Osaka had previously announced she would not participate in media appearances at the tournament, citing a need to protect her mental health. ( read original story ...)
Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of expulsion
NAOMI Osaka (JPN) celebrates matchpoint during her match against Patricia Maria Țig (ROU) at Roland Garros Stadium. — REUTERSPARIS — Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 by Grand Slam organizers for skipping ... ( read original story ...)
Large-scale vaccination centers in Tokyo and Osaka now offer 15,000 shots daily
The two state-run mass inoculation centers reached their targets just one week after their opening, boosting Japan's COVID-19 vaccination drive. ( read original story ...)
The Japan National Tourism Organization’s New Insider Guide to Japan Features Hidden Attractions, Cool Sights and As-Yet-Unknown Things to Do
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) launches a new insider guide to Japan categorized into seven themes that will motivate tourists. These seve ... ( read original story ...)
There are more than 8 million empty homes in rural Japan, and local governments are selling them for as little as $500 in a bid to lure in residents
In Japan, local authorities are giving away renovation subsidies to incentivize people to move into the country's rural areas. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs to double property investments in Japan – source
Goldman Sachs Group will double its annual property investments in Japan to about 250 billion yen (US$2.3 billion) as the U.S. investment bank ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Shakeout Stirs Debate on Ether’s Shot at Usurping Bitcoin
The relative resilience of Ether in May’s cryptocurrency rout has put the spotlight back on the idea that the second-largest digital token could one day overtake Bitcoin by market value. ( read original story ...)
What Changed in Crypto Markets While You Were Sleeping — May 31
BeInCrypto presents our daily morning roundup of crypto news and market changes that you might have missed while you were asleep. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin price – live: Crypto crash continues amid bank crackdown
The price of bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies continue to slide at the start of the week, amid news that certain British banks are cracking down on crypto exchanges. Ethereum (ether), ... ( read original story ...)
Roshun Patel on What Really Happened During the Crypto Market Crash
The crypto market recently experienced one of its worst crashes ever, with numerous coins cut in half in a manner of days, seemingly without an obvious catalyst. So what really happened during the ... ( read original story ...)
Xcoins receives one of the first crypto licenses from MFSA
Pioneering cryptocurrency platform is now regulatedSANTA VENERA, Malta, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Xcoins, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, ... ( read original story ...)
Elopak aims for IPO in June
Norwegian packaging company Elopak is preparing to apply for listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange, with the goal of being listed this June. ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies to develop chipmaking technology with TSMC -Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) -About 20 Japanese companies, including electronic component maker Ibiden Co, will work with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to develop chip manufacturing technology in ... ( read original story ...)
IDEMIA to provide credit cards to financial institutions in Japan
The cards are certified by Visa, JCB, and other brand schemes. Furthermo re, they are embedded with the JIS2 standard, a surface magnetic stripe on the card, to deliver boosted se ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes 1% down; Japan shares end lower on profit-booking, drugmakers limit losses
The Nikkei share average ended 0.99 per cent lower at 28,860.08, while the broader Topix fell 1.26 per cent to 1,922.98. ( read original story ...)
Paidy CEO: Trust Is The Key To Advancing Japan’s Connected Economy
Paidy Founder and CEO Russell Cummer discusses how his firm works with Japanese consumers, who prefer to pay with cash even when transacting online. ( read original story ...)