Japan's Finance Minister signals readiness for forex intervention amid yen weakness. Rate cut after April 2026 at 0.1% YES.
Aryna Sabalenka full of praise for Naomi Osaka after surviving their Madrid battle
Sabalenka praised Osaka's level after coming back from a set and a break down to beat the Japanese in the Madrid round-of-16. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo surplus to be used for site development, two other areas
Surplus funds from the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, western Japan, are expected to be used in three areas, including development of the event site. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tokyo Electron Staff Gets Decade in Jail for TSMC Breach
A Taiwanese court sentenced a former Tokyo Electron Ltd. employee to 10 years in prison for stealing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s proprietary data, highlighting growing alarm over ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare and Osaka upset. Gauff loses
MADRID (AP) — Tennis players are facing an unknown opponent at the Madrid Open. A stomach virus or food poisoning has affected Coco Gauff, Marin Cilic and a few others, causing some concern. World No. ( read original story ...)
108-year-old bank says one Senator could derail the crypto bill
This legislative friction arrives just days after President Donald Trump signaled that the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act is a top priority. On April 25, the president hosted an exclusive gathering ...
Yokohama Introduces New GEOLANDAR H/T4 All-Season Highway Tire
Yokohama Tire has introduced a new addition to its GEOLANDAR lineup, the GEOLANDAR H/T4. This all-season highway tire is designed for light trucks, SUVs, and commercial vans, and is offered in 62 ... ( read original story ...)
Chip Toolmaker Tokyo Electron Cuts Ties With Executive Linked to Chinese Rivals, FT Reports
April 27 (Reuters) - Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron has cuts ties with veteran executive Jay Chen after the Japanese firm discovered his ties to investment vehicles backing a new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister launches a panel to review her country’s defense policies as threats escalate
Japan 's prime minister inaugurated a panel on Monday tasked with reviewing her country's security and defense policies as tensions escalate with China, North Korea and Russia ramping up their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi faces women-led backlash over constitution reform push, arms build-up
Japan’s first female prime minister is facing a growing backlash from women new to political activism, as alarm spreads over her government’s push to revise the country’s pacifist constitution and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to host this Big Ten program in landmark football event
Oregon Ducks football will host a historic showcase in Tokyo to connect with Japanese fans and promote the sport. ( read original story ...)
Dan Lanning, Oregon Ducks players to host football showcase in Tokyo
Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks are heading to Tokyo, Japan, to host a football showcase this summer and grow the game worldwide. ( read original story ...)
Japan to tighten rules for shareholder proposals amid pushback against activism
TOKYO — Japan is moving to tighten the criteria for submitting shareholder proposals, signaling a growing backlash from companies frustrated by intensifying pressure from activist investors calling ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Supplies Geolandar X-CV as OE for Subaru Uncharted BEV
Yokohama supplies Geolandar X-CV tires as OE for Subaru Uncharted BEV, highlighting EV-focused performance and durability. ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare, Osaka upset bid
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka avoided an upset by Naomi Osaka on the court on Monday and said she's trying to avoid illness at the Madrid Open. ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka fights back to beat Osaka at Madrid Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka comes from a set and a break down to beat Japan's Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open. ( read original story ...)