Last week at TechCrunch Disrupt 2020, I got the chance to speak to Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist and health economist who is a Senior Fellow of the Federation of… »
Liberal Democratic party MPs vote to appoint Shinzo Abe loyalist as party leader Yoshihide Suga is poised to become Japan’s prime minister after he was comfortably elected to lead the… »
While the big deal we have been tracking the past few weeks has been TikTok, there was another massive deal under negotiation that mirrors some of the international tech dynamics… »
Surprise development comes after Japanese officials were unable to quash speculation following two recent hospital visits by the prime minister Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, is set to announce his… »
VJ Day was declared when emperor Hirohito ordered his people to stop fighting in second world war The 75th anniversary of VJ Day – the victory over Japan which signalled… »
A group of Japanese lawmakers is seeking to restrict the use of TikTok and other apps developed by Chinese firms, following in the footstep of India, which has already blocked… »
China successfully launched a combination Mars orbiter and rover early this morning, using a Long March 5 rocket that took off from Wenchang Satellite Launch Center on Hainan Island at… »
M17 Entertainment announced today that it has sold its online dating assets to focus on its core live streaming business in Asia and other markets. Paktor Pte, which operates Paktor… »
Brazil reports nearly 20,000 infections in one day; Trump says he’ll stop taking hydroxychloroquine in two days; Lufthansa in rescue talks Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage… »
SoftBank Corp. and Mapbox, the mapping data company that competes with Google and Here, announced that they have established a joint venture called Mapbox Japan. The JV will provide Mapbox’s… »
M17, the Taiwan-based live streaming entertainment startup, announced that it has raised a $26.5 million Series D. The round was led by Vertex Growth Fund, with participation from Stonebridge Korea… »
Shinzo Abe says lockdown measures will remain in place in all regions until 31 May Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has… »
New vehicles today can produce a treasure trove of data. Without the proper tools, that data will sit undisturbed, rendering it worthless. A number of companies have sprung up to… »
Tesla has added Hiromichi Mizuno as a new member to its board of directors and audit committee — the former chief investment officer of Japan’s $1.5 trillion pension fund and… »
Italy’s confirmed cases fall for first time; WHO says nothing was hidden from US; Spain proposes €1.5tn EU Covid-19 fund; US blocks pro-WHO statement by G20 US oil prices dip… »
Trump says ‘some governors have gone too far’; deaths in Italy and Spain fall; Iran to extend prisoner leave for another month. Follow latest updates Trump making ‘delusional’ comments –… »
Boris Johnson stable in intensive care; US unemployment rises 6.6m in a week; virus could push 500m people into poverty How coronavirus spread across the globe – visualised Coronavirus latest:… »
Rakuten Mobile announced the full commercial launch of its low-cost data plan in Japan today. Priced at 2,980 yen (about $27) per month, the plan gives users unlimited calls and… »
UK foreign secretary to lead country; Japan declares state of emergency; China reports no deaths from Covid-19. Boris Johnson ‘stable’ in intensive care and not on ventilator, says No 10… »
Japan to rely on peer pressure for enforcement; China declares no new fatalities and lifts Wuhan lockdown Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Europe has passed the… »
UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab to lead country through crisis while Johnson in hospital. Follow the latest updates. Boris Johnson moved to intensive care after his condition worsens The strange… »
Spain death toll passes 10,000; Italy reports 760 new deaths, taking total to 13,915, but a slower growth rate in infections; Thailand imposes national curfew Latest developments: at a glance… »
Trump says personal protective gear has nearly run out; Florida, Georgia, Mississippi ordered to shelter in place; record daily fatalities in UK. Follow the latest updates. At a glance: summary… »
All non-essential workers in Spain ‘must stay at home’ and Trump considers New York quarantine. Follow the latest updates Coronavirus latest: at a glance Deaths in Italy pass 10,000 Patients… »
Trump invokes Defence Protection Act; Syria introduces travel restrictions; The UK, Spain, Italy see biggest daily rise in deaths. Follow the latest updates Coronavirus latest: at a glance Italy records… »
IOC decision to put off the event a second blow for businesses already reeling from costs of coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage On Tuesday,… »
Tribune Online Coronavirus: Olympic games postponed to 2021 Japan and the Olympics movement decided on Tuesday to delay this year’s Tokyo Games into 2021 as the coronavirus crisis obliterated the… »
Britons told to stay at home while Trump goes against tide, saying economy will reopen in weeks, not months Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Around one… »
Indian PM urges citizens to observe restrictions but there are concerns in the UK after Britons flock to seaside towns in defiance of orders to stay at home. Follow all… »
Italy deaths pass 4,000; More US states, including New York, tell people to stay home; Dow Jones falls 900 points. Follow the latest. Italy and Spain record highest single-day death… »
Agencies point finger at state-sponsored hackers from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea Who is targeting vaccine developers? Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage State-sponsored hackers from… »
Proposals include plans to limit self-isolation and to allow household mixing at Christmas Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A programme of mass, instant coronavirus testing is… »
