Karaoke establishments have been a persistent source of novel coronavirus clusters. While businesses in Sapporo have taken infection control seriously, many do not expect to recover from a plunge in ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Accuses Japan of Shamelessness in Dispute Over G-7
Troubled relations between Japan and South Korea have a new point of tension: participation in the G-7 club of rich nations, with member Japan resisting an idea floated by President Trump of adding ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Allies Capture China Tech Business Despite Washington’s Curbs
The U.S. is making it tougher for American companies to help Beijing roll out superfast 5G cellular networks, but companies in Japan are fueling China’s leap ahead—and making money doing it. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 58 new infections; average for week tops 50 threshold
The 58 new COVID-19 infections confirmed in Tokyo on June 29 bring the daily average for the week to a level in which the metropolitan government is expected to request business shutdowns again. Under ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s NTT to build renewable energy business, says Nikkei
Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) will develop a renewable energy business with its own electricity grid and is likely to invest over 1 trillion yen ($9.3 billion) by fiscal 2030, the ... ( read original story ...)
Ctrl + Alt + Delete … The Unwritten Rules (And Risks) Of Crypto Journalism
Last week an influential blogger known as Scott Alexander deleted his entire Slate Star Codex blog - seven years worth of insightful essays - because the New York Times was about to reveal his ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei sheds 517 points to sink below 22,000 on coronavirus jitters
The Nikkei average shed over 500 points to finish below 22,000 for the first time in two weeks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, with investor sentiment ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 58 new cases of coronavirus infection: TV Asahi
Tokyo on Monday recorded 58 new cases of coronavirus infection, marking the fourth straight day that infections had exceeded 50, broadcaster TV Asahi reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan falls more than 2% as global coronavirus death toll crosses 500,000; oil prices decline
Investors continued to monitor developments surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic amid concerns that a surge in cases could impact the reopening of economies. Stocks in Asia Pacific fell on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government spokesman says it is crucial to maintain current G7 framework
Japan's government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said on Monday that it is crucial to maintain the current G7 framework. ( read original story ...)
Gerardo Parra Hopes ‘Baby Shark’ Magic Can Bring a Title in Japan, Too
It brings energy, and we need that to help make a championship team here,” Parra, the former Nationals player, said of the children’s song that was the soundtrack to the team’s World Series run. ( read original story ...)
Former High School Dropout Becomes Billionaire As Japan’s Internet Usage Soars
Masatoshi Kumagai, the 56-year-old founder and chairman of Tokyo-based GMO Internet, saw his fortune cross the $1 billionaire mark as shares of his company soared 50% due to an increase in internet ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei closes down more than 2%
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index lost more than two percent on Monday following a rout on US markets as fears grow over a resurgence of coronavirus infections. The Nikkei 225 dropped 2.30 percent, or ... ( read original story ...)
Investors still keen on Yokohama IR bid: officials
International casino operators are still interested in pursuing an integrated resort (IR) scheme in Japan’s Yokohama city, said some of the city’s leading officials. The local ... ( read original story ...)
Japan falls 2% as global coronavirus death toll crosses 500,000; oil prices decline
Stocks in Asia Pacific fell in Monday afternoon trade as the number of coronavirus cases globally continues to rise. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake in Delhi: SDMC identifying high-rise buildings to ensure seismic stability
In a statement, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) said it has already started taking action in accordance with the instructions given by the Delhi High Court in view of earthquakes and the ... ( read original story ...)