TOKYO, July 8 (Reuters) - Japan's government is considering tweaking language on monetary policy in its economic blueprint, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday. In a draft economic blueprint ...
Naomi Osaka makes encouraging statement after heartbreaking loss at Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka had an excellent run at Wimbledon this year, but the No. 14 seed's run at the All England Club came to an end on Tuesday in disappointing finish. It seemed like Osaka was on her way to ... ( read original story ...)
Karolina Muchova sends Naomi Osaka out of Wimbledon, will meet Coco Gauff in semifinal
The Czech is into the last four after a stunning performance against Osaka, who, like Muchová, enjoyed the best Wimbledon of her career. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Muchova downs Osaka to set up Gauff semi
By Clare Lovell LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - Karolina Muchova overcame four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 7-6(4) 6-4 in an absorbing contest of athleticism, shot variety and tight margins on Tuesday to set up a Wimbledon semi-final against American Coco Gauff. ( read original story ...)
China, Japan trade conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku islands
BEIJING/TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) - China and Japan reported conflicting accounts on Tuesday of a confrontation near the disputed Senkaku Islands involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin, XRP gain ground in Japan as weak yen fuels corporate treasury diversification
Japanese crypto exchange SBI VC Trade says registered accounts surpassed 2 million, underscoring rising domestic demand for digital assets. Companies are increasingly turning to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ...
Wimbledon 2026: Naomi Osaka falls in straight sets to Karolina Muchova in quarterfinals
Muchova — winning consecutive games during the set. With things tied 6-6 after 12 games, the first set went to a tiebreak. Osaka fell behind early in the tiebreak and couldn't recover. Osaka did take a medical timeout early in the set to get her ankle taped. ( read original story ...)
Fashion forward: Osaka targets Wimbledon glory
Naomi Osaka is ready to focus on Wimbledon glory rather than her eye-catching outfits as the Japanese star targets her first title at the All England Club. Osaka has linked up with several haute couture designers as well as Nike to create her Wimbledon outfits. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s Bond Market Could Kill the Easy-Money Rally in Stocks and Bitcoin
The Japan bond market stress and record yen shorts threaten the cheap money rally powering stocks and Bitcoin.
Bitcoin, XRP draw Japanese firms as weak yen drives treasury diversification
SBI VC Trade says corporate demand for crypto is rising as a weak yen pushes firms to diversify reserves, part of a run that took its registered accounts past 2 million.
Bitcoin rebounds after Trump says he’s become ‘a big crypto guy’
Earlier, bitcoin fell toward $60,000 after Strategy disclosed the sale of more of its holdings of the token.
BVI is winning institutional crypto, says Prime Broker LTP
On Richard Branson's Necker Island, at an event called Fintech on the Seas, the conversation turned to where institutional crypto money is being built and regulated. LTP, a prime ...
Naomi Osaka leaves Wimbledon stars divided over bold outfits — ‘Mary Poppins’
Naomi Osaka has divided opinion at Wimbledon with her bold fashion choices, including a jellyfish outfit and a 'Kill Bill' inspired kimono. After beating Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round, she moved ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff Reach First Career Wimbledon Quarterfinals
Both Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff made history at The Championships, Wimbledon by reaching their first career Wimbledon quarterfinals. Osaka upset world No. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2026: How to watch the Naomi Osaka vs. Karolína Muchová match at The Championships today, start time, TV schedule, and more
Naomi Osaka pulled off a major upset on Sunday when she eliminated No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round at Wimbledon. Osaka, ranked No. 14, will now face No. 10 Karolína Muchová in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ban on jet fuel exports to Russia includes indirect shipments
TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) - Japan's ban on jet fuel exports to Russia includes shipments via third countries or transferred at sea, Japanese Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday. Reuters ... ( read original story ...)