The CEO of the Tokyo Olympics and the IOC member in charge of Japan's games have dismissed a new study from the University of Oxford that finds Tokyo is the most expensive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe, Cabinet set to resign ahead of new leadership
Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet are set to resign Wednesday, clearing the way for his successor to take over after parliamentary confirmation later in the day ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tokyo 2020 chief rebuffs higher reported Games costs
CEO Toshiro Muto dismissed figures in an academic report published on Tuesday that showed the Tokyo Olympics were set to be the most expensive in history, even before the additional costs to be ... ( read original story ...)
Diary of a socially distanced director: how I staged a play in Tokyo – from London
When Lindsay Posner was asked to direct a production of Twelve Angry Men from his home in the UK, with a Japanese cast in Tokyo, he took a giant leap into the unknown ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Mercantile Exchange (NGMEX) Receives Hong Kong Market Operator Authorization
Hong Kong , Sept. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NGMEX, a full-service commodity exchange that incorporates the complete workflow of a trading venue and also provides on-line commodity futures and ... ( read original story ...)
2 passengers forced off planes in Japan this month for not wearing masks
Tokyo (CNN) — Two passengers on separate flights were forced to disembark from flights in Japan this month after refusing to wear masks while on board. One incident occurred Saturday and involved a ... ( read original story ...)
A Spoonful of Suga Could Sweeten Japan’s Post-Abe Economy
As Yoshihide Suga replaces Shinzo Abe as Japanese Prime Minister, radical departures from Mr. Abe’s broad economic program are unlikely. But Mr. Suga could still leave a lasting impact if he declines ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japan GPIF investment chief intervened in Toshiba AGM
Effort to influence Harvard fund’s vote part of campaign to shield chief executive from activist shareholders The Harvard endowment fund abstained from a vote on the reappointment of Nobuaki ... ( read original story ...)
After Sweeping Party Poll, Japan’s Suga Faces Tricky Call on Snap Election
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga poses for a picture following his press conference at LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) headquarters, in Tokyo, Japan September 14, 2020. Nicolas ... ( read original story ...)
Investors should avoid Japan for other Asian markets: Credit Suisse
Dan Fineman of Credit Suisse discusses why he prefers investing in Korea and other Asian markets to Japan right now . ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Next Prime Minister Emerges From Behind the Curtain
Yoshihide Suga’s years as a shadow power in Japanese politics left him a bit of a cipher. Now he is emerging to take control of the world’s third-largest economy at a time of deep uncertainty. ( read original story ...)
Homage announces strategic partnership with Infocom, one of Japan’s largest healthcare IT providers
Homage, a Singapore-based caregiving and telehealth company, has taken a major step in its global expansion plan. The startup announced today that it has received strategic investment from Infocom, th ... ( read original story ...)
ATG to set up third tyre plant in Vizag
The Yokohama Group is engaged in manufacture and sale of tyres such as those used on agricultural and other equipment among others. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Steel to raise product prices in October by 2.2%-3.4%
Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co , Japan's top electric-arc furnace steelmaker, said on Tuesday it would raise its steel product prices by 2.2%-3.4% in October to reflect demand recovery at home and ... ( read original story ...)
Former Nissan executive Kelly’s trial begins in Tokyo without Ghosn
Former Nissan Motor Co Ltd executive Greg Kelly denied charges he helped ex-boss, Carlos Ghosn, hide income as the American lawyer's trial opened in Tokyo on Tuesday almost two years after Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games to decide COVID-19 ‘counter-measures’ by end of year: IOC’s Coates
Organisers are ploughing ahead with the postponed Tokyo Olympics and will decide by the end of the year what "counter-measures" are required to hold them safely in the time of COVID-19, IOC Vice ... ( read original story ...)