Pacific stock indexes rose on the first day of trading in the new year, although Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index shed early gains, falling nearly 0.7% after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga confirmed the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia shares hit record, Nikkei restrained by risk of Tokyo virus curbs
Asian share markets resumed their ascent on Monday as investors pinned their hope on vaccines to eventually deliver a global economic upturn, even as a possible tightening in virus rules for Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Office Workers Pray on the First Business Day of the New Year
Office workers, wearing face masks to ward off the coronavirus, pray at Kanda Myojin shrine on the first business day of the new year in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, January 4, 2021. Photo by Keizo Mori/U ... ( read original story ...)
Palantir Technologies Expands Japan Business with New $22.5 Million Contract
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) announced today that on December 28, 2020, it was awarded a $22.5 million, one-year contract in partnership with SOMPO Holdings for the “Real Data Platform for ... ( read original story ...)
WBSC President Fraccari praises role of baseball in return of spectator sport in Japan
World Baseball Softball Confederation President Riccardo Fraccari has praised how baseball has spearheaded attempts to hold sporting events in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Extreme ocean-effect snow buries parts of Japan beneath 7 feet, with more coming
Barely two weeks after a prolific ocean-effect snow storm dropped seven feet of snow and stranded thousands of motorists, the New Year in Japan kicked off with another severe snowstorm. Up to another ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says the government will consider state of emergency for Tokyo area
Japan will consider declaring a state of emergency for the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area as coronavirus cases climb. ( read original story ...)
Escaping South Africa, luxury nights in Japan and more: My best points and miles redemptions of 2020
My husband JT and I have lived and worked on the road as global digital nomads for almost three and a half years. In 2020, we had a hectic travel schedule before the coronavirus pandemic mostly halted ... ( read original story ...)
The Treasury’s Crypto Reporting Proposal May Be A Fourth Amendment Breach
Today marks the formal end of the 15 day consultation period offered by U. S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for comments from the public concerning a proposal to introduce new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Mulling Declaring Emergency for Tokyo as Cases Surge
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is considering a state of emergency in Tokyo and surrounding areas, with coronavirus cases at record highs and Japan’s vaccine rollout still more than a month away. ( read original story ...)
Likely Tokyo Emergency Adds to Fears Economy Will Shrink Again
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s heavy hint that he will declare an emergency in the area around Tokyo later this week has deepened fears that Japan’s economy will shrink again even with the support of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says government will consider state of emergency for Tokyo area
Japan said on Monday it would consider declaring a state of emergency for the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area as coronavirus cases climb, casting fresh doubt over whether it can push ahead with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin to invest $30 million in maker of Indian craft beer Bira
Japan's beer maker Kirin Holdings will invest $30 million in New Delhi-based B9 Beverages, the companies said on Monday, as it seeks to secure a spot in India's growing craft beer market amid falling ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Holds Near Record, Ether Surges Amid Crypto Rally
Bitcoin held near a record a day after breaching $34,000 for the first time while Ether, another digital currency, also surged as the crypto rally continues. ( read original story ...)
Overseas Chinese in Japan warned on phone scams demanding bank transfers
The scammers often pretend to be from the Chinese embassy, and tell the recipients of the calls that their residency status is in danger of being revoked. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested over murder of 76-year-old mother
Police in Nagoya said Monday they have arrested a 52-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of killing his 76-year-old mother at their apartment on Sunday. According to police, Takeshi Yamaguchi beat ... ( read original story ...)