Tag Archives: Japan

Government bonds and oil stabilize as Iran emphasizes easing: markets align

(Bloomberg) — Global markets showed signs of stability as traders awaited further developments in the Middle East following Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel this weekend. Most read from Bloomberg The dollar was little changed against its Group of 10 peers, while government bonds headed lower after yields fell in the previous session. Oil prices fell… Read More »

What happened at the last Olympic Games? A look back at Tokyo 2020

The organization of the Olympic Games in Tokyo was not quite what the country had imagined when it won the Games for the first time in 2013 – Shutterstock/Tibor Illyes As the eyes of the world will soon be on Paris, we look back at the recent Summer Olympics, which took place in the Japanese… Read More »

Japanese astronauts will participate in NASA moon landings in exchange for a moon rover

The first non-American to walk on the moon will be a Japanese astronaut, based on a new agreement between the United States and Japan. US President Joe Biden announced the target on Wednesday (April 10) during a state visit by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. “The science and education ties between Japan and the United… Read More »

Japanese Grand Prix 2024: ‘No one will catch Max this year’

Super Max: A fourth world title seems like a formality [Getty Images] After the Japanese Grand Prix, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff painted a gloomy but realistic picture of the Formula 1 season. “No one is going to catch Max this year,” he said after Max Verstappen’s success at Suzuka. “His driving and the car… Read More »

With a new teen star and a high-octane press, the USWNT is fun again

The four-decade history of the U.S. Women’s National Team is filled with dazzling talent and legends of soccer. It’s full of brilliant attackers and ruthless finishers. They are Mia Hamm and Michelle Akers; Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd. They’re Hall of Famers, football royalty and household names — none of whom have ever done what… Read More »

Japanese Grand Prix 2024: when is the race, qualifying, past results and where to watch

The Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka returns to the F1 calendar for the second time in just over six months – Getty Images/Yuchi Yamazaki The 2024 Formula 1 season continues with the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. F1’s traveling circus will travel to the Japanese circuit for the second time in just over six months,… Read More »

JAXA and Toyota’s moon rover ‘Lunar Cruiser’ is now a Transformers toy

Now it can be revealed that Japan’s proposal for a future lunar rover is ‘more than meets the eye’. As first announced last June but only now available, a new scale model of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Lunar Cruiser not only faithfully reproduces, but transforms, the details of the astronaut transport developed in… Read More »

No quick fix for Williams car shortage

F1 notes: No quick fix for Williams car shortageWILLIAM WEST – Getty Images The problems with Williams’ spare cars will continue and the problems of Ferrari’s Jeddah hero in Formula 2 will continue. Car week makes its paddock notebook available for the third round of the 2024 Formula 1 season in Melbourne. Williams will also… Read More »

Who is qualified for invitations to the 88th Masters Tournament?

Here is an overview of the players who have currently qualified for invitations to the 88th Masters Tournament. The field will be finalized the Friday before tournament week, with one spot reserved for the winner of the Valero Texas Open if not otherwise qualified. The top 50 in the official world golf rankings after this… Read More »

These six drivers can benefit most from the expansion of the F1 network

6 drivers who can benefit from the expansion of the F1 networkKym Illman – Getty Images Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc described it as “a matter of time” before Oliver Bearman becomes a full-time rival in Formula 1. However, predicting a full-time drive in F1 is virtually impossible these days, and that’s mainly because there are… Read More »