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 ...)
Japan’s luxury boom sparks wishful China thinking
Japan's downtrodden currency probably deserves more credit. There is no doubting that Japan is “on fire”, as Prada CEO Andrea Guerra told the FT Business of Luxury Summit last week: the Italian ... ( 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 ...)
The Ultimate Design and Style Guide to Japan
The W Osaka—the brand’s first Japanese property—is the perfect base. Hometown architecture star Tadao Ando designed the building, a black tower whose elegance is in high contrast to the fun, colorful ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s path to bitcoin-linked ETF trading pocked with obstacles
TOKYO -- Japan appears hesitant to scale the tax and other hurdles that stand in the way of approving exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track bitcoin prices despite growing expectations in the ...
Global Tax Chiefs Issue Crypto Assets Risk Indicators For Financial Institutions
The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement (J5) has issued a warning to financial institutions about risk indicators tied to cryptocurrency assets that may indicate
CNBC Daily Open: Musk’s artificial intelligence startup raises $6 billion
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, secured $6 billion in Series B funding, valuing the company at $24 billion.
Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits 13-year high; Nikkei average sinks
TOKYO -- Thursday has been a busy day for traders and investors in Japan's financial markets as the 10-year government bond yield rose to a 13-year high, the Nikkei Stock Average was down by more than ...
Japan’s Fintech Awakening: Navigating Demographic Shifts With Financial Technology
Despite being one of biggest and advanced economies in the world, Japan still lags in digital-payment adoption. There are a number of reasons for this, and solutions.
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 ...)