Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka said she would donate her earnings from the tournament ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan imposes ’emergency’ measures against virus
Much of Japan kicked in its government “state of emergency” to curb COVID-19 infections Friday, as well as a less stringent “quasi-emergency,” although worries remained about their effectiveness. ( read original story ...)
The World’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Still Lacks U.S. Footing
The founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, needs investors for its U.S. unit after a recent venture capital deal fell through — a setback that cost him a C.E.O. ( read original story ...)
Most comprehensive broadcast and digital coverage plan set for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games across Canada
The performances of Canada's Paralympians will be showcased across Canada like never before this year, with record hours of TV and livestream coverage of the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games ... ( read original story ...)
Going for gold: AMI announces broadcast plans for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) unveiled its Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games coverage on AMI-tv and AMI-audio in partnership with CBC. ( read original story ...)
Japan hits 1 million coronavirus cases as infections spread beyond Tokyo
Japan reached the milestone of one million coronavirus cases on Friday, domestic media reported, as infections surged in Olympic host Tokyo to other urban areas and the country grapples with an ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Announces Crypto Exchange Business in Japan: Where Will It Go Next?
Crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) is spreading its wings overseas and an analyst sees this as an incrementally positive development for the exchange, as well as its stock. ( read original story ...)
Western and Southern Open: Osaka overcome Gauff’s test
Mason: Two days after a thoughtful exchange with a local sports columnist, Naomi Osaka delivered a more relevant statement on the court. She's back. Down a set and a break to 17-year-old Coco Gauff, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reflects on emotional press conference, losing sight of the real ‘accomplishment’
Fresh off a win at the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday, Naomi Osaka addressed her emotional press conference earlier this week that began with a question about her relationship with the media. ( read original story ...)
Covid in Tokyo: Japan in ‘midst of disaster’ ahead of the Paralympics
Japan’s top health advisers have said the country is in the midst of disaster as daily coronavirus cases soared to record levels, the infected continued to be t ... ( read original story ...)
Who led Tokyo Olympics medal count? Here’s how each country performed at the Summer Games
The United States once again dominated the medal podium at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. There are 206 countries competing in Tokyo with over 11,000 athletes representing them. While there are enough ... ( read original story ...)
Even Japan Home Centre is trolling Sec Duque, which really says something about the situation
It's pretty hard to be a political fence-sitter these days, especially when it comes to the politics of the pandemic And when the issue is as massive as the Commission on Audit flagging a Php67 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tests Exploding Rocket Engine for the First Time in Space
Japan’s space agency JAXA has announced that is has successfully demonstrated the operation of a “rotary detonation engine” in space, a world’s first. Such an engine uses a series of controlled ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns of ‘serious’ impact after S.Korean forced labour verdict
Japan warned on Thursday of "serious" ramifications if a South Korean court ruling to seize assets of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (7011.T) as compensation over colonial-era forced labour is enforced. ( read original story ...)
63-year-old Japanese gift shop saved thanks to small business fund
The Little Tokyo shop specializes in traditional Japanese dishware and cultural ... "It's a legacy business," said Tanita. When COVID hit, they shut down for three months at the beginning of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Takes Lineup to Show
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. will display a wide range of ag tires during the 2021 Farm Progress Show, which starts on Aug. 31. This includes the Alliance Agri Star II, a versatile, ... ( read original story ...)