Japanese public broadcaster NHK apologised and deleted from its Twitter account on Tuesday an animated video aimed at explaining the background behind U.S. protests for police reform but which sparked ... ( read original story ...)
The Sun Exchange raises $3M for crypto driven solar power in Africa
South Africa based renewable energy startup Sun Exchange has raised $3 million to close its Series A funding round totaling $4 million. The company operates a peer-to-peer, crypto enabled business ... ( read original story ...)
One Simple Tax Election Could Let Crypto Traders Write Off Unlimited Losses
Crypto traders (per IRS rules) could bypass the annual $3,000 capital loss deduction limit, leading to higher write-offs & tax savings. ( read original story ...)
IPO Launch: The AZEK Company Builds Order Book For $625 Million IPO
The company sells engineered outdoor living building materials to consumers and commercial operators in North America. ( read original story ...)
Drum giant Pearl strikes a coronavirus beat pumping hand sanitizer
COVID-19 has put live music performances on hold, but a viral tweet gave the Japanese instrument maker an idea of how to help, and keep it "cool." ... ( read original story ...)
S&P cuts Japan’s debt outlook as spending surges during pandemic
S&P Global Ratings on Tuesday lowered its outlook on Japan's sovereign debt rating to stable from positive, citing increased uncertainty over the country's fiscal health as it boosts spending to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May machine tool orders down 52.8% y/y – industry association
Japan's machine tool orders in May were down 52.8% compared with a year earlier, a preliminary estimate from the Japan Machine Tool Builders' Association showed on Tuesday. Compared with a month ... ( read original story ...)
Why Hydrogen, Why Now? Because Climate, Economy And Finance Say So.
Why hydrogen? Simply, it can do things electrons cannot. As a molecule, it can be used as a convertible ‘currency’ between renewable energy, chemical feedstock, transport fuel, residential and ... ( read original story ...)
Mid-year Report: Yokohama bracing for whatever 2020 has to bring
A second wave of COVID-19—along with additional manufacturing shutdowns—could impact the industry in the second half, according to Stan Chandgie, vice president of consumer sales at Yokohama Corp. of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to restart Va. tire plant June 1
SALEM, Va. — Yokohama Corp. of North America is planning to restart production June 1 at its passenger/light truck tire plant in Salem, ending eight weeks of being idled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Maj. Gen. Viet Luong
Service members stationed at Camp Zama, Sagami General Depot and Yokohama North Dock may now travel within most of Kanagawa prefecture and part of Tokyo prefecture, U.S. Army Japan commander Maj. Gen. ( read original story ...)
Robot Built for Japan’s Aging Workforce Finds Coronavirus Role
Mira Robotics developed its "ugo" robot to reinforce greying Japan's shrinking workforce, but as the coronavirus threat persists, the Japanese startup is offering its machine as a tool in the fight ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Network NHK Pulls US Protest Anime In Racism Row
Japan's national broadcaster NHK Tuesday apologised and deleted an animation depicting Black Lives Matter protests in the US after widespread complaints of racism -- including from the US embassy and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, UK agree to work on swift trade agreement: Japan government statement
Japan and the United Kingdom agreed to start negotiations for a swift agreement on an economic partnership to secure business continuity for both nations, Japan's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Is home office becoming a new normal in Japan?
Employees have adapted to working at home and companies appear to be happy with the financial benefits, but there are concerns that the shift away from the salaryman model will experience problems. ( read original story ...)
U.S. slams Japan broadcaster for ‘offensive’ cartoon about Black Lives Matter protests
NHK apologized and removed the video, which use crude caricatures to “explain” the U.S. protests in terms of economic inequality, but made no mention of police brutality. ( read original story ...)