World number one Aryna Sabalenka comes from a set and a break down to beat Japan's Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open. ( read original story ...)
The wild journey of Kansei Matsuzawa: From YouTube tutorials in Tokyo to getting signed by the Las Vegas Raiders
A self-taught kicker from Japan turned an unlikely dream into reality, earning a shot with the Raiders after a meteoric rise. ( read original story ...)
Prediction markets prepare to invade one of crypto’s biggest and riskiest trades
There’s a landgrab underway in the U.S. for perpetual futures, one of the biggest and riskiest parts of crypto — and prediction markets want a piece of it.
Trump Defends Crypto Legislation At Private Event
According to media reports, U.S. President Donald Trump defended cryptocurrency legislation that is currently working its way through Congress at a private event. Trump made the comments at a ...
Powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan days after tremors sparked tsunami and megaquake fears
A MASSIVE 6.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken Japan just one week after a huge tremor sparked a tsunami and megaquake warning. The quake rocked Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, ( read original story ...)
Old videos falsely linked to 7.7-magnitude tremor that rattled northern Japan
After a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on April 20, a wave of videos purportedly showing the impact of the tremor was falsely shared on social media. The clips in ( read original story ...)
Shopping for new tires? Take a look at the Yokohama GEOLANDAR H/T4
By Leon Brittain, Yokohama has quietly dropped one of the more compelling all-season highway tires in the light truck and SUV segment, the GEOLANDAR H/T4, and it arrives in a commanding 62-size lineup ... ( read original story ...)
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Naomi Osaka at Mutua Madrid Open in just third meeting between both players
Despite their excellent runs in the women’s rankings over the years, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka haven’t met much on the tennis court. Since both players have been active, they’ve played just two ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan jails ex-Tokyo Electron engineer for stealing TSMC secrets
The case is the first in Taiwan to use national security legislation to prosecute theft of critical chip technology ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘MicroStrategy’ Metaplanet Issues $50M Bonds To Buy More Bitcoin
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet, also known as Japan's 'MicroStrategy' has issued a $50 million bond offering to buy more Bitcoin.
Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires
By Selena Li and Sumeet Chatterjee HONG KONG, April 27 (Reuters) - Citigroup will further bolster its Japan and China investment banking teams by adding selective senior bankers while aiming to win ...
Citi expanding investment banking in Japan and China – report
Citigroup (C) is adding senior bankers to its Japan and China investment banking teams to bring in more cross-border M&A deals, according to a media report on Monday. The push comes as the bank ...
Work starts on casino-based integrated resort in Osaka Bay
OSAKA—Construction of Japan’s first integrated resort (IR) facility featuring a casino, an international convention center and hotels started on Yumeshima, a man-made island in Osaka Bay, on April 24. ( read original story ...)
Evonik, Higuchi open Yokohama lab to expand oral drug delivery work
German specialty chemicals group Evonik (XETRA: EVK) has partnered with Japan’s Higuchi to launch a joint laboratory in Yokohama, aiming to broaden access to its Eudragit polymer platform and ... ( read original story ...)
Alyssa Solomon caps Japan SV.League debut with silver for Osaka
ALYSSA Solomon wrapped up her debut season in the Japan SV.League with a silver medal, as Osaka Marvelous fell short in the finals against Saga Hisamitsu Springs. ( read original story ...)
Osaka street eats worth the trip
Osaka’s street food scene is a feast for the senses, blending tradition, creativity, and community spirit. From sizzling takoyaki in Dotonbori to fresh sashimi at Kuromon Market, every bite tells a ... ( read original story ...)