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Carlsberg and Sapporo go in big on alliance in Asia, UK
This recent global-level partnership agreement was signed between the larger Carlsberg Group and Sapporo in the form of a joint venture, and will see Carlsberg expand its Sapporo operations to Laos, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s latest fashion statement inspired by ‘trailblazer’ Iverson
Naomi Osaka has proved she knows how to make a grand entrance at Grand Slams - and has done it again at the US Open. ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Bessent calls time on big stimulus
By Leika Kihara ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug 31 (Reuters) - When the U.S. joined Japan's efforts to shore up the yen, it wasn't for nothing. This week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spelt ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka brings style and steel for wining start to US Open
By Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka unveiled another bold Grand Slam walk-on outfit at the U.S. Open on Monday before the two-time champion battled to a 7-6(6) 7-6(3) ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s US Open look channels Allen Iverson with gray hoodie and hair in cornrows
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her U.S. Open debut, and the former NBA superstar liked the look. Osaka made her usual fashionable entrance for her match against ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka begins quest for third US Open title with straight-sets win
Naomi Osaka survived a brave challenge from Anastasia Zakharova to secure a straight-sets victory and begin her bid for a third US Open title on Monday night. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka references Allen Iverson with US Open outfit
Naomi Osaka celebrated Basketball Hall of Famer Allen Iverson with her outfit ahead of her US Open first-round win against Anastasia Zakharova on Monday night. Osaka walked on the court with a custom ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka explains the Allen Iverson influence that plays a role in her career
Tennis star Naomi Osaka discussed the influence that Allen Iverson has had on her career at the 2026 U.S. Open. Osaka is one of the most fashion-forward stars in the world of tennis right now, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka pays tribute to Allen Iverson with striking US Open outfit
Naomi Osaka made another grand entrance at the US Open with a burnout hoodie inspired by NBA and fashion icon Allen Iverson styled by Law Roach. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka On Channeling Allen Iverson and NYC In Custom Who Decides War at the 2026 US Open
The US Open has always felt like a homecoming of sorts, so I wanted to harness the energy and vibe of the city into my look,” Osaka tells Vogue. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on renewed Middle East tensions, energy gains
Tokyo stocks opened mixed Tuesday, with the Nikkei stock index dragged down by overnight losses on Wall Street amid a resumption of m ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is using AI, drones and wolf robots to keep bears at bay
Bear attacks in Japan have hit a record high, with 13 deaths and more than 220 injuries recorded between April 2025 and March 2026. It is a sharp increase from the same period the previous year, when ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US agreed orderly yen movement critical for market stability, finance minister says
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Monday she met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and agreed that orderly yen movement is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturing new business rises at fastest pace since 2018, PMI shows
TOKYO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing sector picked up in August as new business grew at the fastest pace since January 2018 on solid demand for semiconductors and AI-related products, a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka woman arrested after placing $27 million in fake anime merch orders over two years
Mayu Yoshida, 32, allegedly used 238 fake accounts to flood Shueisha's Jump Character Store with orders she never intended to pay for. ( read original story ...)