Japan: 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near eastern coast
Quake strikes at a depth of 60km in the Pacific off Fukushima but no tsunami warning has been issued A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has taken place off the eastern coast of… »
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CDC removes updated guidelines around COVID-19 aerosol transmission, but this expert explains why it should reverse the reversal
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… »
Yoshihide Suga to be Japan’s prime minister after winning party vote
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… »
SoftBank could make, gasp, a profit on its expected sale of Arm for $40B
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… »
Japan PM Shinzo Abe set to announce resignation amid health concerns – report
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… »
UK marks 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day
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… »
After India and US, Japan looks to ban TikTok and other Chinese apps
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’s first Mars rover is en route to the Red Planet after successful launch of Tianwen-1
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 sells its online dating assets to focus on live streaming
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… »
Global report: don’t count on vaccine, US scientist warns, as cases pass 5m
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… »
Mapbox and SoftBank form joint venture to provide mapping tech to Japanese developers
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… »
Taiwan-based live streaming company M17 raises $26.5 million Series D led by Vertex Growth
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… »
Japan extends state of emergency amid fears second wave could cripple Tokyo hospitals
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… »
Otonomo raises $46 million to expand its automotive data marketplace
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’s newest board member has a long stance against short selling
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… »
Coronavirus live news: US oil market collapses into negative prices
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… »
Coronavirus live news: Trump backs lockdown protesters as New Zealand prepares to ease restrictions
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 –… »
Coronavirus live news: confirmed global cases pass 1.5m as US sees new record unemployment
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’s low-cost data plan fully launches in Japan
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… »
Coronavirus live news: Boris Johnson in intensive care as confirmed cases in Africa pass 10,000
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… »
Covid-19: Europe toll passes 50,000 as Japan declares emergency
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… »
Coronavirus live news: Boris Johnson in intensive care as Trump sends prayers
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… »
Coronavirus live news: global number of confirmed cases passes 1m
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… »
Coronavirus live news: global cases near million mark as US federal stockpile of medical equipment dwindles
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… »
Coronavirus live news: France death toll passes 2,000 while 90,000 cases confirmed in Italy
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… »
Coronavirus live news: Cases in Italy overtake China, US infections pass 100,000
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… »
‘Massively let down’: disappointment in Japan after Tokyo Olympics postponed
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,… »
Coronavirus: Olympic games postponed to 2021
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… »
Around 20% of global population under coronavirus lockdown
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… »
Coronavirus news updates: concern as Britons defy stay-at-home orders; Italy tightens lockdown
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… »
Foreign secretary hints he believes same Russian cell behind Salisbury poisoning and Czech explosion The British foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, said the UK stood in “full support” of the Czech… »
Angela Rayner expected to get significant new role after backlash following her removal as party chair • Elections 2021 live – latest news and reaction Keir Starmer is expected to… »