Japan's former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday steered clear of declaring his candidacy in the ruling party leadership race to succeed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, even as opinion polls showed ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka brought seven face masks to the U.S. Open, each one honoring a victim of violence
The tournament's 2018 champion started with a mask bearing the name of Breonna Taylor and said, “It’s quite sad that seven masks isn’t enough." ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wears mask in memory of Breonna Taylor at US Open
NEW YORK — Before and after her first-round victory at the U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka wore a mask bearing the name of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was fatally shot by police. It’s just one of seven ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Leader Will Likely Keep Big Stimulus Rolling
The emergence of Yoshihide Suga as the leading candidate to replace Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggests Japan will stick to its economic strategy of massive monetary stimulus, flexibility on fiscal ... ( read original story ...)
A legal asset after all? Governments are cashing in on seized crypto
The way law enforcement agencies deal with seized crypto could indicate their de-facto acceptance of the asset class. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wears Breonna Taylor mask to match after protest
Tennis star Naomi Osaka continues her support of social justice movements with protective gear. Entering the court for the U.S. Open, the athlete sported a face mask with Breonna Taylor’s name in bold ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wears Mask Honoring Breonna Taylor to U.S. Open First-Round Victory
Frank Franklin/AP/Shutterstock Naomi Osaka. Naomi Osaka used her platform to draw attention to police brutality and racial injustice during her opening match at the U.S. Open on M ... ( read original story ...)
Why Warren Buffett is gambling on Japan’s distinctive dealmakers
Japan’s sogo sosha — or general trading houses — have a distinctive culture, fierce competitive streak and a horror of being compared to their rivals. One of them is the world’s biggest handler of ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan brace for Maysak, strongest typhoon of 2020
After causing destruction in Japan's Ryukyu Islands, powerful Typhoon Maysak is preparing to strike the Korean Peninsula and western Japan as the most potent storm to prowl the waters of the West ... ( read original story ...)
Strong typhoon sweeps southern Japan, heads to Koreas
A powerful typhoon blew over Japan's southernmost islands on Tuesday and was headed toward the country's main southern island and the Korean Peninsula. More than 20,000 homes were left without ... ( read original story ...)
Will Japan’s Next Prime Minister Manage the U.S. Relationship Well? | Opinion
While a trade deal more favorable to the U.S. was negotiated, Trump didn't make any major moves to withdraw U.S. forces from Japan. But that may have been a function of Abe's bear hug of the president ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wore a Breonna Taylor mask heading into her first-round US Open victory
Naomi Osaka wore a mask with Breonna Taylor's name prior to her first-round win at the 2020 US Open. Police shot and killed Taylor while she was sleeping in her home in Louisville ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei, Tokyo to open borders to business travelers
Taipei and Tokyo have agreed to grant entry to each other’s business travelers, marking Taiwan’s first air corridor with another nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama emerging from pandemic with renewed patience, agility
The Santa Ana-based subsidiary of Japan's Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has used those lessons successfully to navigate the unchartered waters of today's economic climate. "Overall we feel pretty good ... ( read original story ...)
Not Even MGM Resorts Is Sure Japan’s Casino Market Is Worth It Anymore
The hopes for legalized casino gambling in Japan may have been dashed after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he is resigning his post due to health concerns. Already suffering from giants like Las ... ( read original story ...)
Komatsu Finance America Inc. — Moody’s announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Komatsu Ltd.
Moody's announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Komatsu Ltd. Tokyo, September 01, 2020 -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has completed a periodic review of the ratings of ... ( read original story ...)