And after it was held and released, the Osaka and Badosa matchup instantly stuck out and became highlight of first-round action. W ... ( read original story ...)
‘Wouldn’t you want to know that list?’: Jake Tapper presses Speaker Johnson on Trump’s crypto dinner
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson defends President Trump’s glitzy dinner for top investors in his personal cryptocurrency, stating the President isn’t trying “to hide anything.”
B.League: Kiefer Ravena eyes better season in Yokohama return
Kiefer Ravena has his priorities in check for his second year with the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the 2025-26 season of the Japanese B.League. On Tuesday, the B-Corsairs announced that they will be ... ( read original story ...)
Swiatek, Alcaraz begin French Open title defences, Osaka takes on Badosa
The French Open first round continues on Monday at Roland Garros with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek beginning their title defences, while world number one Jannik Sinner opens his ... ( read original story ...)
US and Japan in talks for large-scale tech and infrastructure investments
Masayoshi Son, the billionaire behind SoftBank, is working with the Trump administration on a plan to create a massive US-Japan sovereign wealth fund that ...
Bank of Japan owns 52% of all domestic government bonds
The Bank of Japan has officially taken control of 52.0% of all Japanese government bonds, according to data from Bloomberg. That means over half of the country’s entire debt market is now held by the ...
Japan PM Ishiba aims to advance US tariff talks; eyes outcome at G7 summit
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday said Tokyo aims to advance tariff talks with the United States, with the goal of achieving an outcome during the Group of Seven summit ... ( read original story ...)
From asset to advantage: The new standard in property leasing
Owning a home at The Seasons Residences is more than a mark of distinction—it is poised to become a smart, strategic investment. Set in the heart of Bonifacio Global City, The Seasons Residences ... ( read original story ...)
Faith meets fintech: How churches are betting on AI and crypto
State of the Church Tech report said 45% of surveyed church leaders now use artificial intelligence, an 80% jump from last year.
Children’s sports participation in Japan hurt by income inequality
TOKYO -- Childhood participation in sports in Japan is becoming increasingly linked to parental income, as prices for lessons and team memberships rise.
Japan travel bookings drop amid earthquake fears sparked by manga prediction
Travel bookings to Japan from Asian markets have significantly decreased due to earthquake predictions from a manga novel, sparking concerns among travelers. Flight reservations from Taiwan, South ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama blooms with colourful roses and lush greenery
Yokohama bursts with colour as vibrant roses and lush greenery transform the city from spring to autumn, drawing visitors to celebrated spots like the Yokohama English Garden and Harbor View Park. ( read original story ...)
B.League: Kiefer Ravena puts pressure on self to do more for Yokohama
Kiefer Ravena isn’t afraid to challenge himself in his second year with the Yokohama B-Corsairs. On the last day of the Japanese B.League Final Week event at Gateway Mall on Sunday, Ravena admitted to ... ( read original story ...)
Swarming insects a nuisance at Osaka World Expo
The expo organiser has begun to spray insecticide at areas where the midges have been spotted. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan tariff negotiator Akazawa: Hope to meet with US Treasury Secretary Bessent during next talks
Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Sunday that the schedule for the next round of Japan-U.S. talks is still being arranged, and he hopes to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott ... ( read original story ...)
US says it agreed with Japan that dollar-yen reflects fundamentals
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato agreed on Wednesday that the dollar-yen exchange rate currently reflects fundamentals, the U.S. Treasury Department ...