Digital debt financing platform Northern Arc Capital on Tuesday said it has concluded a $50 million external commercial borrowing ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka eases through US Open first round over Marie Bouzkova
Defending champion Naomi Osaka got her US Open campaign up and running smoothly with a straight-sets win over Marie Bouzkova. The third seed allayed any fears about a lack of matches during what has ... ( read original story ...)
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Follow horse racing with Alex Hammond on Sky Sports - get live racing results, racecards, news, videos, photos, stats (horses & jockeys), plus daily tips. ( read original story ...)
‘I should believe more in myself’: Naomi Osaka returns with first round win at U.S. Open
After a mental health break, the defending U.S. Open champion made her return to Grand Slam action with a first round win against Marie Bouzkova. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Swimmer Reece Dunn sets world record to win third gold of Games
Reece Dunn sets a new world record to win his third gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics, as the medals continue to flow for Great Britain on day seven. ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks record military spending in 2022 to counter Chinese influence
The Japanese government on Tuesday proposed a record level of defense spending for next year -- almost $50 billion -- to counter rising influence and aggression from China in the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan ministry seeks 2.6% defense hike amid China worries
Japan’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday asked for a 2.6% increase over this year’s record budget as it seeks to further strengthen the country's military in the face of China’s growing assertiveness in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka the entertainer kicks off US Open title defense with 6-4, 6-1 win vs Bouzková
Naomi Osaka came to Flushing Meadows to entertain and did not disappoint on Monday, overcoming a slow start to beat Czech Marie Bouzková (6-4, 6-1) and get her US Open title defense under way in front ... ( read original story ...)
‘Perfectionist’ Osaka keen to change mindset at US Open and beyond
Defending U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka said on Monday she had put undue pressure on herself by constantly striving for perfection and that going forward she wanted to stop picking holes in her own ... ( read original story ...)
Colt Data Centre Services announce 45MW Osaka Keihanna data center
Colt Data Centre Services has broken ground on a new data center outside Osaka, Japan. The 42,000 sqm (452,000 sq ft), 45MW facility will be located in Keihanna Science City, in the Kansai area ... ( read original story ...)
US military in Japan reports 75 new coronavirus cases as Tokyo’s count continues to decline
Meanwhile, Japan’s capital city recorded a ninth consecutive day ... The exception letters are to be used only when conducting official business on base, Thrift wrote. On Okinawa, where the bulk of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka opens up after victorious return to Grand Slam tennis at U.S. Open
"Hearing a little kid telling me that I'm their favorite player or I'm a role model, instinctively the first thought in my mind is, like, 'Why?'" Osaka explained as Monday turned to Tuesday after a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: GB’s Dunn wins swimming gold with world record – live!
The Games continue with a stack of medals on offer across 12 sports. Join our team of writers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Toh Wei Soong smashes his 50m freestyle national record
Singapore swimmer Toh Wei Soong broke his national record as he finished seventh in the men's 50m freestyle (S7) final at the Tokyo Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Defence Ministry seeks increased military spending to counter China
The request made today must be approved by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and would mark a new record figure. Most of the budget will be allocated to the development of the latest generation of weapons ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asakawa re-elected as ADB chief, vows to help pandemic recovery
Asakawa, who served as Japan’s vice finance minister for international affairs until July 2019, will begin his new term — which runs for five years — on Nov. 24, the Manila-based institution said. ( read original story ...)