STORY: Pelosi's brief trip to Taiwan, where she arrived unannounced with a congressional delegation late on Tuesday and left on Wednesday, marked the highest-level U.S. visit to the self-ruled island, ... ( read original story ...)
Work stoppages and no chatting at lunch: Japan Inc grapples with COVID
Japanese companies are temporarily shutting offices or suspending production as they battle a record wave of COVID-19, disrupting businesses in a country that has until now weathered the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy likely rebounded in Q2 with unleashing of consumers: Reuters poll
Japan's economy likely rebounded in April-June from contraction in the previous quarter thanks to solid consumer spending in face-to-face services no longer hindered by coronavirus curbs, a Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
China missile drills around Taiwan a threat to regional security, says Japan PM
Fumio Kishida welcomes Nancy Pelosi in Tokyo and urges Beijing to halt planned four days of military exercises sparked by US House speaker’s visit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to urge broader corporate efforts on human rights
The Japanese government has been working up guidelines for corporate efforts to support human rights. The industry ministry has released draft measures calling on firms to do more. ( read original story ...)
Gauff beats former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka in straight sets
Coco Gauff held off four-time major champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday night to advance to the quarterfinals at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic. Gauff, the No. 6 seed, held all of her ... ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff shines in second round win over Naomi Osaka in front of sold-out San Jose crowd
Actually, I don’t know — the future is probably already here.” It sure felt “here” in San Jose on Thursday night, as Gauff defeated Osaka 6-4, 6-4 in front of a sold-out crowd of 2,250 at. A crowd ... ( read original story ...)
Gauff thwarts Osaka fight-back to reach San Jose WTA quarter-finals
American teenager Coco Gauff built a big lead early then had to dig deep late for a 6-4, 6-4 victory over four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka Thursday at the WTA hardcourt tournament in San Jose ... ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff holds off late fightback to defeat Naomi Osaka and reach quarterfinals in San Jose
In a blockbuster clash between two of the biggest names in tennis, Coco Gauff came out on top against Naomi Osaka in San Jose on Thursday night, defeating the four-time Grand Slam champion and former ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff set up blockbuster second-round clash in San Jose
The two WTA stars shone brightly in their first-round matches on Tuesday and will now play each other on Thursday night. ( read original story ...)
Three takeaways: Gauff comes through wild finish to beat Osaka in San Jose
No.6 seed Coco Gauff followed up her perfect match in the first round to hold off former No.1 Naomi Osaka and advance to the quarterfinals at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic. ( read original story ...)
Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic Preview: Cori Gauff vs. Naomi Osaka Betting Odds and Match Preview
Naomi Osaka (No. 41 in the world) meets Cori Gauff (No. 11) in the Round of 16 of the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic.Gauff is the favorite against Osaka for this match, with -145 ... ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff bests Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic
Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Naomi Osaka on Thursday night. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi in Tokyo: China will not isolate Taiwan
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there. She made the remarks in Tokyo, the final leg of an Asia tour ... ( read original story ...)
US Will “Not Allow” China To Isolate Taiwan, Says Nancy Pelosi In Tokyo
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that the United States will "not allow" China to isolate Taiwan, after her visit to the self-ruled island infuriated Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Chinese military exercises aimed at Taiwan a ‘grave problem’ for region, Japan’s PM says
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday that China's military exercises aimed at Taiwan represent a "grave problem" that threatens regional peace and security after five ballistic missiles ... ( read original story ...)