Japan's government hasn't been silent about noting that it has felt threatened by China's vast military resources, which come amidst territorial disputes, as well as an ever-unpredictable North Korea. ( read original story ...)
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back For Corporate Governance In Japan
Japan Inc. has always been embroiled in scandals surrounding corporate governance; however, that trend seemed to be on the reverse. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Rails Against China At ‘Quad’ Meeting With Foreign Ministers In Tokyo
The secretary of state urged Japan, India, Australia and the U.S. to protect against China's "corruption and coercion." The meeting resulted in no major initiatives. Beijing panned it before it began. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to raise prices on passenger, LT tires Nov. 1
Yokohama Tire Corp. plans to raise prices of consumer replacement tires sold in the U.S. by up to 5%, effective Nov. 1. Yokohama said the increase includes high-performance, light truck and passenger ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based virtual reality game developer Thirdverse gets $8.5 million Series A
Thirdverse, the virtual reality game developer behind "Swords of Gargantua," has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by JAFCO, with participation from Presence Capital, Sisu ... ( read original story ...)
NBC Sports Extends Twitter Olympics Content Deal for Tokyo 2021, Beijing 2022
NBC Sports and Twitter are hoping for Olympic-size audience lifts through their extended content pact to cover both the postponed Tokyo Olympics set for summer 2021 and the Beijing Olympic Winter ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo lashes out at China at ‘Quad’ meeting in Japan
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan in Tokyo to discuss how to counter China. The "Quad meeting" comes as all four countries seek to form a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks to boost catch limits of prized bluefin tuna
Countries involved in managing Pacific bluefin tuna fisheries are studying a Japanese request to raise its catch quotas for the fish, highly prized for sushi and sashimi ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo in Japan denounces Beijing for COVID-19 ‘coverup’
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned China during a security dialogue in Japan, describing Beijing's response to COVID-19 as a "coverup." ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto derivatives for retail investors banned by UK regulator
The UK’s financial regulator has banned the sale of cryptocurrency-related derivatives to retail consumers, saying the underlying assets had “no reliable basis for valuation”. After concluding a ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. FCA Bans Sale of Crypto-Derivatives to Retail Investors
Britain’s financial watchdog has banned the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives, saying they have no value for ordinary investors. ( read original story ...)
The UK’s financial regulator bans crypto-based products for retail investors after a year-long review
These products are "ill-suited" to retail consumers as they risk losing a lot of money due to difficulties in valuing cryptoassets, the FCA said. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to raise prices on LT, passenger tires Nov. 1
Yokohama Tire Corp. said it is increasing prices of consumer replacement tires sold in the U.S. by up to 5 percent, effective November 1. Yokohama said the increase includes high-performance, light ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo’s Message in Japan: Countering China Is Worth Meeting Face to Face
The American diplomat’s willingness to meet with allies in Asia, despite the crisis embroiling the White House, speaks to fears of China’s rise. ( read original story ...)
US, Australia, India, Japan discuss China’s growing power
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that China's increasingly assertive actions across the region make it more critical than ever for four Indo-Pacific nations known as the Quad to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea to open borders for business from Thursday
Japan and South Korea will reopen borders to each other for business trips from Thursday, a move that may help improve relations that have sunk to a historic low over wartime labor. "Currently, the ... ( read original story ...)