Japan’s inflation dropped for a 12th month in July, extending the longest losing streak in a decade after data revisions showed weakness during the pandemic was worse than previously reported. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka upset by Jil Teichmann in third round of Western & Southern Open
The unexpected swagger of wildcard entry Jil Teichmann shut down No. 2 Naomi Osaka 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 Thursday night at the Western & Southern Open. The upset sent Teichmann to the quarterfinals while it ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to 8-month low as Toyota drags peers, materials makers
Japan's Nikkei stock average closed at a near eight-month low on Friday, dragged down by automakers and their related sectors on growing concerns about a recovery after Toyota cut its global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho says bank’s branches having system trouble
The main banking unit of Mizuho Financial Group said on Friday its branches throughout Japan were unable to process transactions, the latest in what has been a long, high-profile series of ... ( read original story ...)
System outage blocks transactions at Japan’s Mizuho bank
Branches of the main banking unit of Mizuho Financial Group were unable to process transactions on Friday, the latest in a series of embarrassing system errors. The glitch prevented in-person ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Ministry of Finance: Cabinet approves 9.27 billion yen in coronavirus emergency budget
Japan's cabinet approved a 9.27 billion yen ($84.50 million) emergency budget to help the country's self-defense forces carry out medical aid amid the coronavirus pandemic,” said Reuters. Following ... ( read original story ...)
South Koreans Now Dislike China More Than They Dislike Japan
There is growing anti-China sentiment in South Korea, particularly among young voters. Conservative politicians are eager to turn the antipathy into a presidential election issue. ( read original story ...)
The Funk Boutique: Fashion-Forward Fitness with Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and Fitbit
Naomi Osaka is an absolute powerhouse. Just this week she won against Coco Gauff in round 16 in Cincinnati and continues to advocate for her mental health. ( read original story ...)
Paralympics: Palak Kohli on preparing for Tokyo 2020
Shubham Koul 'I transformed my disability into a super-ability' Video, 00:02:32'I transformed my disability into a super-ability' Up Next. Can the Paralympics bring lasting change? Video, 00:03:05Can ... ( read original story ...)
First COVID-19 case found in athletes’ village at Tokyo Paralympics
Organizers of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo said Thursday they have identified the first case of COVID-19 in the Olympic village, just days before the event is scheduled to begin. ( read original story ...)
Most Japan Firms Want Suga Out of Power Despite Olympics Success: Reuters Poll
A majority of Japanese firms want Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to lose office through general elections that must be held this year, frustrated with the lack of leadership in his handling of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Western & Southern Open to match Osaka’s prize money pledge for Haiti
Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka said she would donate her earnings from the tournament ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan imposes ’emergency’ measures against virus
Much of Japan kicked in its government “state of emergency” to curb COVID-19 infections Friday, as well as a less stringent “quasi-emergency,” although worries remained about their effectiveness. ( read original story ...)
The World’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Still Lacks U.S. Footing
The founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, needs investors for its U.S. unit after a recent venture capital deal fell through — a setback that cost him a C.E.O. ( read original story ...)
Most comprehensive broadcast and digital coverage plan set for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games across Canada
The performances of Canada's Paralympians will be showcased across Canada like never before this year, with record hours of TV and livestream coverage of the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games ... ( read original story ...)
Going for gold: AMI announces broadcast plans for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) unveiled its Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games coverage on AMI-tv and AMI-audio in partnership with CBC. ( read original story ...)