Month: February 2021

Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka took the court on the first morning at the Australian Open and quickly moved into the second round Monday. Osaka, who won the title in Melbourne two years ... ( read original story ...)

No. 3 Naomi Osaka made quick work of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the first round of the Australian Open , sweeping the Russian 6-1, ... ( read original story ...)

Public opposition remains strong in Japan to holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics following derogatory remarks ... ( read original story ...)

A majority of Japanese remain opposed to holding the Olympics this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic but the ratio lowered significantly from recent polls, a Yomiuri newspaper poll showed on Monday ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's economic growth likely moderated in October-December after rebounding from its worst postwar recession earlier in 2020, a Reuters poll showed, a sign households and companies have yet to ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese bank deposits surged at a record annual pace in January, data showed on Monday, a sign companies and households were continuing to hoard cash to guard against the prolonged damage from the ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said Monday, they are closely watching the market moves while declining to comment on stock prices. He said that they sternly protested against China ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese stocks gained, with the Topix set for its highest close since 1991, amid rising hopes for U.S. stimulus. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka is up first as the opening grand slam of the year gets under way with tennis fans in the stands at Melbourne Park. Join Mike Hytner for updates ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest from the Australian Open on Monday (all times local): ___ 11 a.m. Some said it wouldn't happen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some said it shouldn't happen. Well, the 2021 Australian Open is ... ( read original story ...)

China's State Administration for Market Regulation released Sunday new anti-monopoly guidelines that target internet platforms. ( read original story ...)

Japan had a current account surplus of 1,165.6 billion yen in December, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday - up 113.9 percent on ... ( read original story ...)

US Open champion Naomi Osaka will get the delayed Australian Open under way when she strides on to Rod Laver Arena Monday morning, with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams also in the spotlight on ... ( read original story ...)

In some upbeat news around the coronavirus, Japanese media outlet Asahi Shimbun reported early Monday that the country’s government is expected to lift the state of emergency in some areas earlier ... ( read original story ...)

She may be the Australian Open title favourite but Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka faces an uncomfortable start against Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ( read original story ...)

The U.S. Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), began Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 1JA 2021 off the coast of southwestern Japan, Jan. 28 ... ( read original story ...)