Donald Trump faces fresh hurdles in his push to secure major investment pledges from Asian allies, after South Korea said Washington’s terms were unrealistic and a contender to lead Japan’s ruling ... ( read original story ...)
BYD Brings Price War to Japan in Bid to Win Over Customers
More than two years after BYD Co.’s high-profile foray into the Japanese market, the Chinese electric vehicle maker is still struggling to win over drivers. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s next leader? LDP showdown pits Abe protégé against reformist scion
Recent polls suggest the party’s voters will decide between Sanae Takaichi’s conservative vision and Shinjiro Koizumi’s centrist appeal. ( read original story ...)
Sony Financial to Debut on Tokyo Stock Exchange After Spinoff
Sony Financial Group Inc. shares will start trading on Tokyo bourse on Monday after being spun off from Sony Group Corp. which is moving to focus on its entertainment and image sensor businesses. ( read original story ...)
Alcaraz into Japan semis as Gauff wins in China
Carlos Alcaraz beats Brandon Nakashima to move into the Japan Open semi-finals as Coco Gauff reaches the last 16 of the China Open. ( read original story ...)
Alcaraz powers into Japan Open semis, Rune crashes out
World number one Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday with a commanding 6-2 6-4 win over American Brandon Nakashima, while Danish third seed Holger Rune was sent ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Alcaraz Warns Taylor Fritz and Jenson Brooksby at Japan Open: ‘Not Let the American’s Go Further’
Carlos Alcaraz remains undefeated in Tokyo! Despite an injury scare in his opener against Sebastian Baez, the World No.1 has powered into the semifinals at the Japan Open after taking down America’s ... ( read original story ...)
Takaichi Sanae, the hardline nationalist who may soon lead Japan
O VERNIGHT SUCCESS”, a thumping 1980s pop song, blared as Takaichi Sanae stepped up to the podium to announce her candidacy to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party ( LDP ). The music choice ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Alcaraz’s Injury Worsens Ahead of Massive Japan Open Showdown
When things are going your way, the last thing that you want is an injury setback. Well, Carlos Alcaraz’s case is no different. After winning the US Open and a more disappointing Laver Cup loss for ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s 100% Pharmaceutical Tariffs Won’t Apply to the EU and Japan
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports will not apply to countries with negotiated agreements with the US that contain provisions on drugs, according to a White House official, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: A new beginning for the Wajima Church
In the Noto Peninsula, the Diocese of Nagoya witnessed the joy of the consecration of a new church in Wajima 20 months after a devastating earthquake razed the old one. As a sign of things to come, th ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo visitors exceed break-even point
The cumulative number of general visitors to the World Expo in Osaka has topped 22 million, which is regarded as the event's break-even point, its organizers said Sunday. About 22,000,500 people had ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s total visitor number surpasses break-even point
The organizer of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka says the number of visitors has exceeded the break-even point with 15 days remaining before the event closes. The organizer announced on Sunday that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP Contender Takaichi Hints at Review of US Trade Deal
A top contender to lead Japan’s ruling party suggested that a trade renegotiation with the US could be on the table if the deal doesn’t serve Japan’s interests. ( read original story ...)
China Open: Naomi Osaka Upset, Emma Raducanu and Qinwen Zheng Roll
The biggest headline from the second round of the China Open is Aliaksandra Sasnovich's upset victory over Naomi Osaka. Sasnovich entered the match as the WTA World No.130. Meanwhile, Osaka had ... ( read original story ...)
How ballet and hip-hop helped Valarie Allman win World Championship gold in Tokyo
At the World Championships in Tokyo Valarie Allman won the one title that had eluded the two-time Olympic champion ... ( read original story ...)