TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei wavered on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected December exports and concerns over U.S.-China relations added to worries about the outlook for the trade ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Lowers Inflation Forecast
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan stood pat on policy Wednesday despite downward revisions to its price outlook, suggesting the bank is in no hurry to reach its 2% inflation target. The board decided at its fir... ( read original story ...)
Serena turns ankle, wastes match points in loss to Pliskova
In the semifinals, Pliskova will face No. 4-seeded Naomi Osaka, who advanced by beating No. 6 Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-1 earlier Wednesday. Williams' surprising loss scuttled a much-anticipated ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair adds new routes to Sapporo and Punta Cana
Finnair is set to open new winter routes from Helsinki to the Japanese ski destination of Sapporo and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The new routes will both be launched for the winter 2019/202... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei wobbles on trade worries but weak yen tempers losses
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei wavered on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected December exports and concerns over U.S.-China relations added to worries about the outlook for the trade-reliant e... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps interest rates steady and cuts inflation forecast
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Wednesday and cut its price projections. This bolsters market views that the central bank is in no position to rush an exit from its massive stimulus p... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports sink 3.8 pct in Dec, hit by China slowdown
For the year, imports outpaced the rise in exports, leaving a trade deficit for the first time in three years, the Ministry of Finance reported. Japan's imports rose 1.9 per cent in December from the ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka powers past Elina Svitolina
January 22, 2019 8:40pm EST January 22, 2019 8:40pm EST Tennis, WTA, Australian Open, News, Grand Slams, English, WTA Tour, Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka US Open champion Naomi Osaka eased past Elina S... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2019: Naomi Osaka beats Elina Svitolina to reach semi-finals
Live scores, schedule and results Follow the Australian Open on BBC TV, radio and online Alerts: Get tennis news sent to your phone Osaka announced herself on the world stage with her hugely impressiv... ( read original story ...)
Osaka on to Aussie Open semifinals after straight sets win over Svitolina
MELBOURNE, Australia - Naomi Osaka has reached her first semifinal at the Australian Open with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Elina Svitolina. Osaka used her aggressive style and big hitting to compile a 31- ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka really is one of a kind
Naomi Osaka regularly describes herself as one of the most awkward people around but she showed enough confidence to shut down an interview when she had better things to be doing. The likeable 21-year ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Naomi Osaka into 1st Australian Open semifinal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- The Latest at the Australian Open on Wednesday (all times local): 12:28 p.m. Naomi Osaka has reached her first semifinal at the Australian Open with a 6-4, 6-1 victory ove... ( read original story ...)
Huawei, Naomi Osaka, the Oscars: Your Wednesday Briefing
Ms. Osaka’s rise has challenged a longstanding sense of cultural and racial homogeneity in Japan and has been particularly exciting for biracial people in Japan, known as “hafus.” The ad revived discu... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka powers past injured Svitolina into Open semis
Melbourne (AFP) - Japanese fourth seed Naomi Osaka routed an injured Elina Svitolina to reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday. The US Open champion beat the Ukrainian sixth seed 6-4, 6-1 ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka blows away Svitolina to reach Melbourne semis
MELBOURNE: Naomi Osaka proved too strong for sixth seed Elina Svitolina on Wednesday as the US Open champion cruised into her first Australian Open semi-final with a 6-4 6-1 win. The 21-year-old Japan... ( read original story ...)
Japan long rates turn negative ahead of BOJ policy decision
TOKYO -- The yield on benchmark 10-year Japanese government bonds has slipped into negative territory for the first time in two weeks as signs of slowing global economic growth send investors ... ( read original story ...)