The president's first event after arriving in Tokyo was a reception with several dozen Japanese and American business leaders at the U.S. ambassador's residence. He said the two countries "are hard at ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives scare
PARIS—Naomi Osaka screamed “Oh, my God!” after one shanked shot. Mouthed something and clasped her hands together, as if praying, after another. There were plenty of deep sighs and ... ( read original story ...)
Azarenka’s 10-minute toilet break helps Osaka crown
Osaka returned quickly but former world number one and two ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby urges sales tax hike to proceed as planned
TOKYO (Reuters) - The head of a Japanese business lobby said a planned sales tax hike should proceed in October to sustain the social security system for a rapidly ageing population, despite calls ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka avoids upset ax
Naomi Osaka: It’s one of those matches where you’re not playing well, but you have to find a way to win. PARIS—Naomi Osaka’s body language made her plight plain. For all she’s already ... ( read original story ...)
Japan announces aid to Bangladesh during leader’s visit
The assistance, announced during a visit by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also will go to Japanese companies doing business in Bangladesh and will support efforts to boost energy efficiency throughout ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka stages fightback to beat Anna Karolina Schmiedlova
The last time Osaka was nilled it was in good company – Simona Halep paying her back in Rome last year for suffering the same fate at Indian Wells. But she can hardly have expected it from Schmiedlova ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Zverev survive Roland Garros horror shows
Osaka was broken three times in the opening set ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives ‘bagel’ and avoids catastrophic Roland Garros exit
Osaka was broken three times in the opening set ... (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ... ( read original story ...)
5 top moments from Trump’s visit to Japan
"There's been a tremendous imbalance and we're working on that," Trump said of trade between the two nations, adding that the US needed to "do a little catching up with Japan." "They have been doing ... ( read original story ...)
Concern grows over how G20 security preparations will impact Osaka
We’re in an area where traffic restrictions will apply and I’m not sure how much business we’ll get,” said Tomoko Horiguchi, 62, who runs a small coffee shop in the city’s Nishi Ward. While Osaka is ... ( read original story ...)
Trump urges greater Japanese investment in U.S., criticizes trade advantage during state visit
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Japanese business leaders on Saturday to increase their investment in the United States while he chided Japan for having a “substantial edge” on trade that ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Trump talks trade after arriving in Tokyo
Trump is speaking at a reception with Japanese and American business leaders at the U.S. ambassador’s residence in Tokyo after arriving in the country. He says the U.S. and Japan “are hard at work” ... ( read original story ...)
TRUMP TELLS JAPANESE BUSINESS LEADERS HE HOPES THEY SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THEIR INVESTMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES
The biggest U.S. gasoline price surge in years is running out of steam just in time for the start of the summer driving season. Stocks rose on Friday, but notched weekly losses as investors worried ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts last restrictions on Canadian beef, 16 years after BSE
Japan has lifted its remaining trade restrictions on Canadian beef, 16 years after the discovery of a case of BSE in Alberta. News that Japan — Canada’s third largest agricultural trade ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe mulling visit to Iran as early as mid-June: NHK
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering a visit to Iran as early as mid-June, NHK national television said on Friday, the first such trip in four decades, as global concern ... ( read original story ...)