Christine Sinclair was convinced Canadian women's soccer had the potential to stand atop an Olympic podium. She just didn't think there was enough runway left in her storied, landscape-altering career ... ( read original story ...)
Gucci’s Latest Pop-Up Is All About Japanese Architecture
And from now until August 15, the public can also join in the festivities by visiting the Gucci Bamboo House, a pop-up experience flanking Gucci’s iconic Bamboo handbags. For the exhibition, Gucci ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Largest-Ever IPO Began With a Bruising Overhaul
This week, in a remarkable turnaround, Bukalapak went public in the country’s largest-ever initial public offering. The company, an Indonesian hybrid of Amazon.com Inc. and Shopify Inc., raised $1.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Society 5.0: An Upcoming Age of Renaissance
Japan introduces Society 5.0, the vision for an advanced human-centered society that will use technology to fulfill human needs at its best. ( read original story ...)
New time, venue for women’s soccer final because of heat
The women’s Olympic soccer final between Canada and Sweden has been shifted from a scheduled morning start in Tokyo to a night-time kick off in Yokohama on Friday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to face Japan for gold medal in baseball
Baseball is an outlier sport at the Olympics, but the surroundings of the gold medal game between the United States and Japan will have a familiar feel for two players on the U.S. roster. Japan will ... ( read original story ...)
US swimmer Simone Manuel echoes tennis star Naomi Osaka on athlete interviews
Echoing Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka, US swimmer Simone Manuel is demanding an end to athlete interviews immediately following defeats. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Was Promised Glory and Riches. It Got an Olympics in a Bubble.
The Games failed to live up to their economic promise and cast a harsh light on Japan’s political culture. Some feel ‘a hunger for a new system.’ ... ( read original story ...)
Pangasinan, Japanese firm sign MoU for $1-B aquafarm project
The provincial government of Pangasinan is eyeing a $1-billion undertaking - Pangasinan Fish Farming (PFF) project - which will be established and operated ... ( read original story ...)
Labbe stars as Canada battle back to win Olympic gold
Canada beat Sweden on penalties to win Olympic gold in Yokohama . Become just the fourth nation to top the podium in this tournament . Stephanie Labbe the Canadians’ shoot-out h ... ( read original story ...)
Canada beats Sweden in shoot-out, wins gold in women’s soccer
Julia Grosso clinched Canada's first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's soccer with a sudden-death penalty kick against Sweden in the 2020 Summer Games finale Friday in Yokohama, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Simone Manuel echoes Naomi Osaka, wants media to stop interviews after ‘disappointing’ performances
Part of the Olympic experience for athletes these days are post-event interviews. Swimmer Simone Manuel has done these interviews. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s braids to Neeraj Chopra’s floppy mop: The standout hairstyles spotted at Tokyo Olympics 2021
The ongoing Tokyo Olympics 2021 is not only a showcase of great athletic prowess (like Naomi Osaka) but is also serving unforgettable style moments (also like Naomi Osaka). The Olympians are bringing ... ( read original story ...)
Luis Grijalva, a DACA recipient, needed a special permit to compete for Guatemala in Tokyo Olympics
Luis Grijalva, a Guatemalan long-distance runner, had to get a special permit from the U.S. Federal Government in order to compete in the Games. ( read original story ...)
Photos: Athletes get their footing as sport climbing takes hold at the Tokyo Olympics
Photos: Sport climbing makes its debut at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
SEC Charges Crypto Execs For Allegedly Fraudulent $30 Million Offerings In First Case Against This Booming $100 Billion Space
If a lending platform is offering securities, it falls into SEC jurisdiction," the agency's new chair warned Tuesday. ( read original story ...)