Tokyo stocks were mixed Monday morning, with the Nikkei stock index hitting a new intraday high on buying of some heavyweight technol ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea stocks hit more records, as oil gains on Iran war ending fragility
Stock markets in Japan and South Korea hit fresh record highs Monday on enthusiasm over the artificial intelligence boom and as investors await a decision on the Iran war ceasefire extension. Oil prices gained more than 2% as U. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 capex growth stalls as Iran war weighs, raising GDP downgrade risk
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japanese companies' pace of annual spending on plant and equipment stalled in the first quarter after a year of strong expansion, likely prompting a downgrade to economic growth as concerns mount over the impact of the Middle East conflict. ( read original story ...)
5 of the best gigs to catch in Tokyo this June
Hello June, hello yet another month of quality live events in Tokyo. Music fans can look forward to a diverse line-up this time, with our selection of the most punt-worthy gigs featuring heavy-hitters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 capex stalls as Iran war concerns weigh on business confidence
(Corrects to restore dropped word 'flat' in lead paragraph) By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japanese companies' annual spending on plant and equipment remained almost flat in the first ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Set to Dethrone Toyota as Japan’s Most Valuable Company
SoftBank Group Corp. is poised to overtake Toyota Motor Corp. as Japan’s most valuable company, marking a milestone for the global artificial intelligence boom and a dramatic reshuffling of the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rejects hawkish label
JAPAN's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (pic) has rejected accusations of "new militarism" by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring ... ( read original story ...)
French Open organizers make historic Naomi Osaka decision after fierce criticism
Roland Garros will feature its first women’s night-session match in three years as Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka headline a historic scheduling decision that follows growing criticism of the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Fashion show’ star Naomi Osaka to face tennis rebel Aryna Sabalenka in rare French Open night match
JAMES SHARPE: For the first time in three years, Roland Garros have decided a women's match is worthy of the popcorn slot. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Tokyo by sea: 3772 miles of incredible sights
Join me as I explore the cruise from Singapore to Tokyo aboard the Spectrum of the Seas, the largest American cruise ship designed for the Chinese market. Built in 2019, the ship can hold almost 5,000 ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan Lost 3 Million People in Five Years
Japan’s population fell by more than 3 million over the past five years, a record drop that underscores the depths of the country’s accelerating demographic crisis. ( read original story ...)
Osaka and Townsend’s dinner for Black players at French Open caused ‘bit of a stir’ on social media
PARIS (AP) — Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend are piling up wins on the court at the French Open. Their success comes after drawing attention off the court for organizing a dinner for Black players ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka vs. Osaka to be 1st women’s night match at the French Open in 3 years
PARIS (AP) — The high-profile fourth-round matchup between top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Monday will be the first women’s night match at the French ... ( read original story ...)
French Open makes suprising decision about Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka Monday match
For the past three years, the French Open has been criticized for not scheduling a women’s singles match as the night match at Roland Garros. That is about to change as the tournament announced on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defense chief takes swipe at China at security meet
SINGAPORE — Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance. Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka doesn’t like attention, but Roland Garros keeps giving it to her
Naomi Osaka has never looked like someone chasing the spotlight, which makes her 2026 Roland Garros run even more interesting as attention keeps finding her anyway. The attention is not coming from ... ( read original story ...)