Jack Ma's Ant Group has just pulled off the biggest share sale in history, marking a huge win for the Chinese tech champion and the country's stock market. ( read original story ...)
Ant’s March To The Biggest IPO Shows Power Of (Online) Commerce
Ant Financial has finally gone public in its blockbuster IPO. But it is digital commerce in China – and the flexibility in the platform model – that's the star. ( read original story ...)
U.S. military, Japan Self-Defense Force start Keen Sword 21 exercise
Defense Force units on Monday began the exercise Keen Sword 21 on military installations in mainland Japan. The joint biennial field training exercise for U.S military and Japan Self-Defense Force ... ( read original story ...)
Morrison & Foerster Further Strengthens Cross-Border Corporate Capabilities With New Tokyo Partner
Jeremy White brings significant experience to the firm's market-leading Japan corporate practice; further cements position as top international law firm in Japan. TOKYO ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea must resolve wartime labor dispute, Tokyo says
South Korea must come up with a "solution" on the issue of compensation for Korean wartime laborers, according to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Aozora Bank first in Japan to go cashless at all branches
TOKYO -- Aozora Bank plans to cease cash transactions at all branches across Japan by March 31, becoming the first banking institution in the country to go cashless in every physical location. ( read original story ...)
Your Eyes Tell actor Ryusei Yokohama offers BTS singer Jungkook boxing lessons; Director proposes a match
Your Eyes Tell has finally released in Japan and South Korea. The Japanese movie, which is also known as Kimi No Me Ga Toikakete Iru, is a remake ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks turn modestly lower amid dearth of trading incentives
Tokyo stocks fell back slightly in lackluster trading Monday amid a dearth of powerful incentives. The 225-issue Nikkei average closed down 22.25 points, o ... ( read original story ...)
Gymnastics officials hope Tokyo meet opens door for postponed Olympics
The Tokyo meet will feature gymnasts from Japan, the United States, China and Russia and marks the first international event to be held at an Olympics venue since the Games were postponed in March due ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and U.S. Begin Major Military Exercise as Concern About China Grows
Japan and the United States on Monday began air, sea and land exercises around Japan in a show of force in the face of increased Chinese military activity in the region. The Keen Sword exercise is the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rejects nuclear ban treaty; survivors to keep pushing
Japan said Monday it will not sign a U.N. treaty that bans nuclear weapons and does not welcome its entry into force next year, rejecting the wishes of atomic bomb survivors in Japan who are urging ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo marks rare Monday with 100-plus new infections
Tokyo confirmed 102 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 26, the first triple-digit count for a Monday in nearly two months, according to metropolitan government officials. The number of newly confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
The South Korea–Japan Rift Plays Right into China’s Hands
Chinese leaders must be salivating at the prospect of yet another rough patch in the strained relationship between America’s regional allies, South Korea and Japan.Relations between the two countries ... ( read original story ...)
‘Demon Slayer’ revenue tops $100 million in 10 days, breaking Japan box-office record
Japanese animated film "Demon Slayer" shattered a box-office record, reaching revenue of 10.75 billion yen ($102.48 million) in just 10 days, the film's distributor said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to be carbon neutral by 2050, insists prime minister
Japan’s new prime minister has vowed the country will become carbon neutral by 2050 in a move that will require a big shift in energy policy. Making his first policy speech to a new session of the ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Gamba Osaka suspend forward Ademilson over drink-driving probe
Gamba Osaka have suspended Brazilian forward Ademilson following his alleged involvement in a drink-driving incident, the J-League to ... ( read original story ...)