Yokohama Tire announced that Mercedes-AMG has selected Yokohama’s “ADVAN Sport V105” tires as original equipment for its new E 53 4MATIC+ (ISG installed) series, which includes sedan, station wagon, c... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Noodle company apologises for ‘white-washing’
The headlines should all have been all about Naomi Osaka's victories on the tennis courts in Melbourne, Australia. Instead, the Haitian-Japanese sports star has once again found the coverage diverted ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open young guns deliver ratings, sponsorship success
Japanese stars Osaka and Kei Nishikori have been drawing an average of ... Ratings for local broadcaster Nine, publisher of The Australian Financial Review, have been building strongly in the second w... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka reaches semis for first time
US Open champion Naomi Osaka managed to keep a lid on her simmering temper and powered to a 6-4 6-1 win over Elina Svitolina on Wednesday to book a spot in the Australian Open semi-finals for the firs... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan maintains massive stimulus as Kuroda warns of growing risks
The Bank of Japan cut its inflation forecasts on Wednesday but maintained ... trimmed its global growth forecasts and a survey showed increasing pessimism among business chiefs amid the trade tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends lower on trade worries but weak yen caps losses
Japan's Nikkei ended lower on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected December exports and concerns over U.S.-China relations added to worries about the outlook for the trade-reliant economy, though a softe... ( read original story ...)
REFILE-Nikkei wobbles on trade worries but weak yen tempers losses
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei wavered on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected December exports and concerns over U.S.-China relations added to worries about the outlook for the trade ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Lowers Inflation Forecast
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan stood pat on policy Wednesday despite downward revisions to its price outlook, suggesting the bank is in no hurry to reach its 2% inflation target. The board decided at its fir... ( read original story ...)
Serena turns ankle, wastes match points in loss to Pliskova
In the semifinals, Pliskova will face No. 4-seeded Naomi Osaka, who advanced by beating No. 6 Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-1 earlier Wednesday. Williams' surprising loss scuttled a much-anticipated ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair adds new routes to Sapporo and Punta Cana
Finnair is set to open new winter routes from Helsinki to the Japanese ski destination of Sapporo and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The new routes will both be launched for the winter 2019/202... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei wobbles on trade worries but weak yen tempers losses
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei wavered on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected December exports and concerns over U.S.-China relations added to worries about the outlook for the trade-reliant e... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps interest rates steady and cuts inflation forecast
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Wednesday and cut its price projections. This bolsters market views that the central bank is in no position to rush an exit from its massive stimulus p... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports sink 3.8 pct in Dec, hit by China slowdown
For the year, imports outpaced the rise in exports, leaving a trade deficit for the first time in three years, the Ministry of Finance reported. Japan's imports rose 1.9 per cent in December from the ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka powers past Elina Svitolina
January 22, 2019 8:40pm EST January 22, 2019 8:40pm EST Tennis, WTA, Australian Open, News, Grand Slams, English, WTA Tour, Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka US Open champion Naomi Osaka eased past Elina S... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka beats Elina Svitolina to reach semi-finals
Live scores, schedule and results Follow the Australian Open on BBC TV, radio and online Alerts: Get tennis news sent to your phone Osaka announced herself on the world stage with her hugely impressiv... ( read original story ...)
Osaka on to Aussie Open semifinals after straight sets win over Svitolina
MELBOURNE, Australia - Naomi Osaka has reached her first semifinal at the Australian Open with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Elina Svitolina. Osaka used her aggressive style and big hitting to compile a 31- ... ( read original story ...)