Mikuni World Stadium, Kitakyushu Date: Saturday, 5 July Kick-off: 06:00 BSTCoverage: Watch live on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer; listen live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sounds; text ... ( read original story ...)
Japan July 20 election results could impact fiscal health, ratings, Moody’s says
Japan's upcoming upper house election could have important implications for fiscal health and credit ratings if it brings large tax cuts, Moody's Ratings said. The July 20 vote is crucial for the ... ( read original story ...)
In reversal, Japan now wants rice farmers to produce more. Will it work?
For more than half a century, the Japanese government has encouraged its rice farmers to grow less of the crop so that prices of the national staple grain remained relatively high and steady. ( read original story ...)
TSMC to Delay Japan Chip Plant and Prioritize U.S. to Avoid Trump Tariffs
The Taiwanese semiconductor maker is pouring funds more quickly into U.S. expansion. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price On The Brink As Congress Introduces A New ‘Groundbreaking’ Crypto Bill
The bitcoin price, which is braced for a “big” month ahead after the White House crypto czar teased a major update, has climbed to give bitcoin a total market capitalization of more than $2 trillion, ...
CVC-Backed FineToday Is Said to Weigh Reviving Tokyo IPO Plans
FineToday Holdings Co. is considering reviving plans for an initial public offering in Tokyo, people familiar with the matter said, after the Japanese personal-care business canceled a previous ...
Solana and Fireblocks Selected by Japan’s Minna Bank for Stablecoin Use Case Study
A Japanese digital-native bank is exploring stablecoins for real-world payments and finance, signaling rising institutional interest in Solana’s infrastructure.
Explainer-What is Japan’s trade policy on rice?
U.S. President Donald Trump has complained that Japan was not buying American rice, putting pressure on Tokyo as it struggles to seal a trade deal before so-called "reciprocal" tariffs are set to kick ...
Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka loses to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the 3rd round
Naomi Osaka might be more comfortable on grass courts these days but she will once again leave Wimbledon in the third round after a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka starts strong but slips as Pavlyuchenkova turns tide
But the old rhythm ebbed away, and Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova stormed back to win 3-6 6-4 6-4.It's been more than four years since Osaka last lifted a major — the 2021 Australian Open — a ... ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2025: Naomi Osaka eliminated in third round by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
In the midst of her best Wimbledon run since 2018, Naomi Osaka came up short. Osaka was eliminated in the third round of the tournament Friday in a match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka fades, bounced from Wimbledon by Pavlyuchenkova
Naomi Osaka will once again leave Wimbledon in the third round after a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s early dominance fades against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova’s comeback
Naomi Osaka, back at Wimbledon without the trappings of a top-ranked player, looked every bit the Grand Slam great for a set on July 4. But the old rhythm ebbed away, and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka out of Wimbledon as Pavlyuchenkova battles back
Osaka was in a strong position after taking the first set, but her bid to finally make the last 16 imploded as Pavlyuchenkova mounted a comeback. ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon: GB’s Kartal faces Parry, Osaka serving to stay in match
Watch live coverage from day five of Wimbledon featuring Emma Raducanu vs Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz, Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie. ( read original story ...)
Pavlyuchenkova battles past Osaka in three sets to make Wimbledon last 16
WIMBLEDON -- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova returned to the second week of Wimbledon for the first time in nine years, overcoming Naomi Osaka 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a thrilling 2-hour, 3-minute third-round clash ... ( read original story ...)