While the economic downturn that has led to a decline in both rent and leasing activity in the world’s most expensive office market is worrying, a narrower rental gap between Central and other ... ( read original story ...)
Patent pooling, a Covid success story
The Nagoya Protocol on sharing biological resources can be a guiding principle for improved access to Covid care ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic keeps Japan’s June manufacturing activity pinned at 11-year low: PMI
Japan's factory activity remained stuck at an 11-year low in June, in a sign the coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on manufacturers even as services-sector sentiment picks up. ( read original story ...)
Japan expected to compile next econ stimulus in fall, says PM Abe’s ally
Japan is expected to compile a stimulus package to boost the economy in the autumn, as its previous two packages were aimed at preventing firms and households from bankruptcy amid the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s Vision Fund is scrapping an ‘IPO readiness group’ and telling its portfolio companies to handle the process themselves
The tech-investing giant has its eye on at least one IPO this year, as insurance-tech company Lemonade readies its offering. ( read original story ...)
China, Taiwan Protest Japan’s Renaming of Islands Area in East China Sea
The rival governments of China and Taiwan have both lashed out at Japan after it renamed an administrative area overseeing a disputed set of islands in the East China Sea. Lawmakers in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rushes UK to agree first post-Brexit trade deal
Brexit deal, putting Boris Johnson’s government under pressure to agree one of the fastest trade negotiations in history — and Britain’s first in more than 40 years. Time is so short that both sides ... ( read original story ...)
Wilmington fintech eyes $100 million IPO
Wilmington-based fintech nCino has filed papers for a $100 million initial public offering. The company, which filed its prospectus Monday, hopes to address a $10 billion market, providing cloud-based ... ( read original story ...)
Mask Use Still Widespread In Slowly-Reopening Japan As Coronavirus Cases Remain Low
A large percentage of people in Japan continue to wear masks as coronavirus case numbers remain low in the reopening country. Evidence increasingly points to mask compliance as a major factor in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Could you be a future Para-cycling champion? Scott launches search for new partner for Tokyo
British cyclist Helen Scott is hoping her dreams of getting the chance to retain her Paralympic title in 2021 will be realised after launching a search to find a new partner. It comes after Sophie ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing warns Japan after move to rename area of Senkaku Islands
China condemned a Japanese decision to rename an area that included the disputed Senkaku or Diaoyutai Islands, calling the move a "serious provocation." ... ( read original story ...)
Need For Speed: Japan Supercomputer Is World’s Fastest
Japan's Fugaku supercomputer, built with government backing and used in the fight against coronavirus, is now ranked as the world's fastest, its developers announced Monday. It snatched the top spot ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Stuck in Negative Trend With Bitcoin Below $10,000
With major digital coins failing to break out meaningfully in recent weeks, crypto markets can’t seem to pull out of a funk. ( read original story ...)
European business lobby calls on Japan to ease travel restrictions
The top European business lobby in Japan on Monday called on the government to ease travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Industry Group May Penalize Banks Breaking Debt Sale Rules
A Japanese financial industry group is planning to craft guidelines to boost transparency in the nation’s corporate bond issuance market, where new offerings often go partially unsold without the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan City To Rename Area Of Islands Disputed With China
A local council in southern Japan voted Monday to rename an area including islands disputed with China and Taiwan, a move Beijing denounced as illegal and a "serious provocation". The local assembly ... ( read original story ...)