ESB Professional/Shutterstock.com. DLA Piper has hired a disputes partner in Tokyo. Tony Andriotis joins from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan where he was a partner focusing on international ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics in Doubt Again: Jokowi Gets Vaccine: Virus Update
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, meanwhile, will seek a deal with Republicans on another round of virus relief, rather than attempting to ram a package through without their support. Subscribe to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s State of Emergency Is Seen Having Limited Impact on the Economy
This latest state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas was announced last week, in a bid to combat the latest surge in coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s state of emergency will likely have limited impact on the economy, say economists
This latest state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas was announced last week, in a bid to combat the latest surge in coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Expand Virus Emergency to Cover 60% of Economy
Japan is set to expand its state of emergency beyond the Tokyo region to encompass the country’s largest economic hubs as it battles to contain a surge in coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Japanese developer Keihanshin says activist fund Strategic Capital’s hostile bid fails
Japanese property firm Keihanshin Building Co 8818.T said on Wednesday activist fund Strategic Capital failed in a hostile bid to boost its stake in the company. Strategic Capital in November launched ... ( read original story ...)
REUTERS NEXT-Suntory CEO not certain Japan can hold Olympics, should know by end-March
The head of Japanese beverage group Suntory Holdings, who is also a government adviser, said he was uncertain whether Japan can host the Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that the decision ... ( read original story ...)
Click to Bow: How Japan’s Work Etiquette is Adapting to the Age of Zoom
But in corporate Japan, rules on how to show your boss respect and work with colleagues are making a seamless transition in the Zoom era. With video calls replacing conference room meetings, Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo residents question holding Olympics
China says World Health Organization experts will begin their fact-finding visit this week in the central city of Wuhan where the coronavirus was first detected in late 2019. ( read original story ...)
Japan Set to Expand Emergency as Authorities Call for Restraint
Japanese ministers pleaded for people to restrict their movements during the daytime, with the country set to expand the area under the coronavirus state of emergency beyond the Tokyo area. ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo plans quietly move forward despite cost and virus worries
There are concerns expo-related costs could greatly increase, like those for the Tokyo Olympics, and also over whether there will be adequate time to prepare. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Second Covid Wave Puts Smaller Travel Agencies in Peril
Japan's small inbound travel agencies are seeking shelter in a newly-formed group as a second Covid-19 emergency state, effective January 8, puts tourism Second emergency decree Japan hits DMCs ... ( read original story ...)
SSG’s Strategic Move into Tokyo Cements Their Status as APAC’s B2B Demand Gen Leader
CEO & President Michael Whife "honored and humbled" by the privilege to bring innovative marketing solutions to the region TOKYO and DENVER, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ... ( read original story ...)
Cash Piles, Hostile Bids Set Stage for a Wild Japan M&A Year
Japanese dealmaking was resurgent in the second half of 2020, with acquisitions dropping only slightly from 2019 to about $140 billion after the pandemic depressed deals in the first half of the year. ( read original story ...)
Cash Piles, Hostile Bids Set Stage for a Wild Year in Japan M&A
Japanese dealmaking was resurgent in the second half of 2020, with acquisitions dropping only slightly from 2019 to about $140 billion after the pandemic depressed deals in the first half of the year. ( read original story ...)
DoorDash Signals It’s Planning to Deliver in Japan
S hares of food delivery company and recent IPO DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) are trading higher on Monday as investors react positively to last Friday's news about the company's intention to start operating ... ( read original story ...)