Japan will provide Woodside Energy Group Ltd. a $1 billion loan to develop a natural gas project in Australia, another move by the Asian energy importer to ensure the supply of fossil fuel for decades ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 30-Year Bond-Swap Rate Gap Widens to Most Since 2012
In another sign of rising interest rates in Japan, the gap between 30-year government bond yields and swaps contracts has widened to the most in a more than a decade. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani’s “Oi Ocha” Giant Outdoor Advertisement Going on Display at More Than 85 Locations around World
Starting with Iwate, Ohtani's Home Area, Ads to Be Shown at Times Square in New York, Hollywood, Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei; Ohtani's Statement on Becoming "Oi ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama is putting on a spectacular drone show and fireworks this Sunday June 2
The highlight, however, is the stunning fireworks and drone show on Sunday June 2. At 7.30pm, 3,000 shells of fireworks will be launched into the night sky in front of Rinko Park. ( read original story ...)
Swiatek saves match point, comes back to beat Osaka at French Open
No surprise there. That Naomi Osaka looked like the former No. 1 she is -- and on clay, no less -- amounted to an announcement she is still quite capable of elite tennis. Surging down the stretch as Osaka faded, Swiatek saved a match point and grabbed the ... ( read original story ...)
Kyogo linked with Japan return – gossip
Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi is a target for Urawa Red Diamonds in his Japanese homeland. (Mail) Meanwhile, South Korea striker Oh Hyeon-gyu could be on his way out of Celtic amid interest from ... ( read original story ...)
Score free round-trip flight tickets to Phuket or Nagoya with HK Airport’s new giveaway
Upon every final purchase amount of HKD3,000 at the HK Airport shop, you can score free round-trip flight tickets to Phuket or Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
For Naomi Osaka, a tough loss at the French Open feels like a big win
Osaka, who paused her career to focus on her mental health and maternity, had match point and nearly earned a remarkable victory in the second round at Roland Garros. ( read original story ...)
Apple to add Japan’s ‘My Number’ ID card function to iPhone, Japan official says
Apple CEO Tim Cook agreed at the request of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to put Japan's "My Number" identification card functions onto iPhones, Japan's top government spokesperson said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s chip supply chain stocks are still a good way to tap AI trends
Long-term demand for chipmaking gear and testing devices should remain high as capital investment in servers grows ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka pleased by steady progress despite French Open disappointment
Naomi Osaka came close to dumping top seed Iga Swiatek out of Roland Garros on Wednesday and the former world number one said she was sure the best display of her comeback season could spur her to climb into the top five again. ( read original story ...)
Yen’s relentless slide revives Japan’s interest in structural reforms
Japanese policymakers are turning their attention to more structural economic factors behind persistent yen declines, convinced that market intervention is limited in its ability to reverse the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese companies rush to hike dividends, buy back shares in Japan-style reform
Chinese listed companies are rushing to buy back shares and lift dividends as they respond to regulators' calls that echo reform efforts in Japan and South Korea, driving a welcome rally even if ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka In Tears After Epic Swiatek Defeat But Admits: ‘I’ve Felt Worse’
Naomi Osaka said she wept after Wednesday's epic French Open defeat to Iga Swiatek but insisted: "I've felt worse". ( read original story ...)
French Open 2024: Tsitsipas, Alcaraz, Jabeur in action before Swiatek v Osaka – live
Join our writers for live updates from Paris as Iga Swiatek continues her title defence with Carlos Alcaraz and Ons Jabeur also in action. 12:27 Monstrous hitting from both men when Tsitsipas earns a break point, ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman at his apartment after pretending to ask for directions
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s at his apartment in March. Police said the suspect, who claims to be a self-employed resident ... ( read original story ...)