Naomi Osaka fully embracing motherhood

Naomi Osaka ‘s experience of motherhood has been “very rewarding.” The 25-year-old tennis player gave birth to her baby girl, Shai, back in July, and Osaka has now revealed that she’s relishing the challenge. Osaka — who co-parents Shai with rapper Cordae — told “Entertainment Tonight”: “It’s very interesting, but very rewarding. I’m doing good.” ( ...

Japan PM Kishida set to reshuffle cabinet on Sept 13 -NHK

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has told officials he will reshuffle his cabinet on Sept. 13, public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday.Kishida has seen his approval ratings plunge after a series of government mishaps in implementing a policy to integrate people’s tax and social security data into a single identification card. ( read original story ...

Japan cuts Q2 GDP on weak spending, wages slide

Japan's economy grew less than initially estimated in the second quarter and wages slumped in July, casting doubt over central bank projections that solid domestic demand will keep the country on ... ( read original story ...)

Japan downgrades Q2 GDP growth on soft capital spending

Japan's economy grew less than initially estimated in the second quarter as capital expenditure slid, revised government data showed on Friday, suggesting heightening overseas uncertainties are weighing on business confidence. ( read original story ...)