Japanese biotech AnGes Inc expects its coronavirus vaccine to be ready as early as the first half of 2021, if it can overcome supply chain and production hurdles, the company's founder said. The Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s debt mountain: How is it sustainable?
Already the global leader in accumulating debt, Japan is adding nearly $2 trillion to its mountain this fiscal year with record stimulus packages ... ( read original story ...)
Japan April core machinery orders fall 12.0% month/month
Japan's core machinery orders fell 12.0% in April from the previous month, government data showed on Wednesday. Compared with a year earlier, core orders, which exclude those of ships and electricity, ... ( read original story ...)
Most Economists See Bank Of Japan Holding Off Major Action in June
A majority of economists expect the Bank of Japan to leave its main policy tools untouched next week as it pauses to assess the steps already taken to shield the economy from the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s finance minister, central bank governor vow to use all tools to combat virus fallout
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso and Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda pledged on Friday to deploy all necessary fiscal and monetary policy tools to combat the widening ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent Targets Japan Anime, Manga to Jump-Start Global Growth
Tencent Holdings Ltd., spurned in years past by Japan’s guarded entertainment industry, is rekindling its courtship of the country’s fabled anime and manga houses.The Chinese social media giant has in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-Cambodia Port Development continues amid pandemic
Khmer Times was granted an opportunity to visit the site of Japan’s Kobe-Osaka International Port Corporation and visit Japanese logistics firm Kamigumi’s container terminal office in late February ... ( read original story ...)
IPO Update: The AZEK Company Seeks $625 Million IPO
The AZEK Company has filed proposed terms for its $625 million U.S. IPO. The firm sells highly engineered outdoor living products to consumers and commercial op ... ( read original story ...)
As many as 36% of large investors own crypto assets, and bitcoin is the most popular, Fidelity says
"These results confirm a trend we are seeing in the market towards greater interest in and acceptance of digital assets," said Tom Jessop of Fidelity. ( read original story ...)
inVia Robotics Expands into Asia with Kantsu Deployment
Kantsu has selected inVia Robotics, the provider of next-generation warehouse automation solutions, to supply autonomous mobile robots that automate fulfillment operations in its primary distribution ... ( 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 ...)