After a stagnant economy in the 1990s and 2000s, Japan found a semblance of stability and progress under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Mr. Abe’s resignation because of a health issue leaves many of his ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe’s resignation could deal a blow to Japan and U.S. interests alike
SHINZO ABE, who resigned Friday as Japan’s prime minister, can claim some remarkable political accomplishments. He survived in office nearly eight years — the longest term for a prime minister in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Leaves ‘Abenomics’ Project Unfinished
As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe steps down, the scorecard for his growth policy is marked by gains in driving the world’s third-largest economy, and by missed targets and unresolved challenges. ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific Shares: Nikkei Tumbles After Japan PM Abe Confirms Resignation
The major Asia Pacific stock indexes were mixed on Friday as investors continued to assess the impact of recent developments from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The price action across the board suggests ... ( read original story ...)
Property investors remain confident that recovery is only month away
Even though deal volumes in Asia Pacific contracted 32 per cent because of how the impact of COVID-19 was felt on investment markets, property investors remain confident that a recovery is only months ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto AG’s successor company Crypto International dismisses 70 employees and pivots focus after losing export license
Crypto International, which acquired the scandal-embroiled Crypto AG, has confirmed that it has laid off 70 employees as a result of an export license suspension possibly related to concerns ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka digs deep to set up final with Azarenka
Naomi Osaka beat Belgian Elise Mertens to reach the Western & Southern Open final on Friday after playing in a semi-final she had originally withdrawn from in a call for racial justice. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka puts ‘stresses’ aside to beat Mertens and set up Azarenka final
Naomi Osaka reminded us on Friday her tennis is as strong as her convictions by beating Elise Mertens 6-2, 7-6 (5) in the semi-final of the Cincinnati Open ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka into W&S final after calling for racial justice
Naomi Osaka overcame a faulty first serve and reached the finals of the Western & Southern Open on Friday following ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Returns After Protest Prompts Tournament’s Pause
Osaka won her semifinal match on Friday walking to the court with a T-shirt bearing the Black Lives Matter slogan. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka into Western and Southern Open final; Johanna Konta loses to Azarenka
Naomi Osaka reaches the Western and Southern Open final, with Johanna Konta beaten by Victoria Azarenka in the other semi-final. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka beats Elise Mertens to reach Western and Southern Open final
Naomi Osaka reached the Western and Southern Open final with a straight-set victory over Elise Mertens. The Japanese fourth seed defeated Belgium's Mertens 6-2 7-6 (7-5). The semi-final was due to ... ( read original story ...)
How To Eat Your Way Across Japan Without Leaving Home
A women-owned business, Kokoro Care Packages includes handcrafted Japanese snacks, recipes and ingredients from Kyoto and Kyushu all delivered right to your front door. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Open tennis: Williams-Keys, Gauff-Osaka possible matchups after draw
U.S. Open will lack a bit of star power because some tennis greats have opted out of the Grand Slam over COVID-19 concerns. But the tournament draw still reveals several potential elite clashes. ( read original story ...)
Who is Shinzo Abe, Japan’s departing leader, and what legacy will he leave?
His resignation comes as Japan struggles to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic and plans for next year’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Bold and Brave Hotel Debuts In The Time Of COVID-19
In the wake of that locked down debut, pent-up domestic demand for travel in the wake of COVID-19 surged onto the resort’s shores. Fourteen thousand individual guests stayed in June and more than ... ( read original story ...)