Tokyo stocks were higher Monday morning on hopes for cease-fire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, while investors scooped up battered shares following the benchmark Nikkei's plunge late last ... ( read original story ...)
Exterminators IPO opens today
Exterminators Limited, Sri Lanka’s pest management and environmental enhancement technology company’s IPO will open today (14). The company will create history by becoming the first pest control ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka brought to tears by heckler during match in California
Tennis star Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler during a match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif. on Saturday, ESPN reported. During her second-round match against Veronika ... ( read original story ...)
Column: Naomi Osaka deserves compassion, not ridicule, but many sports fans aren’t wired that way
The sports world lagging behind when it comes to accepting athletes who prioritize mental health over win-at-all costs mentality ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka addresses crowd after being heckled: ‘I’m trying not to cry’
Tennis player Naomi Osaka was nearly brought to tears over the weekend after a spectator heckled her from the stands at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California. Osaka, who is a four-time ... ( read original story ...)
Elliott: Disturbing trend continues as Naomi Osaka faces verbal harassment
Tennis star Naomi Osaka was brought to tears Saturday night by a heckler at Indian Wells. It's important to understand why she was so upset. ( read original story ...)
Sip on Starbucks at this secret lounge high above Tokyo
Previously, this space was filled with dining tables and lounge seating and only available to select guests, but now it’s been transformed into a green retreat that all guests can enjoy. Located on ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Japan’s tough talk on Russia is really about China
Japan has backed its condemnation of war in Ukraine with sanctions on Russian officials and oligarchs, but experts say they're not the only audience for Tokyo's outrage -- China is meant to get the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt says stable fx important, eyeing impact of yen’s fall on economy
A Japanese government spokesperson said on Monday that currency stability was important and that the government would continue to closely monitor the impact of foreign exchange moves on the economy.De ... ( read original story ...)
Used-car prices soaring in Japan
The global semiconductor shortage has been making new cars hard to come by and now it is affecting used vehicles. The limited supply has sent prices for previously-owned cars soaring in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan helps Vietnam build continuous training management system for nurses
A training course on building capacity-based continuous training management system for nurses was opened in Hanoi on March 13 as part of a joint programme between the Vietnam Nurses’ Association (VNA) ... ( read original story ...)
IRFC to raise $1.10 bn via yen-denominated offshore loan ahead of Japanese PM visit
Japanese lenders Mizuho Bank, MUFG and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) are likely to sign an agreement for the loan around Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishidas India visit this week. ( read original story ...)
Asiana to resume Incheon-Nagoya route next month
Asiana Airlines Inc. said Monday it will resume flights on the Incheon-Nagoya route next month, one year after its suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting April 1, Asiana plans to provide ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to dip as investors watch Russia-Ukraine war, Covid wave in China
Investors will continue to monitor developments around the Russia-Ukraine war and Covid wave in China, both of which threaten to further disrupt global supply chains. The U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Sliding Yen Looks Like One-Way Bet as Japan Import Costs Surge
The yen has been on a slippery slope against the dollar for the past six months due to policy divergence and surging commodity prices. Strategists say losses still have a long way to run. ( read original story ...)
Chepngetich runs 2:17:18 to win Nagoya Women’s Marathon
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich rallied to record the second-fastest ever women-only marathon at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon yesterday, clocking 2:17:18 to win the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road ... ( read original story ...)