The tennis star will compete at the Brisbane International, a WTA 500 event that begins on Dec. 31. This marks the four-time majors champion's return to tennis after welcoming her daughter in July. ( read original story ...)
Mexico ponders withdrawal from 2025 World Expo in Osaka
The latest development comes as the building of pavilions by overseas participants has been slower than anticipated amid rising construction costs. ( read original story ...)
Breakout: Japan’s gold mine
The country’s stock market delivered negative returns for decades. Now low corporate debt, a cheap currency and a power shift towards shareholders, backed by the state, is changing the dynamic. Edward Chancellor tells Peter Thal Larsen the recent strong run could last for years. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Is Back From the Dead Thanks to BlackRock and Gary Gensler
BlackRock, Grayscale, and the SEC are all cool now, and bitcoin’s having its best run since the last go-go era.
A $17.7 Trillion Crypto ‘Window’ Just Quietly Opened Amid Huge Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP Price Surge
A "window" has quietly opened that could see Wall Street giants that look after $17.7 trillion flow into the bitcoin and crypto
What does the SEC’s battle with Grayscale say about the future of crypto funds?
The latest in an ongoing case between regulators and a prominent crypto fund could tell us about the future of financial markets.
Yokohama Introduces All-Weather Tire for CUVs and SUVs
The Geolandar CV 4S is initially available in 32 sizes ranging from 17 to 20 in., with more sizes arriving in early 2024. ( read original story ...)
Pete Doherty reveals he once smuggled heroin into Japan in his guitar case
Pete Doherty reveals he once smuggled heroin into Japan in his guitar case - The British rocker details his journey to get sober in documentary, Peter Doherty: Stranger In My Own Skin ... ( read original story ...)
Koi emerges as new source of souring relations between Japan and China
Here's what you need to know about the fish and their role in the dispute: ( read original story ...)
Weather tracker: Fatal floods in Somalia and record heat in Tokyo
Dozens of people dead in east Africa as El Niño and Indian Ocean dipole cause increased rainfall during monsoon season ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea to set up joint hydrogen, ammonia supply network – Nikkei
Japan and South Korea will establish a joint supply network for carbon-neutral fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $13 billion for chip industry support in extra budget
Japan's government will allocate roughly 2 trillion yen ($13 billion) to support efforts to boost its chip industry, marking the latest move by the Asian nation to reclaim its past glory in the critical sector. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Lifts Outlook After China Chip Growth Quickens
Tokyo Electron is a key link in the semiconductor supply chain ... general manager of the company’s finance unit. A pause in investment among big chipmakers contributed to that percentage, he said.
Nagoya education board apologizes over poor phone response to parent of bullied student
An employee with the Nagoya Municipal Board of Education said that it would be "better not to answer" a phone call from the parent of a stud･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka To Return To Tennis At Brisbane International
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 28: Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates after defeating Alison Riske of ... [+] United States during the Women’s Singles match on Day 8 of the 2022 Miami Open presented by Itaú at Hard Rock Stadium on March 28, 2022 in Miami ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed on caution over business outlook, bargain hunting
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Friday, as disappointing earnings results from some major Japanese companies weighed on the market before investors bought stocks oversold in the morning to ... ( read original story ...)