Japanese stocks rose on Friday, tracking tech-led strength on Wall Street overnight as hopes for more U.S. stimulus offset some concerns about the health of the global economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan August factory output seen rising for third month but slow recovery seen: Reuters poll
Japan's factory output likely rose for a third straight month in August but at a slower pace, suggesting a recovery in manufacturing activity will be moderate, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Jyseleca® (Filgotinib) Approved in Japan for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) and Eisai Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) today announced that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has granted Gilead K.K. (Tokyo, Japan) ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Yokohama’s 18-metre-tall Gundam is now up and moving
Despite the disappointing setbacks, spirits are still flying high as exciting video clips of the robot have started to appear on the Internet, way ahead of Yokohama Gundam Factory’s opening. First ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wears Yellow Bikini in ‘Sunny’ Snap Taken by Boyfriend as She Sits Out of French Open
"Unfortunately I won't be able to play the French Open this year," Osaka said in a previous statement, citing a sore hamstring ... ( read original story ...)
Hamilton, Rapinoe and Osaka make ‘Time 100’ list
NEW YORK • Japan's Naomi Osaka, American Megan Rapinoe and Briton Lewis Hamilton were among the athletes named on the 2020 "Time 100" list of the most influential people in the world.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Two New Bills In Congress Offer Clarity For Blockchain Tokens And Crypto Exchanges
Congressman Tom Emmer (R-NC) introduced the ‘Securities Clarity Act’ that makes a fundamental change to what an investment contract is and whether a token should be treated as a security. Congressman ... ( read original story ...)
Germany pledges to speed up EU efforts on crypto-assets, capital market
German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz on Thursday pledged to speed up euro zone financial reforms aimed at regulating crypto-assets and deepening capital markets, which he said could help accelerate the ... ( read original story ...)
Colombian gov’t invites companies to trial its crypto transaction framework
The government of Colombia has approved on September 22 a pilot program that calls companies to test crypto transactions until December 31 within the regulatory sandbox just passed by the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks rise on U.S. stimulus hopes, tech rebound on Wall St
Japanese stocks rose on Friday, tracking tech-led strength on Wall Street overnight as hopes for more U.S. stimulus offset some concerns about the health of the global economy. ( read original story ...)
G7 finance heads seen backing extension of debt freeze for poorest nations – sources
G7 finance ministers are expected on Friday to signal their support for extending a debt relief programme aimed at helping the poorest countries weather the coronavirus pandemic, three sources briefed ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka and Azarenka have unfinished business in final
After Osaka pulled out of their final in the tune-up event, it’s another chance for former world No. 1s to stamp supremacy ... ( read original story ...)
The Kahala Hotel & Resort opens new property in Japan
The Kahala Hotel & Resort has opened a new property in Japan, marking the first Kahala branded hotel outside of Hawaii. Located on the Minato Mirai waterfront about 30 minutes from Haneda ... ( read original story ...)
‘A real pro’: Naomi Osaka’s anti-racism message resonates with Japan youth
TOKYO -- Two-time U.S. Open champion tennis player Naomi Osaka, 22, has triggered a huge response through her words and actions opposing racial discri ... ( read original story ...)
100M people worldwide now use crypto-based assets, says Cambridge study
In 2018, the 2nd Global Cryptoasset Benchmarking Study estimated the number of identity-verified crypto users at about 35 million globally. As of Q3 2020, there are up to 191 million accounts ... ( read original story ...)
G1 Climax 30 Night 4 Results: Naito vs. ZSJ in a technical wrestling clinic and much more
The G1 Climax 30 back with the second show in Sapporo for B Block competition headlined by Tetsuya Naito and Zack Sabre Jr. ( read original story ...)