A hospital in Osaka says no prospect is yet in sight to resume medical services following Monday's ransomware cyberattack on its medical record system. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 6,686 new COVID-19 cases, up 2,745 from a week earlier
Japan's health ministry says 6,686 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Tokyo on Thursday. That's an increase of 2,745 from the same day last week. ( read original story ...)
Suzuki and Udea tied atop Toto Japan Classic after 1st round
Japanese players Ai Suzuki and Momoko Ueda each shot 7-under 65s on Thursday to sit atop the first-round leaderboard at the LPGA Tour's Toto Japan Classic. Two other Japanese player were a shot behind ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto miners hit hard in digital asset industry’s downturn
Crypto mining companies are coming under heavy pressure from this year’s digital asset downturn as the high cost of energy and the flatlining price of coins pushes more names close to the financial ...
Another Crypto Investor Is Calling Time After the Market Sank
Protocol Ventures LP, a US-based investor in crypto hedge funds, is to close down and return cash following the slide in the market for digital assets, according to people familiar with the matter.
Japan Considering Hypersonic Missile Deployment by 2030 – Nikkei
Japan's defence ministry is considering the deployment of hypersonic missiles by 2030 to boost deterrence by stepping up its counterattack capabilities, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday.
Tickets to newly opened Ghibli Park sold out for rest of year, being scalped online
Demand for tickets to the newly opened Ghibli Park has outstripped supply in this city near Nagoya, leading to scalping online. ( read original story ...)
How long can Japan’s central bank defy global market forces?
Governor Haruhiko Kuroda is betting on a royal flush of macroeconomic outcomes to win the battle. But the costs, and the risks, are rising ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan stops taking orders of Sakura EV, X-Trail in Japan
Nissan Motor Co has temporarily stopped taking new orders of its recently unveiled light electric vehicles (EVs) because of prolonged delivery periods of a year or more, a Nissan spokesperson said on ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires missile over Japan, triggering emergency warnings
North Korea fired a missile that traveled over northern Japan a day after Pyongyang launched at least 23 missiles off its eastern and western coasts. ( read original story ...)
North Korea Fires 3 Missiles Including One Triggering Alarm in Japan
The activity came a day after the Kim Jong Un regime launched at least 23 missiles off its eastern and western coasts. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Has Started Issuing Same-Sex Partnership Certificates. Here’s What That Means For LGBTQ Rights in Japan
Advocates say the Tokyo government’s issuance of partnership certificates to same sex-couples is an important moment for LGBTQ rights in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea keeps up missile barrage, launches 1 over Japan
Japan says missiles fired by North Korea flew over northern Japan, the latest in a series of weapons tests that have raised tensions in the region ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea launches long-range ballistic missile, Japan issues emergency warning
North Korea launched three ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Thursday, South Korean defense officials said, including one that appeared to be a long-range missile. ( read original story ...)
MGM reports best quarter ever for Strip properties
Thanks to revenue generated by its newest property, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and a full quarter of revenue from Aria, the company generated more than $2.3 billion. ( read original story ...)
Will bears drag Nifty below 18000? Bikaji Foods, Medanta IPO opens; key things to know before market opens
Bears are likely to maintain control over Dalal Street on Thursday amid weak global cues, following US Fed's 75 bps rate hike decision. Nifty, Sensex may see a gap-down open.