Global shares were trading mixed Friday as a resurgence of Russian attacks dashed hopes for any quick end to the war in Ukraine. France's CAC 40 added nearly 0.2% in early trading to 6,670.87, while ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.56%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Mining, Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic and Fishery sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.56%. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reaches first tennis final since 2021
Naomi Osaka reached the Miami Open final after beating Belinda Bencic in a comeback win on Thursday. The four-time grand slam champion will now play incoming world No. 1 Iga Swiatek for the title in ... ( read original story ...)
7,982 new COVID infections recorded in Tokyo on April 1
Japan's capital registered 7,982 coronavirus infections on April 1, after reporting 8,226 cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Govern ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood worsens for first time in 7 quarters
The Bank of Japan's latest Tankan survey shows business sentiment among both major manufacturers and non-manufacturers worsened for the first time in seven quarters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Matsuri Raises $16 Million for Short-Term Rentals: Travel Startup Funding This Week
Matsuri Technologies, a Nagasaki startup, raised about $16 million to offer short-term rental stays. Plus, other travel startup funding news. ( read original story ...)
Crypto vs gold: the search for an investment bolt hole
The market in the yellow metal may be a bubble, but at least it’s a 6,000-year-old one. Meanwhile, bitcoin looks like a short-term fad ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Announces Candidates for Board of Directors at Upcoming Shareholders Meeting
Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that its Board of Directors will propose two new candidates for independent external directors at the 146th Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders on June 29, ... ( read original story ...)
Overjoyed Osaka books Miami Open final date with Swiatek
Naomi Osaka was overcome with emotion after earning her way through to the Miami Open final, where she will meet the new world number one. ( read original story ...)
Miami Open: Osaka reaches final, Medvedev fails to dethrone Djokovic
Japan's Naomi Osaka advanced to the WTA Miami Open final by rallying to defeat Olympic champion Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday. Bencic had won three of her four prior matches ... ( read original story ...)
Unseeded Naomi Osaka defeats Belinda Bencic to advance to Miami Open final
Naomi Osaka’s eyes welled with tears when her match ended, an all-too-familiar scene for her in recent years. These were of the happy variety. For the former world No. 1, that’s major progress. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks extend loss to 3 days on concerns over Chinese economy
Tokyo stocks ended lower Friday, the first day of the new fiscal year and the final day before the bourse reshuffle, extending its losing streak to three days on worries over the Chinese economy as ... ( read original story ...)
Live Updates | Japan FM to Assess Refugee Needs in Poland
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says he is heading to Poland later Friday to assess the need for the war-displaced Ukrainians in that country and assist those who seek refuge in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Swiatek sets up Miami Open final against Osaka
Second seed Iga Swiatek will face Naomi Osaka for the Miami Open title after the Pole defeated American Jessica Pegula in Thursday’s semi-finals. After Japan’s Osaka battled past Belinda Bencic 4-6 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘Grateful’ For Opportunity to Compete in Miami Open Final
Naomi Osaka was in tears of joy after she earned a spot in the Miami Open Final after winning a 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 semifinal match against Belinda Bencic on Thursday. It was first of many things for Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares slip as Japan ‘tankan’ shows weaker outlook
Asian shares have mostly fallen as a resurgence of Russian attacks dashed hopes for any quick end to the war in Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)