An alarming surge in cases of a dangerous flesh-eating bacterial infection has been reported in Japan following the easing of Covid-related restrictions. The disease, known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, has infected 977 people by June 2 this year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan study: Bands of heavy rain clouds mostly generated from night till morning
An institute for Japan Meteorological Agency says bands of heavy rain clouds have been generated from night till morning in most cases. ( read original story ...)
Naver’s Webtoon Entertainment aims up to $2.67 billion valuation in US IPO
Online comics platform Webtoon Entertainment said on Monday it is targeting a valuation of up to $2.67 billion in its initial public offering in the United States.The company, majority-owned by South ...
Japan Gold – Barrick Alliance Prioritizes Exploration Projects
Japan Gold Corp. (TSXV: JG) (OTCQB: JGLDF) ("Japan Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the advancement of the Mizobe, Ebino, Togi and Hakuryu projects in Japan currently under the Barrick ...
KLM Boeing 787 returns to Tokyo after windshield cracks after take-off
A KLM Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was forced to return to Tokyo after its windshield cracked after take-off. No injuries were reported. ( read original story ...)
Street drinking to be banned in parts of Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya
Tokyo Shibuya Ward will enforce a year-round ban on nighttime street drinking in certain areas starting in October the ward office said Monday amid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan core machinery orders down in April
Japan's core machinery orders fell in April for the first time in three months, Cabinet Office data showed on Monday, casting some doubt about the strength of capital spending, which is key to a durable economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Citigroup Starts Team in Japan Targeting Growth at Mid-Cap Firms
Citigroup Inc. is seeking to strengthen its business with medium-size companies in Japan as the Wall Street bank accelerates efforts across the globe to broaden its customer base. The US firm has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers Anime Sequel Announced: Watch Promo
Tokyo Revengers’ anime series will soon be back with its Season 4. The creators announced the exciting news. Check out its expected release date, plot, and cast, and watch its promo here. ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Betashares set to expand in Japan after Temasek takes stake
Investment by Singapore state-owned fund is expected to power international growth for the financial services company ( read original story ...)
(LEAD) Hyundai Motor’s India unit files for IPO
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's leading carmaker, said Monday its India unit has filed for an initial public offering (IPO), as it seeks to gain a strong foothold in the fast-growing auto market in ...
Japan’s Nikkei dips below key 38,000 mark; Toyota drops
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped below the psychologically key 38,000 level for the first time this ...
Nikkei falls sharply after overseas sell-offs
The Nikkei 225 ended the day at 38,102 ... Analysts say some investors are steering clear of Japanese stocks due to a lack of a clarity in the Bank of Japan's monetary policy. The central bank has ...
BABYMONSTER’s first-time fan meeting tour screams success in Tokyo!
YG Entertainment’s new girl group, BABYMONSTER, is experiencing great success with their debut fan meeting... The post BABYMONSTER’s first-time fan meeting tour screams success in Tokyo! appeared firs ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks sink on concerns over Europe, US economies
Tokyo stocks plunged Monday, with the Nikkei index briefly losing over 2 percent, as selling was fueled by concerns over the European ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup starts team in Japan targeting growth at midsize firms
The U.S. firm has created a team in Tokyo to offer them tailored products in areas ranging from global cash management to financing, under the brand of Citi Commercial Bank, according to a statement ... ( read original story ...)