The headline index for big manufacturers' sentiment rose to plus 5 in March from minus 10 in December, the Bank of Japan's closely-watched "tankan" survey showed, marking the third straight quarter of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hopes to learn lesson after 23-match win streak snapped
Naomi Osaka had grown so accustomed to dominating that she was not immediately sure what lessons to take after her 23-match winning streak came to an abrupt end in quarter-final action at the Miami ... ( read original story ...)
Advisory – Unauthorized health products seized from Tokyo Beauty & Health Care in Richmond, B.C., may pose serious health risks
Products: Multiple unauthorized health products (including eye drops, an eyewash and an acne gel) from Tokyo Beauty & Health Care in Richmond, B.C. Issue: Products are unauthorized and labelled to ... ( read original story ...)
SBI raises additional $1 billion loan from Japan Bank for International Cooperation
The bank said that the loan is in the form of re-finance against the funding support provided to the manufacturers, suppliers and dealers of Japanese automobiles in India ... ( read original story ...)
Maria Sakkari upsets Naomi Osaka at Miami Open, snaps 23-match winning streak
Maria Sakkari handed Naomi Osaka her first loss in nearly 14 months Wednesday at the Miami Open. Sakkari steamrolled the world's No. 2 player 6-0, 6-4 in the semifinals of the tournament in Miami ... ( read original story ...)
Compass scales back IPO valuation target to $7 billion
Eight days after Compass unveiled a hoped-for Wall Street valuation of over $10 billion, the resi brokerage has significantly scaled back its IPO ambitions ... ( read original story ...)
How to Buy Flora Growth IPO (FLGC) Stock
Flora Growth IPO specializes in high-quality cannabis products at low production costs. Learn more about the risks and rewards of Flora Growth IPO (FLGC) stock. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GPIF Faces Moment of Truth on Chinese Debt
Data from Japan’s Ministry of Finance showed Japan’s investors have been net buyers of Chinese debt for all but two months since September 2017, when purchases reached an all-time high. Japan’s recent ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s 23-match win streak ends against Sakkari in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — No. 2 Naomi Osaka's 23-match winning streak ended Wednesday when she lost to Maria Sakkari of Greece in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open, 6-0, 6-4. The defeat was Osaka’s first since ... ( read original story ...)
Miami Open: Naomi Osaka loses to Maria Sakkari in quarter-finals
Naomi Osaka's 23-match winning streak comes to an end as Greek 23rd seed Maria Sakkari produced an inspired display to reach the Miami Open semi-finals. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cherry blossoms hit earliest peak in 1,200 years due to warming temperatures
Climate change may be causing cherry blossom trees around the world to blossom much earlier than they had in the past. Health officials warn of 4th COVID-19 wave as cases increase South Carolina ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka Prefecture requests stronger anti-virus measures amid surge in cases
The governor of Japan's Osaka Prefecture on Wednesday asked the central government to apply stronger anti-virus measures to the prefecture based on a revised law as the prefecture battles a surge in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves unchanged U.S. troop hosting cost for FY 2021
Both sides agreed in February to provisionally keep Japan's share of the hosting costs at around 200 billion yen to finance around 55,000 U.S. military personnel who are stationed at bases in Japan. ( read original story ...)
NHK WORLD-JAPAN’s Dining with the Chef to be Inducted into the TASTE AWARDS 2020 Hall of Fame
“Ever since 2011, when a massive earthquake struck our country, our chefs and the passionate staff of the program have been on a mission to spread the charms of Japan’s traditional food and ... ( read original story ...)
Tadpole nerve regeneration capacity provides clue to treating spinal cord injury
Nagoya University researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in regenerating neurons of African clawed frog tadpoles, which has an unusually high capacity for nerve regeneration. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire to increase prices on tires
Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will implement a price increase on all its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires. ( read original story ...)