China trade deal following initially mixed signals. Virus updates, trade negative headlines for Canada and the UK seem to gain a little attention. EU attacks China over cyber-attack, Australia was the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares gain despite U.S.-China trade deal mix-up
Japanese shares gained on Tuesday despite the risk sentiment swinging back towards caution over confusing statements from the White House on the U.S.-China trade deal. ( read original story ...)
From Pop-Up to Permanent: Kayto, the Popular Peruvian-Nikkei Restaurant, Set to Stay at Jumeirah Al Naseem Due to Popular Demand
Nestled in the heart of Jumeirah Al Naseem, KAYTO has transitioned from a pop-up to a permanent restaurant, officially joining Jumeirah Group’s impressi ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s Vision Fund is scrapping an ‘IPO readiness group’ and telling its portfolio companies to handle the process themselves
The tech-investing giant has its eye on at least one IPO this year, as insurance-tech company Lemonade readies its offering. ( read original story ...)
Wilmington fintech eyes $100 million IPO
Wilmington-based fintech nCino has filed papers for a $100 million initial public offering. The company, which filed its prospectus Monday, hopes to address a $10 billion market, providing cloud-based ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Stuck in Negative Trend With Bitcoin Below $10,000
With major digital coins failing to break out meaningfully in recent weeks, crypto markets can’t seem to pull out of a funk. ( read original story ...)
Japan Industry Group May Penalize Banks Breaking Debt Sale Rules
A Japanese financial industry group is planning to craft guidelines to boost transparency in the nation’s corporate bond issuance market, where new offerings often go partially unsold without the ... ( read original story ...)
Indian startups court Japan to fill funding gap and skirt China
TOKYO -- Indian startups are stepping up efforts to tap Japan Inc. for investment as the coronavirus pandemic and souring ties with China squeeze the industry. Much of India remains under lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
Bain Capital says extends Japan’s Nichiigakkan tender offer deadline to July 9
U.S. buyout fund Bain Capital said it has decided to extend the deadline of a tender offer for Japanese nursing home operator Nichiigakkan Co to July 9 from Monday. Bain Capial said it was extending ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba: Plan to monetise Kioxio stake, return majority proceeds to shareholders
Japan's Toshiba Corp said on Monday it planned to monetise its 40.2% stake in former flash memory chips unit Kioxia Holdings, stating its intentions of a potential stake sale for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei inches higher amid continued worries over virus spread
Japan's Nikkei average edged higher on Monday, moving in a narrow range, while investors remained concerned over rising number of coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Cash-strapped Japan Inc cuts share buybacks 78% amid pandemic
TOKYO -- Share buybacks announced by listed Japanese companies fell 78% to around ... according to data aggregated by Nikkei, highlighting cash-strapped businesses that have been hit hard by ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stock market: Risk reset favors Nikkei 225, ASX 200 to reverse early-day losses
The latest coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics from the dragon nation also favor the risk reset. However, certain factors still favor the escalation of the Sino-American tension while the US virus ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan put forth business travel with Vietnam Thailand in spite of US and China
Japan will allow about 250 international visitors daily from Vietnam and Thailand, as early as July. The country has also started to negotiate with Australia and New Zealand. The United States, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Work Culture Gets a Needed Covid-19 Shock
Japan’s corporate culture is stuck in a bad place. But the coronavirus pandemic might have given it just the nudge it needs to get out of the trap.From the 1960s through the 1980s, the country ... ( read original story ...)
Radio makes comeback in Japan for those staying at home
As it has done with just about all activities around the globe, the coronavirus has reshaped how we consume our entertainment. In Japan, one of those ways has been the revival, most notably among ... ( read original story ...)