TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Financial Services Agency and the Bank of Japan will investigate high-risk trades by domestic financial firms after the Archegos fallout, the Nikkei business daily reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toshiba reportedly considers a $20 billion deal to take it private
Toshiba is considering a $20 billion offer from private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners to take it private, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Governor of Japan’s Osaka to cancel Olympic torch relay on prefecture streets
TOKYO (Reuters) - The governor of Japan’s major western prefecture of Osaka, Hirofumi Yoshimura, said he would cancel Olympic torch runs slated to take place on the public streets due to a surge in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka set to declare emergency amid record COVID-19 cases – media
Japan's vaccination drive is far behind that of most major economies. About 1 million people in Japan have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot since February, which is less than 1% of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan households’ confidence hits 8-year high, inflation expectations rise
The ratio of households which expect prices to rise a year from now stood at 62.4% in March, up from 60% in December, the Bank of Japan's survey showed on Wednesday. A diffusion index measuring ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to set new record with more than 800 new COVID-19 cases
Osaka Prefecture was set to log more than 800 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, breaking its daily record for the second straight day. The prefecture reported 719 new infections on Tuesday amid growing ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to log record of over 800 new virus cases amid hospital strain
Osaka is set to log more than 800 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, a fresh single-day record high, and declare a state of medical eme ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to declare COVID-19 medical emergency amid strain on hospitals
OSAKA. KAZINFORM - Osaka is set to declare Wednesday a state of medical emergency due to a recent surge of coronavirus infections in the western Japan prefecture that has increased the strain on the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, as you’ve never seen it before
It's Tokyo, but unlike you've ever seen it before -- a miniaturised 1:1,000 scale version of one of the world's biggest capitals, displaying everything from sea levels to population densities. Pairing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan not in talks with U.S. on possible Beijing Olympics boycott: government spokesman
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is not in talks with the United States on a possible boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, top government spokesman, Katsunobu Kato, said on Wednesday. The United States on ... ( read original story ...)
Tire Rack Deals | Get up to $150 back on a set of Goodyear Tires
Or, you can get up to $150 back when you purchase with your Goodyear Credit Card. Last but not least, if you're a Yokohama fan, we've got you covered with a deal as well. With the purchase of four ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea to skip Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19
We want to bridge divides to reach everyone. A selection of the most viewed stories this week on the Monitor's website. Every Saturday Hear about special editorial projects, new product information, ... ( read original story ...)
Isamu Akasaki, 92, Dies; Nobel Winner Lit Up the World With LEDs
A physicist, he shared the prize with two others for their breakthrough in creating blue light-emitting diodes, succeeding “where everyone else had failed.” ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is a swim too far for Britain’s Burnell
British marathon swimmer Jack Burnell, who was controversially disqualified at the end of the 10km open-water race at the 2016 Rio Olympics, announced his retirement on Tuesday only months before the ... ( read original story ...)
Duke Realty Develops Fully-Leased Dallas Logistics Facility
The 431,630-square-foot distribution facility is long-term leased to the global tire manufacturer, Yokohama Tire Corp. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Explained
After a year’s delay, the Tokyo Summer Olympics look set to proceed. But the circumstances will be most unusual. Here's what you need to know. ( read original story ...)