain Bites will dive into an aspect of Ethereum that excites or confuses us. The shakedown of bitcoin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Unveils Record $52 Billion Military Budget (Thanks to China and North Korea)
Japan's government hasn't been silent about noting that it has felt threatened by China's vast military resources, which come amidst territorial disputes, as well as an ever-unpredictable North Korea. ( read original story ...)
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back For Corporate Governance In Japan
Japan Inc. has always been embroiled in scandals surrounding corporate governance; however, that trend seemed to be on the reverse. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Rails Against China At ‘Quad’ Meeting With Foreign Ministers In Tokyo
The secretary of state urged Japan, India, Australia and the U.S. to protect against China's "corruption and coercion." The meeting resulted in no major initiatives. Beijing panned it before it began. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to raise prices on passenger, LT tires Nov. 1
Yokohama Tire Corp. plans to raise prices of consumer replacement tires sold in the U.S. by up to 5%, effective Nov. 1. Yokohama said the increase includes high-performance, light truck and passenger ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based virtual reality game developer Thirdverse gets $8.5 million Series A
Thirdverse, the virtual reality game developer behind "Swords of Gargantua," has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by JAFCO, with participation from Presence Capital, Sisu ... ( read original story ...)
NBC Sports Extends Twitter Olympics Content Deal for Tokyo 2021, Beijing 2022
NBC Sports and Twitter are hoping for Olympic-size audience lifts through their extended content pact to cover both the postponed Tokyo Olympics set for summer 2021 and the Beijing Olympic Winter ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo lashes out at China at ‘Quad’ meeting in Japan
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan in Tokyo to discuss how to counter China. The "Quad meeting" comes as all four countries seek to form a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks to boost catch limits of prized bluefin tuna
Countries involved in managing Pacific bluefin tuna fisheries are studying a Japanese request to raise its catch quotas for the fish, highly prized for sushi and sashimi ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo in Japan denounces Beijing for COVID-19 ‘coverup’
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned China during a security dialogue in Japan, describing Beijing's response to COVID-19 as a "coverup." ... ( read original story ...)