TOKYO -- Japan's top banks are rethinking their expansion of lending for power, transportation and other infrastructure projects as stricter international banking regulations loom. As European ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka retains top place in WTA rankings
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Five nations emerge with victories as IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 conclude | iaaf.org
and Trinidad & Tobago ends US reign in the men’s 4x400m More bad news for the US followed in the men’s 4x400m ... one they never relinquished as darkness finally descended on the cool Yokohama evening ... ( read original story ...)
US dominates on night of dramatic event debuts at IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 | iaaf.org
The United States kicked off the IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 with a bang on Saturday (11), producing convincing victories in the competition’s two newest events. Competing before an appreciative ... ( read original story ...)
World’s fastest bullet train starts test runs in Japan
The world's fastest bullet train, which at its peak can top out at speeds of up to 400 km/h, has conducted its first test runs in Japan. On Friday, East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) unveiled their next ... ( read original story ...)
Who Shares The Fruits Of Naomi Osaka’s Success?
The primary issue is determining what coaches are owed now that Naomi Osaka has so wildly succeeded. Young athletes need talent and drive, but they also often need a substantial financial investment ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs applies for Tokyo banking licence
Goldman Sachs is applying for a banking licence in Tokyo as it prepares to launch a global cash management business later this year, several people familiar with the situation told the Financial Times ... ( read original story ...)
It’s all about the location at Osaka’s newest Best Western Plus
Osaka is a key market for business travel and an enticing destination for leisure visitors. This smart and stylish property will serve all guests with a range of international facilities and Best ... ( read original story ...)
DealBook Briefing: Uber Bombed. Now What?
What now? Administration officials say talks will continue, with Mr. Kudlow adding that that could possibly include a meeting next month between Mr. Trump and President Xi Jinping of China at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display says bailout from Chinese group could be delayed
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Display Inc said on Monday that a planned investment of up to 80 billion yen ($729.33 million) from a Chinese-Taiwanese group will be delayed as the investor group wants to ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese group to delay bailout funding for Apple supplier Japan Display
But the group has informed the company that they will make such decisions “after re-examining the prospects for Japan Display’s business performance”, the company said on Monday, adding ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. agriculture secretary urges Japan to reach trade deal
TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue urged Japan on Monday to move swiftly to clinch a trade deal with Washington on farm products and other goods, in a way that would treat ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Guide: Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is located in the eastern part of the city inside ... However, in the oppressive Japan summer heat, the walk to the castle tower could be brutal. The good news is are electric cars ... ( read original story ...)
Canada puts Tokyo 2020 Olympics women’s rugby berth on hold after loss to U.S.
LANGFORD, B.C. -- Canada's bid to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is on hold after a fifth-place finish at the HSBC Canada Sevens Series at Westhills Stadium. With the top four teams in the season ... ( read original story ...)
A Canadian track and field athlete’s route to Tokyo Olympics, explained
To qualify for next year's Summer Games in Tokyo, athletes can either achieve the toughened standard or gain entry based on their world ranking within a qualifying period that has been extended in ... ( read original story ...)
Siksika runner channels Billy Mills’s Olympic upset in pursuit of Tokyo 2020
Now, ManyBears hopes to find a sponsor that could fund his training as he tries to make it to Tokyo in 2020. "There's a lot of barriers that First Nations athletes face," he said. "For elite ... ( read original story ...)