Japanese dealmaking was resurgent in the second half of 2020, with acquisitions dropping only slightly from 2019 to about $140 billion after the pandemic depressed deals in the first half of the year.
Internet Initiative Japan (OTCMKTS:IIJIY) Cut to “Hold” at Zacks Investment Research
Internet Initiative Japan (OTCMKTS:IIJIY) was downgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Monday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, …
Cash Piles, Hostile Bids Set Stage for a Wild Year in Japan M&A
Japanese dealmaking was resurgent in the second half of 2020, with acquisitions dropping only slightly from 2019 to about $140 billion after the pandemic depressed deals in the first half of the year.
DoorDash Signals It’s Planning to Deliver in Japan
Shares of food delivery company and recent IPO DoorDash ( NYSE:DASH) are trading higher on Monday as investors react positively to last Friday’s news about the company’s intention to start operating …
New COVID Variant Detected in Japan Has ‘Potential’ to Be More Infectious
Scientists say it is currently unclear whether or not the new variant is more transmissible and if vaccines will be less effective against it.
New Yorker Writer Shared Doubts on Japanese ‘Family Rental’ Article Before Publication
A New Yorker staff writer who researched a “family rental” service in Japan expressed concern before publication that her sources might not be telling the truth, according to people who spoke with her …
Japan preparing to expand state of emergency to Osaka, Kyoto – media
The Japanese government has started preparation to expand a state of emergency to the western Japanese prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo, Jiji news agency reported on Monday.
Japan Celebrates Coming-of-age Day Despite Virus Surge
Young adults dressed to the nines in kimonos gathered at venues in Japan on Monday to celebrate reaching the age of majority, although many of the usually jubilant events were cancelled over virus …
Kazuyoshi Miura signs contract to play past 54th birthday in Japan’s top flight
Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest scorer in Japanese professional football, is set to play on at 54 after extending his contract with Yokohama FC …
Campaigners condemn killing of minke whale trapped in nets in Japan
Animal killed with what appeared to be exploding harpoon, after one ‘half-hearted’ attempt to free it …