The World Bank, the government of Japan and the organization Ayuda en Acción presented a project to promote productive activities and improve the living conditions of 2,000 inhabitants of indigenous ... ( read original story ...)
Dialogue with Shandong — the Japan-Shandong Industry Cooperation and Exchange Seminar gets underway
The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shandong Sub-council (the Sub-council) released information about the seminar, called Dialogue with Shandong -- Japan-Shandong Industry ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba wraps up laptop business, sells remaining shares to Sharp
Japanese tech giant Toshiba, once well-known for its satellite range of laptops meant for heavy use, has finally decided to quit the laptop business. ( read original story ...)
Rizin FF 23 live results
The main event features a battle for the vacant Rizin FF bantamweight title, as former title challenger Kai Asakura gets a second successive shot at the vacant 135-pound belt against Hiromasa Ogikubo. ( read original story ...)
Aussie Olympian and startup founder uses Tokyo cancellation to boost his AI tech to 1 million users
Instead of competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last week, Outwrite founder Nick Hough was celebrating a different milestone. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido wind farms get tailwind as tides shift for fisheries
SAPPORO, Japan -- Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's four main islands, has seen the launch of a string of offshore wind farm projects, as fishing communities hit by declining catches look for ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido wind farms get tailwind as tides shift for fishery
SAPPORO, Japan -- Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan's four main islands, has seen the launch of a string of offshore wind farm projects, as fishing communities hit by declining catches look for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s legacy of forced labor haunts ties with neighbors
TOKYO (AP) — For years, Yeom Chan-soon was haunted by the cracking sound of a leather belt eating into the flesh of a fellow Korean mine worker being punished for trying to escape from ... ( read original story ...)
China Strengthens, Japan Must Avert Emergency, EU Trap: Eco Day
(Bloomberg) -- Welcome to Monday, Asia. Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help you start the week: For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com ©2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Novavax Inks Vaccine Deals In Japan, India; Analyst Sees 70% Stock Upside
Novavax announced a partnership with Takeda Pharmaceutical to sell up to 250 million doses of NVX‑CoV2373, its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, a year in Japan.As part of the partnership, Novavax (NVAX) ... ( read original story ...)
Best Quiet Day Trips from Nagoya
Known for its castle, cars, and mouth-watering miso katsu, Nagoya is a bustling epicenter of commerce and Japan’s industrial money-maker. However, even locals need a break from all the hustle and ... ( read original story ...)
New face shield for concert singers nothing to sneeze at
The Asahi Shimbun aims “to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” through its Gender Equality Declaration. Inclusive Tokyo. Lets ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s battery start-ups take the world beyond lithium ion
But start-ups in Japan are battling to create high-performance power packs that could become the next global standard. In the port city of Yokohama, a company's phone never stops ringing. “Can we test ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Long & Short: 51% Attacks and Open-Source Value
Ethereum Classic (ETC) has suffered two 51% attacks, underscoring why network security is a fundamental part of asset value. ( read original story ...)
After Bitcoin ‘Betrayal,’ Goldman Sachs Is Suddenly Betting Big On Crypto and Blockchain
Goldman Sach has appointed a new "global head of digital assets" and, following in JPMorgan's footsteps, is reportedly exploring the possibility of creating its own blockchain-based answer to ... ( read original story ...)
The Top 5 Defining Trends for Crypto in Late 2020
What are some trends in the crypto and blockchain space that may take hold and remain ongoing throughout the rest of 2020? ( read original story ...)