Sapporo Breweries Ltd. on Monday said it was entering a strategic partnership with the major Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S to set up a ... ( read original story ...)
Yen pinned near 40-year low in test of Tokyo’s intervention resolve
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, July 7 (Reuters) - The yen weakened anew on Tuesday as traders grew emboldened to push the currency lower with no sign yet of intervention by Japanese authorities, though the ... ( read original story ...)
Corporate Japan’s rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Hina Suzuki TOKYO, July 7 (Reuters) - A shortage of critical minerals is starting to affect the broader Japanese economy, adding a sense of urgency for Prime Minister Sanae ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Sekiwake Wakatakakage out of Nagoya meet after emergency surgery
Sekiwake Wakatakakage will sit out the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena after undergoing emergency surgery for a tra ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals key coach advice behind Sabalenka upset
After the victory, Naomi Osaka talked about her preparation for the match, aware that she probably had the toughest possible opponent standing in front of her. ( read original story ...)
Carlsberg, Sapporo to team up in SE Asia and UK
Alongside the ventiure, Sapporo will give Carlsberg long-term licences to produce and distribute Sapporo Premium Beer in the UK and Myanmar. The venture builds on the companies' e ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis – Djokovic and Osaka eye Wimbledon glory as quarters begin
July 6 (Reuters) - Wimbledon moves into its quarter-finals on Tuesday, with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic taking on third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, while Naomi Osaka, fresh off a win ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe captures remarkable photo of a two-headed asteroid 62 million miles away
The spacecraft that famously brought asteroid Ryugu samples to Earth in 2020 has flown right by another space rock. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end mixed as tech shares fall, oil prices ease
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Monday as some heavyweight technology shares were pressured by profit-taking while falling crude oil prices ... ( read original story ...)
New coach and mum’s cooking help Osaka reach new Wimbledon heights
How a change in coach, playing with freedom and enjoying her mum's cooking helped inspire Naomi Osaka to a stunning win over Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon. ( read original story ...)
Carlsberg and Sapporo Breweries to form JV in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
Carlsberg will hold a 75% stake, retain full operational control and receive $643 million in cash from Sapporo, which will hold the remainder. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to invest $643 million in Carlsberg Southeast Asia venture for 25% stake
TOKYO, July 6 (Reuters) - Sapporo Breweries said on Monday it will form a strategic partnership with Danish brewer Carlsberg, investing about $643 million for a 25% stake in a joint venture covering ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo to invest $643m in Carlsberg Singapore venture
Japan's beverage group Sapporo Breweries will invest $643 million in a joint venture with the Danish brewer Carlsberg as part of a strategic partnership in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, the company ... ( read original story ...)
Carlsberg Britvic to produce Sapporo beer for UK market
Sapporo Breweries and Carlsberg Group have penned a joint-venture agreement covering southeast Asia and Hong Kong, as well as a licensing agreement covering the UK and Myanmar ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest 15-year-old over alleged cyberattacks
Tokyo police have arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly carrying out cyberattacks on a subsidiary of Japan's largest toymaker, Bandai Namco Holdings, using a self-developed computer program. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo puts billions behind Micron’s chip plan
Japan is underwriting a large share of Micron’s newest bet, and the timing could hardly be more complicated. ( read original story ...)