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Tokyo bourse to make simultaneous English disclosure mandatory for top firms

[ad_1] The Tokyo bourse plans to require all companies listed on its prime section to publish simultaneously in English and Japanese any information that could impact investment decisions, in an effort to attract more overseas investors. In a document presented to its reform panel on Wednesday, the Tokyo Stock Exchange said it would first make mandatory the simultaneous English publication of financial statements and other key items that require timely […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Japan

Taiwan reports first major Chinese military activity after polls

[ad_1] Taipei – Taiwan's defense ministry said it detected 18 Chinese air force planes operating around the island and carrying out "joint combat readiness patrols" with Chinese warships on Wednesday, the first large-scale military activity after the Taiwanese election.China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has over the past four years regularly sent warplanes and warships into the skies and waters around the island as it seeks to assert […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Japan

‘Best Wishes to All’: Home is where the horror is

[ad_1] Horror movies don’t have to make sense to be scary. When a ghost’s hand shoots up from murky bath water to grab the heroine’s wrist, your heart leaps even though a spook with a vise-like grip is impossible in reality.Yuta Shimotsu’s first feature, ironically titled “Best Wishes to All,” delivers more than a jump scare or two. Based on a prize-winning short film and produced by horror maestro Takashi […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Japan

‘Golden Kamuy’: Big-budget adaptation glitters rather than dazzles

[ad_1] Until fairly recently, live-action adaptations of popular manga series were a reliably grim prospect in Japanese cinema. Keishi Otomo’s original “Rurouni Kenshin” trilogy (2012-14) marked a turning point, creating a model for successful on-screen franchises that has since been replicated by the “Kingdom” and “Tokyo Revengers” movies, and Netflix series “Alice in Borderland,” among others. [ad_2] Source link

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Japan

Schoolgirl Andreeva living the dream after thrashing Jabeur at Australian Open

[ad_1] Melbourne – Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva put her school work to one side Wednesday and instead underlined her huge potential by crushing sixth seed Ons Jabeur in under an hour at the Australian Open.Playing her first main draw at Melbourne Park, Andreeva was electric in downing the three-time Grand Slam runner-up 6-0, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena in just 54 minutes.Ranked No. 47, it was her first win over […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Africa

Afcon 2023: DR Congo 1-1 Zambia – Wissa nets as Leopards draw

[ad_1] DR Congo and Zambia are both former Africa Cup of Nations championsZambia and DR Congo drew 1-1 as the opening round of group games at the Africa Cup of Nations came to a close.Against the run of play, Kings Kangwa made the most of a defensive mix-up to put Zambia ahead in the 23rd minute.Just four minutes later, the Leopards were level in the Group F match thanks to […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Japan

K-pop without the ‘K’ just won’t pop

[ad_1] K-pop is betting that it can reverse its slowing global growth by becoming less Korean. This is a mistake: Without the "K,” the music is plain pop, undistinguishable from — and unable to compete with — the dominant American kind.There is no question the K-pop wave is waning. Bang Si-hyuk, whose Hybe Co. is behind such acts as BTS and NewJeans, believes the industry is in crisis. South Korean […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Africa

Nigeria: Ibadan explosion leaves scenes of devastation

[ad_1] A blast in the city of Ibadan has killed two people and injured 77 others, while buildings have been reduced to rubble. Aerials of the scene reveal the scale of the devastation. Images show collapsed structures and burnt out cars scattered across the impact zone.Authorities have said the blast was caused by explosives stored by illegal miners. Read the full story hereVideo edited by Gift Ufuoma [ad_2] Source link

todayJanuary 18, 2024

Japan

Japanese flying bike startup A.L.I. Technologies files for bankruptcy

[ad_1] A Japanese startup known for developing hover bikes inspired by "Star Wars" has filed for bankruptcy with ¥1.17 billion of debt, according to a report by credit research firm Tokyo Shoko Research.Tokyo-based A.L.I. Technologies had aimed to play a key role in an expected “air mobility society” and raised its profile with its drones, artificial intelligence and flying bikes, but apparently struggled to secure the necessary cash to maintain […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

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