Japan and the Philippines enhance defense ties through arms sales and intelligence sharing, marking a significant step amid rising regional tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo becomes early favourite for 2030 Winter Olympics with approved bid
The city of Sapporo is the first to officially bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics and becomes the early favourite after the Japanese Olympic Committee approved its candidate file late Wednesday. Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-style and steel as Osaka tames Vekic to reach Paris third round
By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - Former world number one Naomi Osaka made another dazzling entry at the French Open on Thursday, but she was made to work hard to avoid the exit door in a 7-6(1) 6-4 victory over Croatian Donna Vekic in the second round. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports
TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - Japan and the Philippines said on Thursday they would begin talks on an agreement to share classified information to allow Tokyo to step up transfers of military equipment to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s latest French Open fashion includes ivory train and gold jacket
PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka keeps bringing the fashion in Paris. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka refuses to back down on French Open ‘fashion show’ which is infuriating rivals
Naomi Osaka has posted an Instagram photo in front of the Eiffel Tower in her French Open ostentatious outfit, as the former world No 1 rallies against criticism. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka chooses another bold French Open outfit after ‘fashion show’ criticism
Osaka added a metallic gold bomber jacket and ivory train to her sequined gold playing dress for the second-round clash with Donna Vekic at Roland Garros ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact. ( read original story ...)
Osaka criticised for breaking rules with French Open ‘fashion show’
Naomi Osaka criticised by opponent for breaking rules with French Open ‘fashion show’ - Laura Siegemund hit out at Osaka for her clothing choice at Roland Garros and how long it took her to be ready t ( read original story ...)
Japan woos visiting Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is receiving an exceptional level of hospitality in a four-day state visit to Japan that culminates Thursday. There is a palace banquet, a prestigious ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota chairman says group firms forgot principles, went astray
NAGOYA—The chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. apologized to customers over a recent spate of scandals centered around falsifications of testing data required for government certification at its group ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party proposes ‘bridging bonds’ to fund investment schemes, draft shows
TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling party will propose issuing "bridging bonds" to fund flagship programmes aimed at boosting growth and economic security, a draft of its proposal showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Prince Hisahito of Japan, 19, Makes Banquet Debut 4 Years After Sister Left Royal Life to Marry Commoner
Prince Hisahito of Japan just had a significant royal first. On May 27, Prince Hisahito, 19, attended his first imperial banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to help welcome President Ferdinand ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Catches Shade From Opponent Over French Open Look: ‘Not Here for a Fashion Show’
Naomi Osaka hit the court in style at the 2026 French Open — but not everybody was willing to fawn over her dramatic look. German tennis player Laura Siegemund was asked about Osaka’s ensemble after ... ( read original story ...)
India to join US, Japan and Australia in maritime surveillance
The maritime democracies agreed to the intelligence sharing deal, which China has criticized, at the Quad meeting this week. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Now Using Artificial Intelligence to Develop New Products
Sapporo, a Japanese brewer, is now using artificial intelligence to quicken the process of developing new products, as reported by NikkeiAsia. TOKYO - FEBRUARY 13: (L-R) President of Orion Breweries ... ( read original story ...)