Kiefer Ravena, one of the Philippines' pioneering Japan B. League imports, finds a new home with the Yokohama B-Corsairs after three years with the Shiga Lakes ... ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2024: Osaka vs. Navarro Prediction
No. 113-ranked Naomi Osaka will face No. 17 Emma Navarro in Wimbledon Round of 64 on Wednesday, July 3. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Alcaraz, Sinner and Gauff open Wimbledon campaigns in style, injury rules out Sabalenka
By Pritha Sarkar and Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -For the last 50 weeks, Carlos Alcaraz knew the exact date and time he would walk back on Centre Court to open the defence of his Wimbledon title and the Spaniard kept his goosebumps in check on Monday to book his place in the second round. ( read ...
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz cruises in first round at Wimbledon; Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka withdraw
Alcaraz, who won the French Open three weeks ago, defeated Novak Djokovic in last year’s Wimbldeon final but said he was still nervous before Monday’s match. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan To Participate In ‘Tourism EXPO Japan 2024’ In Tokyo
Azerbaijan is set to participate in "Tourism EXPO Japan 2024" (TEJ) in Tokyo, Japan's capital. The State tourism Agency has begun preparations for the event, which will run from September 26-29, ... ( read original story ...)
3 Tanabata festivals to check out in Tokyo this July 5-7 weekend
Summertime is festival time in Tokyo. And while many associate the season with Bon Odori, that’s not the only celebration happening around this time of year. Kicking off the festive summer season is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan interest rates could rise to 0.5% by March 2025, says Mizuho Bank CEO
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could hike interest rates twice by the end of March 2025 to reach 0.5%, reflecting the real growth rate of the Japanese economy, the head of Mizuho Financial Group's banking ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Seeks to Back More Strategic Deals By Japan’s Mid-Caps
A growing number of Japan’s mid-cap companies are considering buyouts and other strategic options, according to Mizuho Financial Group Inc., which is seeking to increase lending and advisory services ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori goes on grocery run with stepdaughter North West in Tokyo
Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, was spotted grabbing a few groceries with his daughter North West in Japan on Thursday. Censori was photographed checking out at a FamilyMart store with some goodies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fin min affirms FX vigilance but avoids intervention warning
Japan's finance minister said on Tuesday authorities were vigilant to sharp currency market moves, as the yen continued its slump to fresh 38-year lows against the dollar, but stopped short of giving ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2 billion, source says
Private equity firm Blackstone is nearing a deal to sell Japanese supplement maker Alinamin Pharmaceutical to North Asian buyout fund MBK Partners for 350 billion yen ($2.17 billion), a person with ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka vs. Navarro Live Stream & TV Channel, July 3
Preview the Naomi Osaka vs. Emma Navarro match with Wimbledon TV channel, live stream, match info, and H2H stats ( read original story ...)
Japan will remain vigilant to forex moves, finance minister says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese authorities will remain vigilant to currency market moves, finance minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, as the yen continued its downturn to fresh 38-year lows. Speaking ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2 billion, Nikkei reports
Private equity firm Blackstone is to sell Japanese drugmaker Alinamin Pharmaceutical to North Asian buyout fund MBK Partners for 350 billion yen ($2.17 billion) the Nikkei newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Outfit of the Day: Unruffled Naomi Osaka’s Wimbledon kit divides the internet
As she powered her way to her first match win at the All England Club in six years, Osaka's unique Nike look almost stole the show on Court 2. ( read original story ...)
Big Risks Will Hound Japan’s Longest Bonds Even as Supply Falls
Japan’s super-long bond issuance looks set to drop, but it’s a case where less still means more than the market may be able to handle. ( read original story ...)