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… »
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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… »
Coronavirus news: Spain death toll passes 1,300 as Singapore reports first two deaths – live updates
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… »
Tourist sites in Asia hit by coronavirus fears – before and after
The number of international tourist arrivals is expected to drop sharply this year, the World Tourism Organization has said, reversing a previous forecast of a substantial increase. The United Nations… »
Iran threatens use of force to restrict spread of coronavirus
Big rise in confirmed cases comes as global tally passes 100,000 mark Follow the latest on Covid-19 Share your experiences Schools are set to reopen in parts of China as… »
Coronavirus: two patients die in France as four new cases detected in England – live updates
South Korea reports almost 500 new cases and a second person dies in the US as UK ministers hold emergency meeting Coronavirus: today’s developments at a glance Four more people… »
Coronavirus latest updates: Asian markets tumble as China cases pass 80,000
Australia’s stock exchange falls 2% on opening as investors flee on fears of coronavirus spread. Follow live news Washington state nursing home placed on lockdown New coronavirus cases jump sharply… »
Coronavirus latest updates: Australia and US record first deaths
Australian man in his late 70s was passenger on Diamond Princess cruise ship, as two more doctors die in China. Follow live news First coronavirus death in the US as… »
Coronavirus latest updates: US postpones Asean summit, South Korea reports 594 new cases – latest news
Number of fresh cases in China declines and US confirms third possible ‘community spread’ infection. Follow live news US confirms second coronavirus case without links to travel Which countries currently… »
Coronavirus latest updates: first case detected in sub-Saharan Africa as stock market dives again
Ireland and Netherlands report first cases as US officials monitor thousands getting off domestic flights for symptoms. Follow live news Coronavirus fears trigger biggest one-day fall on US stock market… »
PM gives Downing Street press conference as lockdown measures are eased again Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson has implored people to behave responsibly and… »
Rule change to come into effect on 10 July, with full list of countries published on Friday Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage English holidaymakers will be… »
