Olympus, which has been under pressure from U.S. shareholder ValueAct Capital to improve shareholder returns, said it planned to sell its camera unit to focus on medical devices. ( read original story ...)
Crypto-friendly SEBA Bank launches bitcoin product that offers yield
Crypto-friendly SEBA Bank has launched a new bitcoin structured product that allows investors to earn yield.The post Crypto-friendly SEBA Bank launches bitcoin product that offers yield appeared first ... ( read original story ...)
Regulated vs unregulated, how institutional investors choose exchanges in crypto
Alongside average traders, more and more big investors are coming into the fold and exploring how crypto assets can serve as safe havens for their multi-million dollar funds in times of crisis. ( read original story ...)
World Rugby lauds economic success of Japan World Cup
The Rugby World Cup held in Japan last year was the most economically successful World Cup to date, attracting some 242,000 international visitors and adding £2.3 billion ($2.9 billion) to the country ... ( read original story ...)
Office Cluster Pushes Tokyo Coronavirus Cases to One-And-Half-Month High: NHK
Tokyo's new coronavirus cases climbed to 55 on Wednesday, public broadcaster NHK said, the highest tally in 1-1/2 months after a cluster of infections was found at an unnamed office in the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo may need to reimpose its quarantine
Tokyo has seen a spike in coronavirus cases, enough of a spike that it's now passed a threshold that could require it to reimpose some quarantine measures. Tokyo's new coronavirus cases climbed to 55 ... ( read original story ...)
Sompo Japan to offer cyberattack insurance with variable premiums
Nikkei has learned. Along with Hitachi Solutions, owned by Hitachi, Sompo Japan will consider how well such facilities are prepared to deal with potential cyber attack. If they take sufficient ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan May Be in Wait-And-See Mode for a While
The Bank of Japan’s summary of opinions from its latest policy-setting meeting suggests it may wait to see the effects of its recent measures to help companies affected by the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: 55 new cases in Tokyo as Japan expands testing
Tokyo reported 55 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, the largest number since early May, but officials say the jump does not mean an immediate return to ... ( read original story ...)
Olympus says to sell camera business to Japan Industrial Partners
Japan's Olympus Corp 7733.T said on Wednesday it had agreed to sell its loss-making camera business dating back 84 years to Japan Industrial Partners In ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pressed to ease travel curbs on foreign residents
International business groups are stepping up calls for Japan to reopen its borders to its foreign residents, saying the country is jeopardizing its reputation for business stability with tough travel ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei lags after recent Yen strength and comments from Tokyo’s Gov
Korea; Nikkei lags after recent Yen strength and comments from Tokyo’s Gov; NZD declined as RBNZ commented on currency strength. WELCOME We use cookies to enhance your experience like remembering your ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises tracking Wall St rally; coronavirus worries cap gains
Japanese shares edged higher on Wednesday tracking gains on Wall Street overnight after upbeat economic data, although worries about a surge in coronavirus infections capped gains. ( read original story ...)
Investors are flocking to Mothers, Japan’s emerging equity market
Japan's Mothers index, an equity benchmark comprised of emerging companies, has gained strong momentum after hitting a bottom in mid-March. Investors are buying on hopes that AI-led digital ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama supermarket worker arrested for stealing customers’ card info to buy plane tickets
A Chinese male teenager residing in the city of Yokohama south of Tokyo has been arrested on suspicion of purchasing airplane tickets by usin ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t open the door!: Japan haunted house goes drive-in
Inside a car, guests can scream as loudly as they like, with no mask required, as hideous creatures daubed in blood swarm towards them. In fact, the new format might even be scarier than a traditional ... ( read original story ...)