Naomi Osaka walks off the court after withdrawing from her match. MASON, Ohio—Naomi Osaka felt a strange sensation in her left knee, different than anything she’d experienced. The US Open ... ( read original story ...)
Imports from Canada, New Zealand diversify Japanese beef market with start of Trans-Pacific Partnership
Since the Trans-Pacific Partnership came into effect, a wider variety of imported beef has been making its way onto the tables of Japanese households. Products from Canada and New Zealand have been ... ( read original story ...)
UAE, Japan team up to empower people of determination
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates visited Japan to receive insights on how to create a more inclusive society for people faced with challenges. The 10-member delegation headed by H.E. Abdulla ... ( read original story ...)
Relief for Tokyo 2020 after smooth triathlon mixed relay test
The mixed relay, a new event for Tokyo 2020 involving two men and two women ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 paratriathlon test shortened due to bad water quality
Tokyo 2020 organisers have won widespread praise for their ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ... ( read original story ...)
High bacteria level cancels water portion of Tokyo triathlon
Tokyo's hot and humid summers are a major worry for Olympic ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ... ( read original story ...)
Barty reaches Cincy semis, Osaka retires with knee injury
Osaka's left knee trouble was more of a concern ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ... ( read original story ...)
United Airlines sets launch date for service to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
United Airlines on Friday said it will start flying nonstop between four United States hubs and Tokyo’s close-in Haneda Airport on March 28. The four hubs are Chicago, Los Angeles, New York ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives Hsieh to reach quarters in Cincinnati
World number one Naomi Osaka survived a tough test against Hsieh Su-Wei and eked out a 7-6(3) 5-7 6-2 victory to reach her first ever quarter-final at the Cincinnati Masters on Thursday. Osaka, who ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end marginally higher
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed slightly higher on Friday, supported by gains in Chinese shares, but trade was sluggish with investors in a wait-and-see mode ahead of the weekend. The benchmark Nikkei 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese lessons for Australia
Chanticleer believes there are two excellent case studies that illustrate this less well-known aspect of Japanese business culture. It is hoped Australian business leaders can learn from the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to tighten radiation checks on waste plastics, tires and batteries from Japan
SEOUL – South Korea said Friday it will strengthen radiation checks on imports of three recycling waste products from Japan, amid an escalating economic and political row between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
LNG prices steady as Japan swelters and Texas plant readies export
Asian spot prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) remained steady this week amid sweltering heat in Japan driving buying activity, while a new project in the United States is expected to load its ... ( read original story ...)
Does Tokyo Chuo Auction Holdings (HKG:1939) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
As with many other companies Tokyo Chuo Auction Holdings Limited (HKG:1939) makes use of debt. But should shareholders be worried about its use of debt? Debt assists a business until the business ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo for book lovers
Books stocked tend towards scholarly and business-focused titles, and are in Japanese language, but Book Lab Tokyo nonetheless makes a great spot for non-Japanese speakers/readers to get some visual ... ( read original story ...)
Rhipe expands into Japan
Rhipe has entered into a joint-venture with Microsoft partner Japan Business Systems (JBS) that will see the distributor enter the Japanese market. Rhipe Japan will be officially introduced to the ... ( read original story ...)