There is a fair amount of drama circling in Australia as players continue their 14-day quarantines. From Novak Djokovic's open letter to the Australian government about the strict COVID-19 measures to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka deletes video of her training during Australian Open quarantine
Like the rest of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown several wrenches into the plans of sports leagues. The Australian Open tennis tournament is no different and is running the risk of turning ... ( read original story ...)
Hospitals in Japan close to collapse as serious Covid cases soar
Experts warn fatalities could rise sharply and call for state of emergency to be extended ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Okinawa declares coronavirus emergency as cases spike
Japan's southernmost prefecture, Okinawa, declared a state of emergency on Tuesday over the COVID-19 pandemic, as the country grapples with a surge in infections six months before it is set to host ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Coronavirus “Vigilantes” Keep Quiet under Emergency
Coronavirus vigilantes, who became known in Japan last year for harassing those who refused to comply with central and local government requests to stay at home or suspend business operations, have ... ( read original story ...)
4 Reasons Why Crypto Loans Are Useful
It’s estimated that up to nearly six million people own cryptocurrency wallets. The world of cryptocurrency is booming and people all over the world are trying to get in on the action. Cryptos offer ... ( read original story ...)
Southeast Asia’s Most Valuable Startup Grab Mulls $2B US IPO: Reuters
SoftBank Group Corp (OTC: SFTBY)-backed ride-hailing firm Grab is looking to go public in the United States in 2021, Reuters reported Monday. What Happened: The Singapore-based Grab — which offers ... ( read original story ...)
Beer for dessert? Try this chocolate mint-flavoured beer from Sapporo
Now, one of Japan’s leading beer brands, Sapporo, is releasing a limited edition chocolate mint-flavoured beer, which will be available nationwide via online sale starting February 2. This chocolate ... ( read original story ...)
People at home drinking parties among Hokkaido’s 4 COVID-19 clusters
Five people drinking at home gatherings were one of the four clusters of coronavirus infections confirmed in Japan's northernmost prefectur ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby says blanket pay rises ‘unrealistic’ amid pandemic pain
Japan's biggest business lobby shrugged off on Tuesday calls for wage hikes as it braced for key spring salary negotiations with labour unions, calling blanket pay rises "unrealistic" as companies are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister vows Olympics will be proof of victory over virus
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vowed Monday to get the pandemic under control and hold the already postponed Olympics this summer with ample coronavirus protection. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher as investors pick beaten down shares after retreat
Japanese shares closed higher on Tuesday after declining for two consecutive sessions, as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks, with automakers and semiconductor-related plays leading the rebound. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes up 1.39 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed up 1.39 percent at 28,633.46 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix gained 0.56 percent at 1,855.84. TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open tennis 2021: Naomi Osaka photo triggers tennis ‘revolt’ amid claims of Australian Open divide
From bitter social media posts to workouts using mattresses as hitting partners, dozens of the world's best tennis players confined to Australian hotels for two ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Q&A: 6 months out and murmurs of cancellation
The Tokyo Olympics are to open in six months on July 23. Interestingly, Tokyo organizers have no public program planned to mark the milestone. There is too much uncertainty for ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics within Hidilyn’s reach
Barring any more postponements related to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2016 Rio Olympics weightlifting silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz will officially claim her spot to the Tokyo Games by April. ( read original story ...)