Record number of coronavirus cases reported sparking fears hospitals will be overwhelmed ... ( read original story ...)
Kintsugi: Japan’s ancient art of embracing imperfection
Meaning “joining with gold”, this centuries-old art is more than an aesthetic. For the Japanese, it’s part of a broader philosophy of embracing the beauty of human flaws. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daily Coronavirus Cases Hit Record as State of Emergency Looms
Coronavirus Cases Hit Record as State of Emergency Looms Rising infections have driven Tokyo and surrounding areas to the highest level of a four-stage alert, prompting regional governors to call for ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin spikes 12% and breaks $40,000 for the first time, pushing the market value of crypto above $1 trillion
The value of the entire crypto market is now larger than the economy of Switzerland, as Bitcoin tops $37,000 and Ethereum touches two-year highs. ( read original story ...)
Banking software start-up Mambu raises $135 million at a $2.1 billion valuation
Mambu sells software to banks both big and small to help them develop their own digital banking platforms. The company said its valuation rose to 1.7 billion euros ($2.1 billion) in a 110 million euro ... ( read original story ...)
Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo amid COVID-19 surge
Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas on Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders call for support under coronavirus emergency
Japanese business leaders said Thursday support will be necessary for struggling firms under a second state of emergency over the novel coronavirus in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures, while ... ( read original story ...)
As Olympics loom, Japanese approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine unlikely till May
Japan probably won't approve the new COVID-19 vaccine until May as local clinical trials play out, generating uncertainty about the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and Nagoya may be dropped from Go To Travel as virus cases surge
Japan may exclude Tokyo and Nagoya from its national travel subsidy campaign because of a surge in coronavirus cases in the cities, local media reported on Sunday. The government plans to hold ... ( read original story ...)
Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo, paying price for coronavirus complacency
Leaders believed the country could co-exist with the virus and keep the economy open, but as cases surge, the limits of that approach are all too apparent. ( read original story ...)
PGIM Buys Greater Tokyo Multi-Family Apartment Portfolio for $120M
PGIM Real Estate is acquiring a set of multi-family apartment assets in Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan for $120 million. ( read original story ...)
Crypto market cap surges above $1 trillion for first time
The total market value of all cryptocurrencies rose above $1 trillion for the first time on Thursday as Bitcoin surged to a record high, according to data by crypto coin trackers CoinMarketCap and ... ( read original story ...)
The Crypto Market Is Now Worth More Than $1 Trillion for the First Time as Bitcoin Hits Record Above $38,000
The entire crypto market is now worth roughly half of what Apple is and more than the entire economy of Switzerland. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin, crypto market reach new highs
Bitcoin early Thursday hit a record-high $38,080, pushing the cryptocurrency market above $1 trillion for the first time in history. ( read original story ...)
Crypto giant Grayscale names Sonnenshein as CEO
Michael Sonnenshein takes over Grayscale's top job as founder Barry Silbert turns his focus to other parts of Digital Currency Group's empire. ( read original story ...)
As Covid-19 surges throughout Japan, Osaka and other regions weigh emergency measures
"We must take the initiative rather than just hope for the best," said Osaka's Governor.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)