The visit, from March 15 to 18, to Tokyo and Seoul is the first overseas trip by top cabinet members of President Joe Biden's administration and follows last week's Quad alliance summit of the leaders ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s E-Commerce Pioneer Gains $2 Billion After Partnering With Japan Post, Tencent And Walmart
The Tokyo-based company announced plans on Friday to raise $2.2 billion by selling new shares to several big-name investors to fund the roll out of its mobile carrier business ... economies,” Mikitani ... ( read original story ...)
2 key US Cabinet members visit Japan for China-focused talks
“Japan, together with the U.S., will resolutely respond to ... While in Tokyo, they plan to have virtual meetings with business leaders, civil-society members, business leaders and others while in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka get a new look!
Naomi Osaka get a new look!. The tennis ace showed off her sleek jet black extensions that cascaded down to her back. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 confirms torch relay to start March 25 in Fukushima
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Olympics organisers said on Monday the torch relay would begin on March 25 from the J-Village training centre in Fukushima, as planned, setting into motion the build-up towards ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo test events for skateboarding, shooting delayed until May
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Olympics organisers said on Monday that test events for skateboarding and shooting have been postponed until May due to the impact on scheduling from the COVID-19 situation. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Rising. So Are the Stakes for Governments Everywhere
They’ve taken on the trappings of a religious or revolutionary movement, promising a future in which decentralized networks displace not only money, but also companies, governments and society as we ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Dogecoin Creator Says What Sets Meme Crypto Apart From ‘Thousands Of Failed Coins’ Is Being A Meme
Billy Markus, the co-creator of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) made a revelation last month — that he got rid of all his cryptocurrency holdings back in 2015 after being laid off from work. Markus sold his ... ( read original story ...)
BitPay CFO: Crypto Challenges Create Lessons For All Industries
Jagruti Solanki of BitPay discusses the biggest hurdles of managing the finances of a cryptocurrency technology firm, and how the sector has bred key lessons. ( read original story ...)
Anupam Rasayan IPO Day 2: Issue subscribed 1.9 times, HNIs portion booked 15%
"Though the valuations looks expensive on P/E multiple, we expect these to moderate in future on account of lower finance cost in future as the issue proceeds will be utilised for debt reduction," ... ( read original story ...)
Listed Japan companies ease COVID blow by slashing expenses $64bn
TOKYO -- Japan Inc.'s bottom line has gained support ... of working from home in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a Nikkei analysis shows. Among the expenses that have dropped sharply are ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei index closes marginally up
"But many players were on the sidelines ahead of policy meetings of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan later this week," Horiuchi told AFP. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Film Festival Begins Major Overhaul
The Tokyo International Film Festival unveiled a range of operational changes Monday, including the appointment of a new programming director and a move of locations within the Japanese capital. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close slightly higher on Biden’s vaccination pledge, consumer sentiment
Tokyo stocks closed slightly higher Monday as U.S. President Joe Biden's vaccination pledge raised hopes for the recovery of the pandemic-hit economy, along with data showing that U.S. consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares edge up as stimulus cheer lifts cyclicals, SoftBank drags
The Nikkei share average edged up 0.17% to close at 29,766.97, while the broader Topix gained 0.91% to close at 1,968.73, "Today's market in Japan is a reflection of the U.S. market on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 175 coronavirus infections on March 15
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 175 coronavirus infections in the Japanese capital on March 15. The cases came after Tokyo registered 239 infections on March 14. Reported case numbers ... ( read original story ...)