Even small delays in Japan's much-vaunted bullet trains are rare, and more unusual still are snakes on board holding up the speedy "shinkansen" services. ( read original story ...)
Slam legend identifies why Naomi Osaka could have Andre Agassi-like resurgence
A ustralian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge says Naomi Osaka accepting to compete in a WTA 250 tournament is proof that she is indeed very serious about everything she has been saying over the last few ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo vow ‘appropriate action’ on weak yen and won
South Korea and Japan shared "serious concerns" on the recent weakness of their currencies against the dollar and agreed to take "appropriate actions" to counter extreme volatility, the finance ministry in Seoul said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks lower in morning on prolonged high US rates concerns
Tokyo stocks were lower Wednesday morning, as selling on concern over the impact of prolonged elevated U.S. interest rates on the wor ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow divorced parents to share custody of children
Change to civil code will bring Japan into line with other G7 countries, amid concerns existing law inflicts psychological harm on children ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips in choppy session as caution prevails
Japan's Nikkei share average was on track for a third consecutive day of losses on Wednesday, as tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on sentiment and investors took profit before Japan's ...
Weak yen lifts Japan’s exports but higher import bills hurt business mood
Japan's exports grew for the fourth straight month in March driven by U.S.-bound car shipments, although business confidence at big firms soured amid a slump in the yen and signalled that a ...
Three new ports to join MPA’s annual maritime cybersecurity exercise
Three new ports are joining this year's maritime cybersecurity exercise led by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The exercise simulates cyberattacks on multiple ports across regions. The ... ( read original story ...)
This Altcoin Group Will Run First After Market Wipeout As Capital Takes Flight to Quality, Says Crypto Strategist
A closely followed crypto analyst thinks market participants will seek shelter in a group of altcoins following last week's marketwide dip.
Asia markets look to rebound after Tuesday’s broad sell-off; Japan and Singapore data expected
Japan and Singapore will release trade numbers for March, while the Reuters Tankan index showed that business optimism weakened among large Japanese firms.
Japan exports rise 7.3% year/year in March
Japan's exports grew 7.3% year-on-year in March, up for the fourth straight month, Ministry of Finance data showed on Wednesday. The reading compared with a 7.0% increase seen in a Reuters poll of ...
EXCLUSIVE: Simone Biles recalls thinking ‘the world is going to hate me’ after twisties at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles reveals what she thought immediately after she got the twisties while competing at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2021. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports grow amid weak yen but higher import bills hurt business mood
Japan's exports grew for the fourth straight month in March driven by U.S.-bound car shipments, although business confidence at big firms soured amid a slump in the yen and signalled that a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Extend Run of Growth
Japan’s exports extended their growth streak for a fourth consecutive month in March, propelled by heightened demand for autos and semiconductors. ( read original story ...)
Japan firms business mood slips as weak yen squeezes households
Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers and services sector firms slid in April from the prior month, dragged down by cost-of-living pressures and shaky economic conditions in major market ... ( read original story ...)
The Role of the Private Sector in Japan-Ukraine Cooperation
Furthermore, Japanese involvement in Ukraine spotlights the role of the private sector in rebuilding the country, as business and economic actors can aid long-term Ukrainian economic recovery and strengthen bilateral ties through corporate cooperation. ( read original story ...)