Japan's factory activity grew at the slowest pace in eight months in September as output and orders contracted, while that of the services sector remained in its downturn, underscoring the protracted ... ( read original story ...)
US-China policy: Biden bringing together Japan, Australia and India to stare down China
Forget France, AUKUS and nuclear-powered submarines -- one of the most important moments for the future of US influence in Asia is due to take place on Friday in Washington. ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu can still make WTA Tour finals with Ash Barty and Naomi Osaka a doubt as British tennis star eyes Indian Wells
Emma Raducanu still has a chance of qualifying for the WTA Tour finals, which are due to be played in November in Mexico. The 18-year-old started off 2021 as a relatively unknown prospect ranked ... ( read original story ...)
Women’s skateboarding on the rise in Brazil after Tokyo Olympics
The skateboarding tricks that made Rayssa Leal the youngest Olympic medalist in Brazil's history push girls from early childhood to teenagers onto the country's slopes, where until recently they were ... ( read original story ...)
Japan startup SkyDrive aims for flying taxi service at 2025 World Expo
While flying cars may seem like a futuristic fantasy from science fiction movies, a startup in Japan is aiming to offer people rides ... ( read original story ...)
PM Narendra Modi Meets Japan’s Yoshihide Suga
PM Modi and Suga spoke in April this year and the two leaders underscored the importance of working together to create resilient. ( read original story ...)
Race to become Japan’s next PM too close to call days before vote
Contest to lead ruling party and country appears to be two-horse race between Taro Kono and Fumio Kishida ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama returns as official tire of Nitro Rallycross
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) is returning as the official tire supplier for the 2021 Nitro Rallycross (Nitro RX) season, which begins Sept. 24 at the Utah Motorsports Campus near Salt Lake City. The five ... ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo to Tempe: Sun Devils return to campus after competing in 2020 Summer Olympics
Three current ASU Sun Devils return to Tempe after competing in the 2020 Summer Olympics. After taking the road to Tokyo, they are reminded again what it’s like balancing schoolwork with athletics. ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea restate positions in dispute after meeting in New York
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met his South Korean counterpart Chung Eui-yong on Thursday and the two restated positions in a dispute that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Naomi Osaka opts out of Indian Wells
Japanese star Naomi Osaka has pulled out of next month's BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The 23-year-old was recently stunned by Canadian teenage ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Struggling With Mental Health, Withdraws From BNP Paribas Open Tennis
Japanese Osaka, who sat out of Wimbledon this year, returned at Tokyo Olympics but made a surprise exit in the third round. ( read original story ...)
Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé opens up about mental health struggles during Tokyo Olympics
Stephanie Labbé, whose heroics in goal helped Canada win gold at the Tokyo Olympics, says she could not train for part of the Games because of "high levels of anxiety and multiple panic attacks." ... ( read original story ...)
IOC warns Pakistan over Government interference amid Tokyo 2020 row
The International Olympic Committee has issued a warning to Pakistan over Government interference in its National Olympic Committee amid a dispute ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe opens up on struggles during Tokyo Olympics
Stephanie Labbe, whose heroics in goal helped Canada win gold in soccer at the Tokyo Olympics, opened up about her struggles. She said "high levels of anxiety and multiple panic attacks" impeded her ... ( read original story ...)
Labbé opens up on struggles during Tokyo Olympics
Stephanie Labbé, whose heroics in goal helped Canada win gold at the Tokyo Olympics, says she could not train for part of the Games because of "high levels of anxiety and multiple panic attacks." ... ( read original story ...)