The Philippine and Japanese governments have signed on Tuesday an additional JPY253-billion (PHP115.6 billion) loan that will finance the first phase of the Metro Manila Subway project.The ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama taps ‘rubber-resin polymer alloy’ for lightweight hose
The Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) has developed a material that it claims significantly reduces the weight of automotive air-conditioning hoses. In a 27 July statement, Yokohama said it had employed its ... ( read original story ...)
Canada Downs Mexico in Bronze Medal Softball Game to Claim Nation’s First Medal in the Event
The weather conditions at Yokohama Baseball Stadium weren't ideal for a softball game during the bronze medal match, but there was no raining on Canada's parade after a 3-2 victory over Mexico to win ... ( read original story ...)
‘Severe’ Covid-19 cases surge in Tokyo during Olympics
"We are working to secure hospital beds," Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike said. “I am concerned about the gradual increase in the number of severe cases.” ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo hits record 2,848 virus cases days after Games begin
Tokyo reported its highest daily number of new coronavirus infections Tuesday, days after the Olympics began. The Japanese capital reported 2,848 new COVID-19 cases, exceeding the earlier record of 2, ... ( read original story ...)
Live Updates: Naomi Osaka leaves Tokyo 2020 without a medal as USA gets gold in swimming and shooting
Day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is underway as Team USA takes gold after strong performances in the swimming and shooting events. Follow Newsweek's liveblog for all the latest. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics live updates: An American first in synchronized diving, U.S. women’s basketball team wins opener
In stunning finish, USA gets gold from Lydia Jacoby, bronze from Lilly King in women's 100 breaststroke; Simone Biles back in action in women's gymnastics. ( read original story ...)
Disbelief, support in Japan after Naomi Osaka’s elimination
Masaka" — or, in English, “No way.” That's how an incredulous Japan reacted Tuesday to the unexpectedly early loss of Naomi Osaka at the Tokyo Olympics, erasing her chances for gold. And people ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports high of 2,848 new COVID-19 cases, exceeding its record from January as Olympics are underway
They travel to the forgotten around the capital’s outlying neighborhoods, taking care of desperate people who can’t find a place in Thailand’s overburdened health care system or who are living in the ... ( read original story ...)
Banks put through commercial property ringer in stress tests
AIB and Bank of Ireland – their commercial property portfolios are a fraction of boom-time levels. Like the Tokyo Olympics, European Banking Authority (EBA) stress tests were delayed by a year in 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate yet deep 5.1 quake hits near Ise, Ise-shi, Mie, Japan
Just 13 minutes ago, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Ise, Ise-shi, Mie, Japan. The tremor was recorded early afternoon on Tuesday 27 July 2021 at 2:37 pm local time, at a g ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes below 28,000 level for second day despite Wall Street boost
Japanese equities rose on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors cheered upbeat corporate earnings, but the benchmark Nikkei 225 failed to close above the 28,000 key ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka out of the Olympics after third-round loss to Marketa Vondrousova
There will be no gold medal for the face of the Tokyo Olympics after Naomi Osaka was beaten by Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of the women’s singles. The 23-year-old had hoped to play a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka upset by Marketa Vondrousova in third-round Olympics women’s tennis match
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam winner, fell in straight sets during an Olympic third-round match vs. Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka felt pressure was ‘a bit much’ after crashing out of home Olympics
Naomi Osaka admitted she struggled to handle the pressure of carrying a nation’s hopes in her home Olympics after losing in the third round of the women’s singles to Marketa Vondrousova in Tokyo. The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Out Of Tokyo Olympics After Shocking 3rd Round Loss
Naomi Osaka, one of the biggest stars of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, made a surprise early exit, losing to Markéta Vondroušová in the third round. “This is a very big story,” stunned Mary Carillo said ... ( read original story ...)