Serena Williams was not pleased with the way her play suddenly was slipping in the Australian Open quarterfinals. After one mistake against No. 2 seed ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka stands between Serena Williams and shot at 24th grand-slam singles title
If this Australian Open is to be the tournament at which Serena Williams finally claims a record-equalling 24th grand-slam singles title, then she will have to overcome the considerable challenge of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Start Inoculation Drive Wednesday Amid Shortage of Special Syringes
Japan will kick off its COVID-19 vaccination programme on Wednesday amid concerns that a shortage of special syringes could lead to the waste of millions of doses of Pfizer vaccine as the country ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stressed power grid faces new test with Arctic blast on way
Japan's overstretched electricity grid is likely to receive another Arctic blast in the coming days, which is already pushing up wholesale prices and may stress generators as they struggle to keep ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams tops Halep at Australian Open; Osaka next
As well as she played at the start of her Australian Open quarterfinal, Serena Williams suddenly was struggling early in the second set. After one mistake ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Serena Williams overcomes Simona Halep to set up blockbuster semifinal with Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams overcame world No. 2 Simona Halep in the Australian Open to set up a blockbuster semifinal clash with Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Organisers Says New Head Needs Deep Understanding of Gender Equality
Whoever becomes the next president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee must have a deep understanding of gender equality, organisers said on Tuesday, after former head Yoshiro Mori quit over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to start inoculation drive Wednesday with 40,000 medical workers
Japan will begin its COVID-19 inoculation drive on Wednesday, starting with 40,000 medical workers, Japan's vaccination programme chief Taro Kono said at a news conference on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo to Texas, Forbes Travel Guide’s New Five-Star Hotels For 2021
The galaxy of Five-Star hospitality added new constellations this year as Forbes Travel Guide revealed its 2021 Star Award winners. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lending Has Become a Pillar of the Cryptosphere
Crypto lending is helping to construct a new and fairer blockchain-based financial system. How? Read further to know more. ( read original story ...)
Future of International Crypto Payments Lies With Regulations
A cross-border payment in crypto can take minutes, or even seconds to clear, as opposed to several days clearance time with fiat transfers. ( read original story ...)
Crypto AM shines its Spotlight on TotemFi
TotemFi’s vision is to create a collaborative, accessible platform which tokenises the ability to predict future asset prices and events ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle to IPO Japan’s WingArc1st in $475 million listing, sources say
Carlyle Group plans to list Japan's WingArc1st Inc and is set to win approval for a $475 million listing as early as Thursday, two sources said, after the U.S. fund twice failed to float the software ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka thrashes Hsieh to reach Australian Open semifinals
NAOMI OSAKA OF JAPAN in action during her Quarterfinals Women’s singles match against Su-Wei Hsieh of Chinese Taipei. — REUTERSMELBOURNE — The brute force of Naomi Osaka crushed the artistry of Hsieh ... ( read original story ...)
Japan minister Aso declines to say whether file on document tampering scandal exists
Finance Minister Taro Aso on Feb. 15 declined to affirm or deny the existence of a "tell-all" file that a bureaucrat is said to have created ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Uncovered Fund launches $15M fund to back early-stage startups in Africa
Uncovered Fund, a VC firm targeting early-stage startups in Africa, announced today that it has launched its $15 million fund which is expected to close at the end of June this year. The Tokyo-based ... ( read original story ...)