We're inspired by the innovation happening in the cryptocurrency space and are exploring what this could look like on Amazon,' a company spokesperson said. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s 2% Inflation Target Has Resulted in Japan’s Economy No Longer in Deflation, Kuroda Says
The Bank of Japan's 2% inflation target has pulled Japan's economy out of deflation, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Tuesday, adding that this was not a mistaken policy. "As a result of the Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
PH, Japan ink P115.6-B add’l funding for Metro Manila Subway
The Philippine and Japanese governments have signed on Tuesday an additional JPY253-billion (PHP115.6 billion) loan that will finance the first phase of the Metro Manila Subway project.The ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes below 28,000 level for second day despite Wall Street boost
Japanese equities rose on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors cheered upbeat corporate earnings, but the benchmark Nikkei 225 failed to close above the 28,000 key ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka out of the Olympics after third-round loss to Marketa Vondrousova
There will be no gold medal for the face of the Tokyo Olympics after Naomi Osaka was beaten by Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of the women’s singles. The 23-year-old had hoped to play a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka upset by Marketa Vondrousova in third-round Olympics women’s tennis match
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam winner, fell in straight sets during an Olympic third-round match vs. Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka felt pressure was ‘a bit much’ after crashing out of home Olympics
Naomi Osaka admitted she struggled to handle the pressure of carrying a nation’s hopes in her home Olympics after losing in the third round of the women’s singles to Marketa Vondrousova in Tokyo. The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Out Of Tokyo Olympics After Shocking 3rd Round Loss
Naomi Osaka, one of the biggest stars of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, made a surprise early exit, losing to Markéta Vondroušová in the third round. “This is a very big story,” stunned Mary Carillo said ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tennis-Japan’s Osaka out of Tokyo 2020 third round
Japan's great hope for tennis gold Naomi Osaka was on Tuesday beaten in the third round of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic tennis singles tournament in a blow to home spirits. The world number two was swiped ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tennis-Osaka refreshed and ready after first win since May
TOKYO (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka said she was feeling refreshed and ready to play, following a dominant 6-1 6-4 win over China's Zheng Saisai in the opening round of the Tokyo Games - her first ... ( read original story ...)
Johnson & Johnson anticipates FDA warning, tips for making evergreen content, and Naomi Osaka’s call for press conference reform
Also: Skittles celebrates National Gummi Day, video game industry revisits diversity and inclusion, and Nordstrom president explains e-commerce push. Hello, communicators: As McDonald’s has jumped on ... ( read original story ...)
WRAPUP 1-Olympics-Storm buffets Tokyo, Osaka out of Olympics
Wind and rain buffeted the Tokyo region on Tuesday causing delays to Olympic competition and event rescheduling, while tennis superstar Naomi Osaka dropped out of the Games after she was beaten in the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Olympics-U.S. viewership of Tokyo Games climbs to 19.8 mln on 2nd night
Prime-time viewership for NBC's broadcast of the Summer Olympics from Tokyo picked up some steam in the first two nights of competition, compared with a lackluster audience for Friday's opening ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm eyes IPO by October-end, hopes to break even in 18 months: Report
Paytm, which has filed for a ₹16,600 crore IPO that will likely be the largest ever in India, also expects to break even in 18 months, the report says ... ( read original story ...)
IBM and the University of Tokyo Unveil Japan’s Most Powerful Quantum Computer
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the University of Tokyo today unveiled Japan's most powerful quantum computer as part of their ongoing collaboration to advance Japan's exploration of quantum science, business and ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. viewership of Tokyo Games climbs to 19.8 million on 2nd night of competition
Prime-time viewership for NBC's broadcast of the Summer Olympics from Tokyo picked up some steam in the first two nights of competition, compared with a lackluster audience for Friday's opening ... ( read original story ...)