Paralympics begin in front of a spectacular but spectatorless National Stadium in Tokyo as a record 4,403 athletes from 162 teams descend on Tokyo, undergoing its worst Covid-19 surge yet. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tokio Marine Selects CyberCube for Global Cyber Accumulation Partnership
Tokio Marine, the global P&C insurance group, has become the latest globally leading insurance institution to partner with leading cyber risk analytics specialist CyberCube. In a wide-ranging ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on US rallies
Tokyo stocks closed higher as investors continued buying back following recent declines, taking heart from rallies on Wall Street. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics 2021: Mariyappan in quarantine, Tek Chand new flag bearer
Hours before the opening ceremony of Tokyo Paralympics 2021, flag bearer Mariyappan Thangavelu along with five other members of the Indian contingent has been put into quarantine ... ( read original story ...)
Paralympic Games: Indian shooters, archers arrive in Tokyo
India's largest batch of para-athletes consisting of shooters, archers, and swimmers arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday morning for the Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
How to watch the Tokyo Paralympic Games and Opening Ceremony; Paralympians from NorCal
NBCUniversal is planning more than 1,200 hours of Paralympic coverage across television and streaming platforms. Here is information on how to watch and top Paralympians from Northern California. ( read original story ...)
Peter Mousaferiadis wins Silver at Tokyo Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards
Cultural Infusion CEO and Founder Peter Mousaferiadis was on Monday awarded the Silver Medal at The Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards, sponsored by The Religious Freedom & Business Foundation ... ( read original story ...)
Paralympics set to begin in Tokyo with record participation, TV coverage
The Tokyo Paralympics begin Tuesday, bringing together 4,400 athletes to compete in 22 sports, with 1,200 hours of coverage by NBC. ( read original story ...)
Cadillac Fairview Partners with Cannabis Retailer Tokyo Smoke for Multiple Mall Store Locations
The typically conservative landlord is broadening its tenant mix by allowing cannabis retail for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Broward Interim Superintendent, Tokyo Paralympic Games, ¡Fuácata!
Broward voted in favor of a mask mandate even under threat of losing some board members losing their salaries. A local Paralympian leading the refugee team in the Tokyo games. Plus, a Latina’s guide ... ( read original story ...)
At Tokyo 2020, Hydrogen Shows Promise of a Carbon-Free Future
Lighting the Olympic cauldron formally marks the end of the torch relay and symbolises the continuity between the ancient and modern Games. At Tokyo 2020, it will also mark the Olympic Movement’s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo opens oxygen station for COVID patients as cases surge
Japan on Monday opened a temporary facility in Tokyo to provide oxygen for up to 130 coronavirus patients with mild symptoms, as the capital’s health care system grows severely strained. The so-called ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks rebound after Nikkei’s lowest level for this year last week
Tokyo stocks finished higher on Monday due to dip-buying after Nikkei's lowest finish for this year late last week and growing speculation that Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga may prompt his ... ( read original story ...)
We will build on the success of Tokyo Olympics – Sports Minister
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, says the Ministry intends to build on the encouraging success chalked at the just-ended ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s private-sector factory activity hit by Covid-19 surge
Firms faced severe supply chain disruptions from a global semiconductor shortage.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei rebounds from 8-month low
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 480.99 points, or 1.78%, to 27,494.24. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 34.46 points, ... ( read original story ...)