The decision comes after Naomi Osaka withdrew from Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year, citing her mental health after choosing not to participate in press conferences. Osaka is the defending ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Leading Index Rises As Estimated
Japan's leading index increased in June, as initially estimated, final data from the Cabinet Office showed on Wednesday. The leading ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA plans to impose stricter crypto rules
Japan's FSA confirmed it has started debating about introducing stricter regulations on crypto assets in order to better protect users. ( read original story ...)
Afghans turn to crypto market for stability during Taliban takeover: CNBC After Hours
On today's show, CNBC.com's MacKenzie Sigalos explains how some Afghan citizens using crypto to protect their money amid the country's political turmoil. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei inches lower on caution ahead of Fed chair’s speech
Japan's Nikkei stock average erased early gains to end lower on Wednesday, as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks later this week, offsetting a ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Still Bearish on Japan State of Emergency Fears
What is he outlook of the Nikkei 225 as Japan considers extending its state of emergency to more countries? We explain what to expect next ... ( read original story ...)
Paralympics day one: Records tumble on opening day in Tokyo
Records tumbled in the pool and velodrome as the Paralympic Games kicked off in Tokyo. Dame Sarah Storey set a new world record as she rode her way into the 3000m individual pursuit final, beating her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan MOF to seek US$275 billion for debt servicing for FY2022/23 – draft
Japan's Ministry of Finance is set to seek about US$275 billion in debt servicing for the fiscal year from next April, up for a fourth consecutive year on a budget-request basis, a ministry draft ... ( read original story ...)
Copenhagen has been named the world’s safest city, overtaking Tokyo for the top spot.
The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked 60 global cities on how safe they are. New York City came in 11th overall. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Japan to expand state of emergency; Biden review of Covid origins reportedly ‘inconclusive’
Japan to expand state of emergency to eight more prefectures as surging cases overwhelm hospitals; assessment Biden ordered reportedly inconclusive about whether Covid jumped from animals or leaked fr ... ( read original story ...)
Paralympic Games: Australia’s Paige Greco wins first gold at Tokyo 2020 as Japan battles Covid increase
Australian cyclist Paige Greco won the first gold of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics in Japan on Wednesday with the Games, delayed by a year due to the pandemic, finally underway as new coronavirus cases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to further expand virus emergency areas as cases surge
Japan was set to expand its coronavirus state of emergency for a second week in a row Wednesday, adding several more prefectures as a surge in infections fueled by the delta variant strains the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan MOF to seek $275 billion for debt servicing for FY2022/23
Japan's Ministry of Finance is set to seek about $275 billion in debt servicing for the fiscal year from next April, up for a fourth consecutive year on a budget-request basis, a ministry draft ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM, ruling party executive hold talks on party leadership race
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday held talks with a powerful ruling party executive on an upcoming party leadership vote which will determine who leads the Liberal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Paddler Sonalben loses against Qian Li in Group D opener
Indian paddler Sonalben Manubhai Patel suffered a close defeat against China's Qian Li by 3-2 in her opening match of Group D in women's singles - class 3 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: coronavirus casts shadow over spectacular opening ceremony for beleaguered Games
Paralympics begin in front of a spectacular but spectatorless National Stadium in Tokyo as a record 4,403 athletes from 162 teams descend on Tokyo, undergoing its worst Covid-19 surge yet. ( read original story ...)