Canada won its first two medals of the Tokyo Paralympics on Wednesday in S10 and C4 events. If you were wondering what that means, here's an explainer on how Paralympic athletes are classified within ... ( read original story ...)
Japan withdraws some Moderna vaccine doses; no reported safety incidents
Japan's health ministry said it has decided to withdraw some Moderna Inc vaccine doses as a precaution after matter was found in vials at an inoculation site, adding there were no reported incidents ... ( read original story ...)
Western Digital in talks to merge with Japan’s Kioxia – source
Western Digital Corp is in advanced talks for a potential $20 billion stock merger with Japanese semiconductor firm Kioxia Holdings Corp, according to a person familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fuji Electric gives $360m boost to power chip business
Japan's Fuji Electric will invest an extra 40 billion yen ($365 million) to expand production of power semiconductors, which are used to manage power flows in air conditioners, electric autos and more ... ( read original story ...)
JR Central to introduce Japan’s 1st diesel-battery hybrid train in fiscal 2022
Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Central) will introduce Japan's first diesel-battery hybrid train that runs at a maximum speed of 120 kilomete ... ( read original story ...)
Canada already has medals in S10 and C4 events in Tokyo — what does that mean?
Canada won its first two medals of the Tokyo Paralympics on Wednesday in Japan in S10 and C4 events. If you were wondering what that means, here's an explainer on how Paralympic athletes are ... ( read original story ...)
The gold and crypto-fueled supercycle is here
Savvy investors must now bring their funds locked away in banks and low-yielding traditional asset classes and make the move to the future. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Xi’s leftward shift to a socialist China is for real
He spent seven years in China as a correspondent and later as China bureau chief. He is the 2014 recipient of the Vaughn-Ueda International Journalist prize for international reporting. TOKYO -- One ... ( read original story ...)
Western Digital Is in Talks to Combine With Japan’s Kioxia
Western Digital Corp. is in talks to merge with Japan’s Kioxia Holdings Corp. in a deal that could unite two technology storage providers, according to a person familiar with the matter. A deal, which ... ( read original story ...)
Western Digital in advanced talks to merge with Japan’s Kioxia Holdings – WSJ
September, and Western Digital Chief Executive Officer David Goeckeler would run the combined firm, the report said. The news sent Western Digital's shares up as much as 15% in afternoon trading to a ... ( read original story ...)
Western Digital seriously considering a merge with Japan’s Kioxia: WSJ
Western Digital Corp is in advanced talks for a potential US$20 billion stock merger with Japanese semiconductor firm Kioxia Holdings Corp, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Was ‘Surprised’ by How Many Were Also Struggling with Mental Health ‘But Afraid to Speak Up’
Naomi Osaka opted to sit out of two Grand Slam tournaments earlier this year, revealing to the public that she'd been battling depression and struggling with all the press requirements for professiona ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s uneven play casts shadow over US Open bid
Questions abound as Naomi Osaka prepares to mount a title defence at the US Open following a series of lacklustre performances since she returned to the game after stepping away to focus on her mental ... ( read original story ...)
The Naomi Osaka x Levi’s Collection Upcycles Denim in the Coolest Way — Shop the Pieces
The exclusive denim collection aims to celebrate the tennis superstar's sporty attitude and Japanese heritage. ( read original story ...)
World’s fastest accelerating roller coaster temporarily shut down in Japan over injury claims
A roller coaster in Japan has been shut down until further notice after four passengers reported injuries on the ride. ( read original story ...)
Japan withdraws 1.6 mln Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses over contamination – Nikkei
Around 1.6 million doses of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine has been withdrawn from use in Japan due to contamination, the Nikkei said, citing a health ministry announcement on Thursday. ( read original story ...)