Q21 GDP is lifted by stronger than expected domestic demand growth and some slight upward revisions to previous data. We now expect GDP in 2021 to reach 2.3%. Marginal improvement in the headline and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka leaves press conference in tears
A tearful Naomi Osaka briefly left a press conference in Cincinnati on Monday after her relationship with the journalists was put under the spotlight by a reporter who accused her of using the media ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Economy Rebounds Despite Virus Surge
Japan's economy grew slightly in the second quarter, recovering from a slowdown at the start of the year despite continuing virus surges and restrictions, data showed Monday. The world's third-largest ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes touching gesture after tragedy strikes
Naomi Osaka says she is going to give all her proceeds from the WTA Tour’s upcoming Cincinnati event to the earthquake victims in Haiti which was rocked by a devastating 7.2-magnitude quake on the ... ( read original story ...)
Paralympics follow lead of Tokyo Olympics: No fans during pandemic
All fans will be barred from the Paralympics in Japan because of the coronavirus pandemic, just as they were from the recently-completed Tokyo Olympics, organizers said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics to be held without spectators, organisers say
The T okyo Paralympics will take place generally without spectators, organisers said on Monday, as the government was set to prolong COVID-19 emergency measures in the capital and other regions that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics to be held without spectators, Tokyo governor says
The four parties concerned with running the Tokyo Paralympics agreed on Monday that the Games will be held generally without spectators, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike told reporters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Recovered Ahead Of The Olympics
According to preliminary data, Japan’s economy bounced back from the pandemic crash faster and beyond expectations before the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics opens wheelchair, limb repair centre in Games village
Tokyo Paralympics organisers opened a repair centre on Sunday for prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs and other equipment in the athletes' village ahead of next week's start of the Games. ( read original story ...)
Tata Altroz for Indian Players Who Missed a Medal in Tokyo Olympics
Tata Motors will deliver the Tata Altroz to the Indian players who have narrowly missed the bronze medal in the recently held Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
IBM Partnering with University of Tokyo on Quantum Computer
IBM and the University of Tokyo have unveiled one of the “most powerful” quantum computers in Japan. IBM Quantum System One is part of the Japan-IBM Quantum Partnership between the University of Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking news: Tokyo 2020 Olympians will be felicitated by PM ModI today
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Olympic champion Alex Yee opens-up on ‘surreal’ hero’s welcome upon return home from Tokyo with gold and silver in Triathlon as GB star sets sights on World title
Alex Yee is making the short walk from his family home in south-east London to visit a mural which has just been modified in his honour. ( read original story ...)
Army veteran to represent Team USA in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: ‘It is an honor and a privilege’
Retired Army Staff Sergeant Alfredo De los Santos proudly served his country following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 but after being wounded in combat, Freddie was determined to find another way to ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka plans to help out Haiti earthquake relief efforts
Naomi Osaka says she is going to give all her proceeds from the WTA Tour's upcoming Cincinnati event to the earthquake victims in Haiti which was rocked by a devastating 7.2-magnitude quake on ... ( read original story ...)
Outgoing Japan envoy to Hong Kong calls for easing of Greater Bay Area Covid-19 travel restrictions to boost business
Outgoing Japanese Consul General Mitsuhiro Wada called for an easing of border restrictions in the Greater Bay Area and said Tokyo’s stance is that Hong Kong ‘develops in a democratic and stable ... ( read original story ...)