Naomi Osaka's spontaneous Washington DC cookout was a success. With help from the tournament, Osaka connected the win the fans in the one-hour hangout. Here's a glimpse of how it came to life, the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Refuses to Undermine Elena Rybakina Ahead of National Bank Open Clash
Naomi Osaka has been on a roll at the National Bank Open. She has racked up three victories in the tournament and has yet to drop a set. But her biggest test of the event so far will come in the next ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka admits doing something unusual to calm herself against Leylah Fernandez
The Japanese tennis player needed one hour and 22 minutes to complete the victory and reach the quarter-finals in Toronto. ( read original story ...)
Novak Djokovic reaches quarters with record 106th Wimbledon win
Novak Djokovic won his 106th career singles match at Wimbledon on Sunday, breaking a tie with Roger Federer for the most by any man in tournament history and vaulting him into the quarterfinals. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood rises as semiconductor boom lifts manufacturers: Reuters poll
TOKYO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Japanese business confidence improved in August as manufacturers benefited from robust semiconductor demand while non-manufacturers were supported by strong domestic ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Japan Business Federation head Hiroshi Okuda dies at 93: source
Former Japan Business Federation head Hiroshi Okuda, who also served as president and chairman of Toyota Motor Corp., has died, accor ... ( read original story ...)
China detains Japanese businesspeople amid export crackdown
Aug. 11 (Asia Today) --Chinese authorities have detained several Japanese business people as Beijing intensifies export controls on rare earths and dual-use goods bound for Japan, prompting Tokyo to ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s media and crypto firm just posted a $238 million quarterly loss—here’s where those losses came from
The decline in Bitcoin’s price and merger-related legal costs hurt results, prompting a push into new businesses.
Tropical storm hits Tokyo area, leaving thousands without power before moving west
Tropical storm Chan-hom moved westward Wednesday after making landfall in the greater Tokyo region the night before, knocking down trees and leaving thousands of homes without power. Five people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan warns US government to stop using Nintendo and Pokemon in memes
The US government’s use of some of Japan’s biggest gaming and anime franchises has the Japanese government worried. ( read original story ...)
MoneyGram brings cash-to-crypto service to Solana
MoneyGram brings its cash-to-crypto service to Solana, letting users move between digital assets and physical cash across its global network.
Bank of Japan governor Ueda signals September rate hike
There are growing expectations that Japan will proceed with another interest rate hike in September, following its move in June. Recently, the Japanese government has suggested that the U.S.’s joint ...
Tokyo Wants You In An EV So Badly A $30,150 Toyota Can Cost Just $13,820
Tokyo’s metropolitan government wants more residents behind the wheel of electric cars, and it’s rolling out fresh purchase subsidies worth as much as 1.3 million yen ($8,160) per vehicle to make it ... ( read original story ...)
Strong wind and heavy rain forecast as tropical storm approaches Japan
The season’s 15th storm is expected to make landfall in Ibaraki and Fukushima prefectures as it heads toward the Sea of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Jumping around Congress: Democrats brace for Wall Street regulators’ coming crypto plans
Democrats’ clash with President Donald Trump’s top Wall Street regulators will offer a glimpse of the challenge they could face if Republicans lose control of Congress in November.
Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls
The firm says it will refocus on its social media mission, which includes a controversial service that sells faster access to Trump's market-moving posts.