Bank of Japan interest rate holds at 1% on July 31 as the quarterly Outlook Report upgrades Japan's GDP forecast to 0.8% for fiscal 2026—but economists are watching Ueda's press conference language ...
‘I Don’t Know Much’ – Naomi Osaka Makes Feelings Known on Alexandra Eala, Leylah Fernandez at DC Open
Naomi Osaka is set to compete against a formidable field, including Alexandra Eala and defending champion Leylah Fernandez, in pursuit of the coveted Mubadala DC Open trophy. Despite the competition, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s bold fashion serves as court armor
Naomi Osaka (29, Japan), a tennis star who holds the record for the most Grand Slam titles (4 wins) among Asian players, appeared at the prestigious Wimbledon tournament earlier this month wearing a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Fashion enthusiasts know me better than tennis fans
The Japanese tennis player is aware that it is crucial to forget bad moments as soon as possible and focus only on positive things. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival unveiled for weeklong extravaganza
The annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido's largest city kicked off an elaborate weeklong affair Tuesday, featuring a multitude of ice and snow sculptures, attractions and food for festivalgoers at ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo lets AI play matchmaker, and hundreds of couples have already tied the knot
Tokyo's AI-powered dating app has produced 265 marriages since 2024, as the city tries an unusual government-led fix for Japan's worsening birth rate crisis. ( read original story ...)
Japan rocked by major earthquake; buildings collapsed, people trapped
The earthquake caused dozens of injuries, according to Japanese media. At a shopping mall, people were trapped after an explosion. ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Earthquake in Japan caused buildings to collapse as multiple people feared dead
Multiple people are trapped in a collapsed mall after a strong earthquake struck southern Japan, according to fire officials. With a magnitude of 7.1 and depth of 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Morgan Stanley rolls out new crypto funds that reward you for holding
The new ether and SOL trusts join the bank's bitcoin product, and both plan to stake part of their holdings for rewards.
Lawmakers renew push to axe a lucrative tax loophole for crypto investors
Crypto investors have largely been exempt from the "wash sale" rules that apply to stocks and other traditional assets. Congress is trying to clamp down.
World’s most profitable airline now accepts crypto payments for flights
The world's most profitable airline — has switched on Crypto.com Pay, letting eligible UAE residents book flights from their crypto wallets.
Live updates: Multiple people trapped in a mall after earthquake strikes Japan
Multiple people are trapped in a collapsed mall after a strong earthquake struck southern Japan, according to fire officials. With a magnitude of 7.1 and depth of 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto News Today (July 28): BTC Heading Toward $60K? NFL Calls for Stricter Regulation of Prediction Markets, and Securitize Wins SEC Adviser Status
Bitcoin has dropped nearly -3% overnight, losing $65,000 and looking likely to retest $60,000 ahead of today’s FOMC meeting. Liquidations have picked up as a result, with over $600M in positions blown ...
AI memory, chip stocks fall after Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei slump
AI and memory chip stocks fell premarket as Japan and Korean markets tumbled amid China competition and AI infrastructure financing fears.
Around the Washington grounds: Osaka unites DC fans as Venus, Shnaider prevail
Around the grounds at the Washington DC Open, former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka united spectators with a spontaneous cookout and meet-and-greet, while last-minute pairing Venus Williams and Diana ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Multiple people trapped in a mall after earthquake strikes southern Japan
Multiple people are trapped in a mall hours after a strong earthquake struck southern Japan, according to fire officials. With a magnitude of 7.1 and depth of 10 kil ... ( read original story ...)