The lawsuit highlights a new detail about how Marcelo Claure and SoftBank acted in late December that could be key to Neumann's strategy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s health system exposed as empty hospitals reject Covid-19 patients
In some cases, patients have been turned away from dozens of hospitals, even though Japan, with fewer than 15,000 cases, has relatively few Covid-19 patients. It also has more hospital beds a head ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese video game ratings board CERO reopens for business this week
After closing in compliance of the Tokyo, Japan shut down due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, video game ratings board CERO is re-opening in early May. ( read original story ...)
FPT Partners with OutSystems to Accelerate Adoption of Low-Code Platforms in Japan
FPT Software has recently signed an agreement with global software firm OutSystems to strengthen both sides' foothold in the Japanese market. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo appoints Cummins&Partners as strategic and creative partner
Beer brand Sapporo Australia has appointed independent agency Cummins&Partners as its new strategic and creative partner following a competitive pitch. Cummins&Partners will work on relaunching ... ( read original story ...)
Cummins&Partners Wins Sapporo Australia
Sapporo Australia has appointed Cummins&Partners as their new strategic & creative partner after a competitive pitch. ( read original story ...)
Innovation In Crypto Charitable Efforts For COVID-19
As we approach virtual New York Blockchain Week (NYBW) taking place May 7-15, 2020, the industry continues to exemplify innovation and leadership in donating to relief efforts for COVID-19. CoinDesk, ... ( read original story ...)
A Tokyo aquarium is making an ’emergency plea’ for people to FaceTime its eels so they don’t get too shy
The aquarium set up five tablets along the tank where callers will be displayed between May 3 and May 5. ( read original story ...)
People in India, Japan Are the Most Nervous About Reopening
As governments around the world weigh the pros and cons of reopening their economies before the novel coronavirus has been contained or cured, individual populations are debating how confident they ... ( read original story ...)
Governor moves to get Osaka back in business by mid-May despite pandemic
Despite the state of emergency, the governor appears eager to get businesses reopened before the government's expected extension ends. ( read original story ...)
Japan TV sorry for including Seoul’s first lady in North Korea graphic
A Japanese television network apologized for using the photograph of South Korea's first lady in a graphic depicting North Korea's ruling family. ( read original story ...)
Japan sending Fujifilm’s flu drug favipiravir to over 40 countries for Covid-19 trials
FujiFilm's flu drug favipiravir (Avigan) has shown to be effective against Covid-19, and Japan is now shipping it to 43 countries for clinical trials. ( read original story ...)
Nissan to retrench further in new plan to focus on U.S., Japan, China
Business Nissan to retrench further in new plan to focus on U.S., Japan, China. Posted . Nissan will reportedly pull back from Europe and elsewhere to focus on the United States, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan extends state of emergency amid fears over second wave
Shinzo Abe says lockdown measures will remain in place in all regions until 31 May ... ( read original story ...)
‘The fight is always somewhere in us’: Asian American history and a Little Tokyo combo meal
The revival of Tokyo Gardens' classic chashu shumai has been a much-needed bright spot during the pandemic — and a reminder of the resiliency of L.A.'s Asian American community. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Robot staff greet Tokyo governor at virus hotel | Charlotte Observer
Robot staff debuted at a Tokyo hotel for mild coronavirus patients under a plan to free up beds at overburdened hospitals. ( read original story ...)