Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol say they have agreed to ramp up three-way ties with the United States ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM, S. Korea’s president-elect agree to improve ties
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea's president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol talked on the phone Friday, agreeing to cooperate toward improving their countries' ties, signaling a thaw in their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, S.Korea leaders agree to boost ties with U.S. to tackle N.Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said they had agreed on Friday to ramp up three-way ties with the United States in responding to North Korea's ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama showcases two new tires at TMC
Yokohama debuted two new tires at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings, a 720R 19.5” for last-mile delivery applications, and a 121T ... ( read original story ...)
Indian Wells Tennis 2022: Naomi Osaka’s 3-Set Win Highlights Thursday’s Results
Naomi Osaka's three-set comeback win over Sloane Stephens highlighted round-of-128 action at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, on ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka blows Stephens away on windy day at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka battled windy conditions and an in-form Sloane Stephens to earn a 3-6 6-1 6-2 first round victory at Indian Wells on Thursday. In a showdown of former U.S. Open champions, Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka beats Stephens in return to Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka of Japan made a winning return to the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday, rallying to beat American Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a first-round meeting of former major champions. ( read original story ...)
Japan considers offering fourth COVID vaccine shot – Yomiuri
Japan is considering offering a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot later this year, a newspaper reported on Friday, while a government spokesman said a decision would be made based on the severity of the ... ( read original story ...)
Stripe is supporting crypto, again
Payment giant Stripe is back in the cryptocurrency business with the launch of a suite of products to support crypto payments on its platform. "Stripe now supports crypto businesses: exchanges, ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s War Test Leaves Future of Money Debate Wide Open
The sector’s performance since Russia’s invasion has showcased digital assets’ uses and limitations, while reinforcing crypto’s divergent narratives. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Scams Growing Says Key Bank Regulator
He pointed out crypto theft hit $3.2 billion in 2021, a 516 percent increase over 2020 with the biggest threat coming from so-called rug pulls, where legitimate-looking crypto projects were used to ... ( read original story ...)
Coupang Lost Nearly Half Its Value in Year Since Its Mega IPO
South Korea’s e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. lost nearly half of its value since it’s mega listing in the U.S. one year ago, an anniversary heralding little cheer for holders including Softbank Group ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei dives back towards 16-month low as Ukraine worries weigh
TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock index retreated towards a 16-month low on Friday, as risk sentiment soured after talks between Ukraine and Russia's foreign ministers made little ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan in dilemma as Ukraine crisis raises specter of price hikes
Painful price hikes are in the offing in Japan, with consumers paying more for everything from gasoline and electricity to rice balls ... ( read original story ...)
Japan not considering new stimulus package, says Finance Minister Suzuki
Japan's government is not considering compiling a fresh economic stimulus package as it focuses on passing the fiscal 2022 budget through parliament, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka blows Stephens away on windy day at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka battled windy conditions and an in-form Sloane Stephens to earn a 3-6 6-1 6-2 first round victory at Indian Wells on Thursday. ( read original story ...)