Japan Morphs Into the Center of Worry for Global Investors

Others supported the BOJ’s move. Christopher Willcox, the head of trading and investment banking at Nomura Holdings Inc. said the increase in rates was the right decision given the country’s macro environment and changing decades of easy money policy was bound to be disruptive. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka Wants to Change Her Instagram Vibe

Naomi Osaka did not get to enjoy the Paris Olympics for long, as she lost to Angelique Kerber in the first round. However, she is already onto the Canadian Open, where she will face a tough competitor ... ( read original story ...)

Japan premier candidate Ishiba endorses BOJ’s rate hikes

A prime potential candidate for Japan's next prime minister endorsed the Bank of Japan's policy of gradually raising interest rates, saying its normalisation of monetary policy could push down prices and boost industrial competitiveness. ( read original story ...)

Call for MGM Osaka work pause during Expo 2025

The international body overseeing Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, is one of several voices calling for construction work on the MGM Osaka integrated resort (IR) with casino, to be paused during the ... ( read original story ...)