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Hilton to Open Hotel in Yokohama
Hilton today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Ken Corporation Ltd. to launch Hilton Yokohama in autumn 2023. The hotel will be situated in Minato Mirai 21, a seaside urban area in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she’s in ‘shock’ over the apparent disappearance of a Chinese tennis star who accused a top official of sexual assault
Peng Shuai has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against China's former vice-premier, Zhang Gaoli. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reacts to Peng Shuai’s sexual abuse allegation: I’m in shock of the current situation
Peng Shuai's whereabouts remain unknown after she made sexual abuse allegations against former Chinese vice premier Zhang Gaoli earlier this month even though the WTA chief said the tennis star is ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka expresses ‘shock’ over missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai
Japan’s world No 1 joins other athletes in voicing concern for Peng, who has not been seen since accusing ex-vice-premier of sexual assault ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 27 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 27 new coronavirus cases in the capital on Wednesday. The number of new daily infections has been below 50 for the 32nd straight day. It increased by two ... ( read original story ...)
Stage set for repeat of Tokyo 2020 Paralympics finals
Two months after the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the stage is set for a repeat of individual finals at the ongoing 7th Fazza Dubai 2021 World Boccia Asia-Oceania ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close lower over weaker yen
Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday following the yen's weakness against the U.S. dollar with the market sentiment weighed down as investors locked in gains amid concerns over increasing material ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-backed Fortress pays $3.5bn for Japan golf company
The SoftBank-backed investment group Fortress has laid a $3.5bn bet on the role of golf and hotels in Japan’s post-Covid recovery after sealing a deal that the world’s biggest private equity firms ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka expresses her ‘shock’ at the disappearance of ex-Wimbledon doubles champion Peng Shuai after she alleged she was sexually assaulted by a senior Chinese politician
Former Wimbledon doubles champion Peng has not been heard from directly since she made sexual assault allegations against a top Chinese official last week. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US Set Framework for Talks on Trade, Broader Ties
U.S. Trade Representative Katharine Tai and Japan's trade minister have agreed to work to resolve a dispute over American tariffs on steel and aluminum as part of a framework for deeper cooperation. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 27 new infections as cases remain low
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 27 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, up by two from a week earlier. Two new deaths from COVID-19 were also confirmed in the Japanese capital. The seven-day ... ( read original story ...)
Vanessa Bryant Calls Staples Center ‘House That Kobe Built’ After Crypto Renaming Reports
The Los Angeles venue is set to be renamed the Crypto.com Arena—sparking a reaction from Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's widow. ( read original story ...)
Amid crypto’s Wild West, Binance says a sheriff is needed
The cryptocurrency market gets likened to the Wild West by critics, and now a key player is asking for sheriffs to come to town. Binance, the world’s largest exchange for trading Bitcoin and other ... ( read original story ...)
ECB warns of ‘exuberance’ in housing, junk bonds and crypto
Increased “exuberance” in housing markets, junk bonds and crypto assets have created vulnerabilities that will be exposed if higher than expected inflation leads to a sharp rise in interest rates, the ... ( read original story ...)
Corporate Brand Ranking in Japan: Nikkei Research Brand Strategy Survey 2021
Nikkei Research Inc.'s Brand Strategy Survey 2021 gauges the corporate brand equity of 600 major companies in Japan. Apple Japan topped the list, followed by Google. ( read original story ...)