Hospitals in Japan’s second largest city of Osaka are buckling under a huge wave of new coronavirus infections, running out of beds and ventilators as exhausted doctors warn of a “system collapse,” …
Millions of Accounts Exposed in Hack of Leading Japan Dating App
A leading Japanese matchmaking app was hacked, likely exposing the personal information of more than 1.7 million account holders, in the latest high-profile online attack.
Facing Public Backlash, Japan Ponders Zero-Spectator Olympics
After a year of empty bleachers and fake crowd noises, sports fans are returning to stadiums around the world. But the one arena where they might not be welcome is the biggest event of all.
Japan releases third post-disaster tranche
The government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is slated to release JPY 20 billion to the government of the Philippines in June 2021 under …
Japan releases third post-disaster tranche
The government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is slated to release JPY 20 billion to the government of the Philippines in June 2021 under …
Macao gambling group retreats from Japan bid amid controversies
Suncity Group, the Macao-based gambling company, has pulled out of the running for rights to run a casino resort in Japan. The group is the biggest junket agency in Macao, bringing in high rollers …
Macao gambling group retreats from Japan bid amid controversies
Suncity Group, the Macao-based gambling company, has pulled out of the running for rights to run a casino resort in Japan. The group is the biggest junket agency in Macao, bringing in high rollers …
IOC VP gets backlash saying the Tokyo Olympics are on no matter what — ‘Absolutely, yes’ — even if there’s a state of emergency in Japan
If John Coates was trying to stir controversy, he succeeded. An International Olympic Committee vice president, Coates was asked a few days ago by a Japanese reporter at an online news conference if …
HRTech startup SmartHR becomes Japan’s 6th unicorn after raising $110M+: Nikkei
SmartHR Founder and CEO Shoji Miyata Nikkei reported on Friday Japanese HRTech startup SmartHR has secured about 12.5 billion yen (about $115 million US) in the latest series D round, which …
Lower breakeven point key to Japanese automakers’ profit strategy
Amid falling sales and unstable production, Japan’s automakers are looking to lower their sales breakeven points. TOKYO — When the pandemic deflated global demand and forced factory line suspensions, …