Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. (YOHTA) - until recently known as Alliance Tire Americas Inc. - is preparing for a big 2021 with the roll-out of new products and further refinement of its “one ... ( read original story ...)
Rizin FF 27: Ayaka Hamasaki, Kanna Asakura set for title rematch in Nagoya
A battle for the women’s super atomweight title tops the list of confirmed fights at Rizin FF 27 in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama claims AI-based compounding advancement
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) has developed an artificial intelligence-based system that it claims can predict the physical properties of rubber compounds, a development the company said will enable ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams Wins, Setting Up Showdown With Naomi Osaka
Williams dispatched Simona Halep to avenge an embarrassing defeat in their previous meeting. Next up? Osaka in a star-studded semifinal. ( read original story ...)
Japan minister says supply will determine vaccine progress
Japan will inoculate a group of health workers on Wednesday as it belatedly begins a massive coronavirus vaccination drive, with progress depending on the availability of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Using AI to Predict Rubber Properties
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. says that in December 2020, the company develope a proprietary system that utilizes artificial intelligence to predict the physical properties of rubber compounds. The system ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams to face Osaka in Australian Open semis after ousting Halep
Serena Williams produced a performance of the highest quality to return to the Australian Open semi-final for the first time since her last grand slam triumph there in 2017, outplaying second seed Sim ... ( read original story ...)
Serena tops Halep at Australian Open, sets up Osaka showdown
Serena Williams was not pleased with the way her play suddenly was slipping in the Australian Open quarterfinals. After one mistake against No. 2 seed ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka stands between Serena Williams and shot at 24th grand-slam singles title
If this Australian Open is to be the tournament at which Serena Williams finally claims a record-equalling 24th grand-slam singles title, then she will have to overcome the considerable challenge of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Start Inoculation Drive Wednesday Amid Shortage of Special Syringes
Japan will kick off its COVID-19 vaccination programme on Wednesday amid concerns that a shortage of special syringes could lead to the waste of millions of doses of Pfizer vaccine as the country ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stressed power grid faces new test with Arctic blast on way
Japan's overstretched electricity grid is likely to receive another Arctic blast in the coming days, which is already pushing up wholesale prices and may stress generators as they struggle to keep ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams tops Halep at Australian Open; Osaka next
As well as she played at the start of her Australian Open quarterfinal, Serena Williams suddenly was struggling early in the second set. After one mistake ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Serena Williams overcomes Simona Halep to set up blockbuster semifinal with Naomi Osaka
Serena Williams overcame world No. 2 Simona Halep in the Australian Open to set up a blockbuster semifinal clash with Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Organisers Says New Head Needs Deep Understanding of Gender Equality
Whoever becomes the next president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee must have a deep understanding of gender equality, organisers said on Tuesday, after former head Yoshiro Mori quit over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to start inoculation drive Wednesday with 40,000 medical workers
Japan will begin its COVID-19 inoculation drive on Wednesday, starting with 40,000 medical workers, Japan's vaccination programme chief Taro Kono said at a news conference on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka sticking to the plan at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka has never lost a Grand Slam after making the quarter-finals and if all goes to plan at the Australian Open she will be savouring a fourth major triumph before her 24th birthday. ( read original story ...)