Get ready for an exciting summer in Osaka this July with these fantastic events, festivals, art exhibitions and markets ... ( read original story ...)
GIC’s Tokyo Property Said to Draw $1.4 Billion Bid by Kenedix
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte. has given Japanese developer Kenedix Inc. first negotiation rights to purchase office space in central Tokyo, people familiar with the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Kioxia Signs Partnership Agreement for the 20th Asian Games and 5th Asian Para Games
Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, is pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and Asian Para Games Organizing Committee to ... ( read original story ...)
China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutes
China blacklisted four of Japan's government defense research institutes and placed dozens more Japanese firms under tightened export restrictions Monday. ( read original story ...)
Once source of soccer inspiration, Brazil stands in way of an ascendant Japan
Brazil is a five-time World Cup champion powerhouse, but Japan is catching up thanks in part to Brazil's soccer influence. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Slump Fails to Stop CZ as Binance Founder Overtakes Bill Gates With $108 Billion Fortune
CZ Zhao's fortune climbs above Bill Gates as Forbes values his Binance stake at over $100B, despite a difficult period for the wider crypto market.
Neymar injury update: Will Brazil star play in World Cup round of 32 vs Japan?
HOUSTON — Brazil star Neymar Jr. is expected to be available for Monday's World Cup round of 32 game against Japan, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said. Neymar was sidelined from Brazil's first two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to buck its history of World Cup knockout stage heartbreak in round of 16 vs. Brazil
Japan beat Brazil for the first time last fall, but doing so on the World Cup stage will present a different challenge for a nation that's seen plenty of heartache over the years. ( read original story ...)
Brazil strike confident tone ahead of Japan World Cup clash
A bullish Marquinhos warned Brazil were improving all the time ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash with a dangerous Japan side on Monday. Brazil, chasing a record-extending sixth World Cup crown, ... ( read original story ...)
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti refuses to engage in Japan ‘mind games’ at World Cup
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to engage in 'mind games' ahead of the round of 32 clash with Japan on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Brazil vs. Japan in 2026 World Cup: Game time, players to watch and what to know
Brazil's stars will face Japan's pressing system in a round of 32 game in Houston in what could be best match of the opening knockout round. ( read original story ...)
Can Japan spring a surprise against Brazil?
With an impressive collective momentum and a string of statement wins against teams in the FIFA top 10, Japan look capable of knocking out Brazil, whom they already beat in October. A win this ( read original story ...)
South Korea and Japan strengthen defence partnership amid regional tensionsPublished on: June 28, 2026 4:52 PM
Pakistan, June 28 -- South Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula while agreeing to strengthen defence cooperation during high-level talks in Seoul. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka retires in Bad Homburg final, Karolina Muchova claims third WTA title
In just 49 minutes, Naomi Osaka was forced to retire due to a foot injury, handing Karolina Muchova the Bad Homburg title and her third career WTA trophy. Karolina Muchova won the tournament in Bad Homburg after Naomi Osaka retired in the final. ( read original story ...)
SBI’s $289 million Bitbank deal is symptomatic of Japan’s crypto consolidation: Architect Partners
The investment bank said the purchase of Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank is a bet on regulated scale as sweeping reforms reshape the country's digital asset market.
Alas Men, Women pools to Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games named
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has identified on Friday the members of the men’s and women’s volleyball pools—head coaches and athletes—for the ... ( read original story ...)