The University of Tokyo is preparing a bond offering that would be the first of its kind in Japan, at a time when demand for higher-education debt is picking up overseas amid falling interest rates. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei nears pre-pandemic levels on COVID-19 treatment hopes
Japanese shares rose on Tuesday, trading close to levels before the COVID-19 crisis hammered markets early this year, as new developments on the COVID-19 vaccine and treatment fronts lifted sentiment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe may speak on health issues this week: media
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to hold a press conference as early as this week about his health after recent visits to a hospital stoked public concern, local media reported on Tuesday. Abe ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan expands telework, hackers follow and crack into networks
Hackers have obtained network access info for at least 38 Japanese businesses, Nikkei has learned, pointing to a wave of data breaches over connections crucial for the support of telecommuting. ( read original story ...)
Sumo Logic Files For First Cybersecurity IPO Of 2020
Data analytics vendor Sumo Logic Monday became the first cybersecurity company to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
With One Year to Go Until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, DeVry Student Athlete Perseveres Towards Her Other Dreams
Several DeVry University student athletes were qualified and preparing to compete this month in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. However, like other major sporting competitions, the Paralympic Games ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks higher; newly listed stocks on China’s Nasdaq-style ChiNext soar following reform
The first batch of firms listing on mainland China's Nasdaq-style ChiNext board under its revised IPO system made their debut on Monday and saw staggering gains. Contec Medical Systems jumped more ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei inches higher; worries over PM Abe’s health weigh
Japanese shares ended higher on Monday, taking cues from gains in e-mini futures and Asian peers, but rising speculations around Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's health weighed on sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks higher; new rules on China’s Nasdaq-style ChiNext board take effect
The first batch of firms listing on the Nasdaq-style ChiNext Board under its revised IPO system made their debut on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic shatters Abenomics, making Japan structural reforms urgent
While Prime Minister Shinzo Abe became the country’s longest continuously serving prime minister Monday, his signature economic policy, dubbed Abenomics, is rapidly losing momentum in the face of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares edge higher, concerns over PM Abe’s health weigh
Japanese shares inched up on Monday in line with gains in e-mini futures, but rising speculations around Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's health weighed on sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Central Bank’s Peak, Wages Soaring, Japan’s Computers: Eco Day
Welcome to Monday, Europe. Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help you start the week: ... ( read original story ...)
N.Z. Extends Lockdown; Tokyo Sees Cases Slow: Virus Update
U.S. President Donald Trump said a treatment based on blood plasma donated by people who’ve recovered from Covid-19 will be expanded, even before researchers fully understand how well it works. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Minister: Blockchain Can Help in Fight Against COVID
Taro Aso, Japan’s finance minister, said blockchain could provide one possible solution to COVID contact tracing, emphasizing privacy. Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso suggested blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Blockchain Can Play Key Role in COVID Battle, Says Japanese Finance Minister
Taro Aso, Japan’s Finance Minister, recently stated that blockchain technology could be essential in the continuing global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Why? Because of the technology’s ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks higher; new rules on China’s Nasdaq-style ChiNext board launch
The first batch of firms listing on the Nasdaq-style ChiNext Board under its revised IPO system made their debut on Monday. ( read original story ...)