Japanese regulators recommended the approval of COVID-19 vaccines developed by Moderna Inc and AstraZeneca PLC's on Thursday, paving the way for the country to speed up its slow-moving vaccination ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Market rebound modestly on upbeat data
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 53.80 points, or 0.19%, to 28,098.25. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 0.68 points, or ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gives preliminary OK to 2 more COVID-19 vaccines
A Japanese health ministry drug safety panel has given preliminary approval to coronavirus vaccines developed by Moderna and AstraZeneca ahead of an expansion next week of the country’s slow-paced imm ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close higher as chip issues advance
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Thursday as chip-related issues advanced following gains made overnight by their US counterparts ... ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out at Pakistan embassy in Tokyo
TOKYO: A fire broke out at the building housing Pakistan mission in Tokyo, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said Thursday.No injuries were reported and the staff was evacuated to ... ( read original story ...)
Crews put out fire at Pakistani embassy in Tokyo
ISLAMABAD: A fire broke out at the Pakistani embassy in Tokyo on Thursday, according to Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri. No injuries were reported as all staff had safely evacuated, ... ( read original story ...)
Vitalik Buterin: The 27-year-old behind ethereum isn’t surprised by the crypto crash
The crypto crash of the past few days has shocked investors around the world. Vitalik Buterin isn't among them -- even though the meltdown wiped out a huge chunk of his personal wealth. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Bounces After Crypto Crash Shocks Market
This week’s crypto crash has helped erase almost 40% from bitcoin’s price from a peak of almost $65,000 in mid April, but cryptocurrency prices found some respite following a frenzied selloff that ... ( read original story ...)
Kawasaki Frontale vs Yokohama FC prediction, preview, team news and more | J1 League 2021
Kawasaki Frontale will host Yokohama FC at the Todoroki Athletics Stadium on Saturday in a matchday 15 fixture in the J1 League. This will be a clash between the sides on opposite spectrums of the ... ( read original story ...)
79,000 people flying in for Tokyo Olympics, Japanese media reports
Organisers of Games are pressing ahead despite massive public opposition due to Covid pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic 800-meter champion Rudisha will miss Tokyo Games
Two-time Olympic 800-meter champion David Rudisha will not defend his title at the Tokyo Games. Rudisha’s agent, Michel Boeting, told The Associated Press on Thursday that Tokyo was “out of the ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic 800m champion David Rudisha will miss Tokyo Games
Two-time Olympic 800-metre champion David Rudisha will not defend his title at the Tokyo Games. Rudisha's agent told The Associated Press on Thursday that Tokyo was "out of the question" for Rudisha ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Approves Shots; Push for Global Certificates: Virus Update
Japan approved Covid-19 vaccines developed by Moderna Inc. and AstraZeneca Plc for use, bringing the number of inoculations allowed in the country to three. ( read original story ...)
‘Small and funky’ waves a concern for surfing’s Olympics debut in Tokyo
Typical summer waves at the venue of Tsurigasaki Beach have left some competitors and fans wondering about the spectacle ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: EU orders 1.8bn more Pfizer doses; Tokyo Olympics will be safe, says IOC
Contract requires production and ingredient sourcing to be in the EU; IOC tells Japan that Tokyo Olympics will be safe for athletes and community ... ( read original story ...)
IOC President Bach to visit Japan from July 12 ahead of Tokyo 2020 Games
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will visit Japan from July 12, ahead of the start of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, according to a letter released by IOC senior official John ... ( read original story ...)