Tokyo inflation slows to less than 2%

The latest inflation figures for Tokyo show prices in the capital are still rising but at a slower pace. The consumer inflation rate for April fell below the Bank of Japan's 2 percent target. Tokyo's ... ( read original story ...)

Swiatek, Gauff through in Madrid Open as Osaka falls

World No 1 Iga Swiatek beat Wang Xiyu 6-1, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Thursday as she bids to win the competition for the first time. and she's off 💨@iga_swiatek is into the next round after defeating Wang Xiyu 6-1, 6-4. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Big Bet on Interest Rates May Not Pay Off

William Sposato is a Tokyo-based journalist who has been a contributor to Foreign Policy since 2015. He has been following Japan’s politics and economics for more than 20 years, working at Reuters and ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka eliminated by Samsonova in Madrid

Samsonova did apply plenty of pressure in the final set – forcing five break points compared to just one for Osaka – and was ultimately rewarded in the closing stages of a con ( read original story ...)