Defending Asian Games champions Shanti Pereira and Ryan Lo are among those selected, along with Loh Kean Yew and the Quah siblings. ( read original story ...)
2026 Asian Games: 256 Singapore athletes make first cut for Aichi-Nagoya
The Games will be held in Japan from Sept 19 to Oct 4. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Aryna Sabalenka outshines Osaka and rockets into Paris quarterfinals
On a historic night at Roland Garros, Aryna Sabalenka showed exactly why she’s the world No. 1, overpowering Naomi Osaka in a match that was a dazzling mix of fashion, firepower, and high-voltage ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka’s superior serve helps her past spirited Osaka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka advances to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final with a hard-fought night session win over Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Group tops Tokyo stock market amid bets on AI boom
In a seismic shift, shares of SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG) surged on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on June 1, lifting its market capitalization above Toyota Motor Corp., making it the largest listed company ... ( read original story ...)
Japan denies “new militarism” after China claims
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi said on Sunday that the "door is always open" to China. ( read original story ...)
Japan considering rolling out sales tax cut in April 2027, Mainichi reports
TOKYO, June 2 (Reuters) - Japan is considering rolling out a two-year cut to an 8% levy on food sales from April next year, the Mainichi newspaper reported on Monday, citing an unnamed government ... ( read original story ...)
Boston Consulting Group exec urges Japan to clarify purpose of investment
Reiko Akiike, co-chair of Boston Consulting Group Japan, says she has strong expectations for investment in areas including AI, semiconductors and quantum technology. ( read original story ...)
Salesforce Japan to focus on helping firms deploy AI effectively
Salesforce Japan's CEO said firms often have fragmented systems in which data is scattered across departments, making it difficult for AI to access and use information efficiently. ( read original story ...)
The warning from Japan’s bond market goes beyond rising yield
Japan’s bond market turmoil is becoming a larger warning about government debt, inflation pressures and the limits of fiscal support as investors question Tokyo’s ability to balance spending with ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto rally today: Why Humanity, Near Protocol, Worldcoin are pumping
A crypto rally is happening among AI tokens today, as investors cheer the latest Anthropic IPO application and Nvidia news. Humanity token jumped by 27% in the last 24 hours, while Worldcoin (WORLD) ...
Sabalenka after Osaka: ‘Women’s tennis can create a fantastic atmosphere too’
World No.1 Sabalenka beats Naomi Osaka, reaches Roland Garros quarters, and hopes her night-session win paves the way for more women's matches under the lights. Finalist at Roland Garros last year, ... ( read original story ...)
“I can’t play relaxed against her”: Osaka describes the Sabalenka challenge
Naomi Osaka leaves Paris smiling despite loss – Reflects on personal growth and the Sabalenka challenge Eliminated in the round of 16 at Roland Garros by Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka left Paris with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya begins 2,000 yen on-the-spot fine for littering
TOKYO -- Beginning June 1, anyone caught littering in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward could be hit with an on-the-spot fine of 2,000 yen (about $13) by the ward ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Jangmi moves toward Japan’s Kyushu after lashing Okinawa
Typhoon Jangmi continued its northward journey towards Japan`s southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday after bringing strong winds and heavy weather conditions to Okinawa, prompting transport ... ( read original story ...)
VOX POPULI: Megahit ‘Blue Light Yokohama’ still shines bright around port city
So is the “Open Yokohama” logo mark created by the city in 2009 to represent its future. In 1968, Yokohama’s association with the color blue became indelible with the release of a pop song titled ... ( read original story ...)