Japan's benchmark Nikkei average .N225 closed down 3.08 percent at 28,608.59 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix .TOPX shed 2.35 percent at 1,906.30. ( read original story ...)
TodayIR: Many Chinese Students Attend the University of Tokyo, Where the ‘GCSi’ was Developed
Many Chinese Students Attend the University of Tokyo, Where the 'GCSi' was Developed EQS-News / 09/05/2021 / 22:42 EST/EDT Many Chinese Students Attend the University of Tokyo, Where the ... ( read original story ...)
M&G takes stake in $870m ESR Ichikawa logistics facility in Tokyo
M&G Real Estate Asia has formed a joint venture with ESR to own the US$870m (€725m) ESR Ichikawa Distribution Centre logistics facility in Tokyo. M&G has acquired a partial interest in the 201,100sqm ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Homes Aren’t Built Last—and That’s the Point
The Western concept of a residence as a stable and secure long-term investment—more tree than flower—that will gradually increase in value over time directly opposes the Japanese view, which sees a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed map shows infestation hotspots in Leicestershire
The Environment Agency describe the plant as 'indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive' ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo learns Wii U lessons to reap Switch profits
Sales of the Nintendo Switch gaming console are expected to top 100 million units in the fiscal year ending in March 2022, surpassing those of the old Wii U console. Nintendo's software strategy for ... ( read original story ...)
NYC Sees No School Mandate: N.J. Mulls Cash Lure: Virus Update
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he is considering cash incentives to lure people to get vaccinated. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he sees no reason to require Covid-19 shots for ... ( read original story ...)
Pfizer Seeks U.S. Approval; EU Splits on Waivers: Virus Update
Pfizer Inc. and its partner BioNTech SE have asked U.S. regulators for full approval of their vaccine, a milestone in their effort to make the shot a sustainable revenue source that goes well beyond ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic head says Bach visit to Japan could be ‘tough’
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee said Friday that a visit to Japan this month by IOC President Thomas Bach seemed unlikely with a state of emergency order being ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly rise on US rally; eyes on jobs data
Trade data released Friday show global exports rose 32.3% over a year ago to $263.9 billion, in line with March but down from the explosive 60.6% rise in the first two months of 2021. China’s trade ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Extend Emergency; Shorter H.K. Quarantine: Virus Update
Japan is set to extend a virus state of emergency that includes Tokyo to the end of May. Hong Kong will shorten mandatory quarantine stays for fully vaccinated inbound travelers, the South China ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Indexes Rise After US Rally; Investors Await Jobs Data
Asian shares are rising on optimism about the rally on Wall Street and an economic rebound in the U.S., as investors await the release of U.S. jobs data. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Extend Emergency; NYC Tourist Vaccines: Virus Update
Japan is set to extend a virus state of emergency that includes Tokyo to the end of May, public broadcaster NHK reported. A mathematical model prepared by advisers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... ( read original story ...)
Pfizer, BioNTech will vaccinate summer Olympians; Moderna says its vaccine is 96% effective in adolescents: Today’s COVID-19 updates
Pfizer, BioNTech announced Thursday that they will donate COVID-19 vaccines to athletes and officials at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Latest COVID-19 news. ( read original story ...)
Japanese gov’t to disclose ‘tell-all’ file over document tampering scandal
The Japanese government on May 6 admitted to the existence of documents detailing the development of events surrounding the doctoring of reco･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: EU proposes developing COVID-19 drug treatments
BRUSSELS — The EU’s executive arm has proposed EU nations join forces to develop and deploy COVID-19 treatments across the 27-nation bloc. The European Commission says vaccines will not eradicate ... ( read original story ...)