As the political turmoil in Myanmar continues six months after the military coup, Japanese companies, whether operating there or tapping the country for skilled or low-wage workers, are worrying about ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expands COVID state of emergency to 3 areas near Tokyo, Osaka
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Osaka entered into a COVID-19 state of emergency Monday due to a recent spike in coronavirus cases, joining the capital and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: USWNT faces Canada in soccer semifinal, win would guarantee medal
The USWNT, which beat the Netherlands in penalty kicks Friday, will clinch an Olympic medal with a win over Canada. ( read original story ...)
Olympic Sprinter From Belarus Seeks Refuge in Japan, Fearing Jail at Home
Belarus tried to deport the sprinter, Kristina Timanovskaya, from Japan after she criticized her coaches for registering her for the wrong event. ( read original story ...)
China stock crackdown, plus experts share their favorite crypto apps
The definitive collection of the best investing stories Business Insider published during the week ended July 31. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Long & Short: What’s Going On With Tether?
Something interesting with Tether has been happening since the end of May: the stablecoin's growth has gone completely flat. ( read original story ...)
Olympic Sprinter Stays in Japan After Belarus Tries to Deport Her
Kristina Timanovskaya, a Belarusian sprinter, said she sought protection in Japan after the Belarus Olympic Committee tried and failed to forcibly deport her, following an Instagram post where she ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics schedule: Women’s soccer semifinals highlight Day 10 in Tokyo
The USWNT has an opportunity to reach the gold medal match for the sixth time in the nation's Olympic history. ( read original story ...)
Belarus runner alleges Olympic team tried to remove her from Japan ‘without my consent’
Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya alleged her Olympic team tried to remove her from Japan in a dispute that led to a standoff at the airport. ( read original story ...)
Gold and green: Olympic basketball, NBA business intersect
Evan Fournier and Nicolas Batum are going for gold, though they can’t forget about the green. Basketball and business are about to mix in a way players have never experienced. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s output, job availability jump but COVID curbs to slow growth
Japan's factory output jumped in June and job availability rose to the highest level in nearly a year, data showed, a sign robust overseas demand was offsetting the drag to consumption from the ... ( read original story ...)
Edmonton Japanese restaurant serves take-out with a side dish of love
Yokozuna's customers have received a variety of heartfelt messages written by the manager during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics briefing: (high) jumping for joy and a new 100m king
A new 100m champion, medal-sharing champions and much more ... ( read original story ...)
Brutal beauty: Is artistic swimming Tokyo’s toughest sport?
To those who dare doubt the brutality of her sport, Australian artistic swimmer Amie Thompson tells a story: About the day a teammate accidentally landed on Thompson’s face, breaking her nose and ... ( read original story ...)
Lamont Marcell Jacobs wins historic 100m gold at the Tokyo Olympics
Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs set a new European record as he claimed a shock victory in the men's 100m at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Jacobs wins men’s 100m, GB golds and more – live!
The men’s golf is played to a finish and there are medals on offer on the track, field and in the pool. Join our writers to follow it all ... ( read original story ...)