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- 1City Developments plans S$5 billion Asia investment pushβCity Developments, the Singapore property group controlled by one of the cityβs wealthiest families, wants to invest S$5
City Developments, the Singapore property group controlled by one of the city's wealthiest families, plans to invest S$5 billion (about US$3.9 billion) in Singapore, China and Japan by 2029. The move is aimed at regaining investor confidence after a public feud within the founding clan weighed on the company.
- 2Japan's Kawaijuku backs Vietnam's Do Ventures Fund II for educationβJapan's Kawaijuku backs Vietnam's Do Ventures Fund II to build education plays
Japanese education group Kawaijuku has become an investor in Do Ventures' second fund in Vietnam, with the aim of backing education-focused startups in the country. The tie-up links an established Japanese test-prep and education company with one of Southeast Asia's most active early-stage venture firms, as investors look to Vietnam's growing edtech and education services market for new opportunities.
- 3Japan moves to tighten immigration rules for foreignersβJapan moves to tighten rules for foreigners
Japan is moving to tighten rules affecting foreign residents, according to an Al Jazeera report, with the changes said to throw many foreigners' futures in the country into doubt. The measures come as Japan debates how to manage its growing migrant workforce amid labour shortages and public pressure over immigration.
- 4Japanese used bookstores boom as bulk buyers purchase books by the tonβJapanese used bookstores see 5x sales surge as books are being bought by the ton
Used bookstores across Japan are reporting a fivefold surge in sales, driven by bulk purchases of books measured in tons. Retailers say some single orders have reached 50 tons, with books shipped to the United States for AI scanning and then destroyed. Many smaller suspicious bulk buys are suspected to end up in similar foreign scan-and-shred facilities, raising concern that rare titles are being lost to the secondhand market.
- 5Japan face India in only T20I at Suzuki CupβJapan vs India | Match Highlights | Only T20I | #JPNvIND #SuzukiCup
Japan and India met in a one-off T20 International as part of the Suzuki Cup, with match highlights drawing massive attention across cricket audiences. The fixture pitted an emerging Japanese side against a far more established Indian team, and fans have been sharing and reacting to the highlights in large numbers.
- 6India reach Asian Games cricket semis as rain washes out Afghanistan tieβΌIND vs AFG, Asian Games 2026 cricket: India reach semis after quarter-final washout
India have advanced to the cricket semi-finals at the 2026 Asian Games after their quarter-final against Afghanistan was washed out by rain. The match in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan could not be played, sending India through on tournament seeding. Fans and pundits are debating whether rain-affected progress gives India an advantage in the knockout stages of the men's T20 competition.
- 7Asian Games 2026: India's medals tally and full winners listβAsian Games 2026: India medals tally and winners list - full table
Attention is on India's medals tally and full list of winners for the 2026 Asian Games, to be hosted in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. A full table tracking India's medal count and individual medalists is being followed, as fans and media keep up with the country's performance at the continental multi-sport event.
- 8Live athletics results and medallists at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Gamesβ20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: All athletics results and medallists live
The 20th Asian Games are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in 2026, and athletics results and medallists are being published live. Olympics.com is running a dedicated live results page covering all athletics events at the Games, allowing fans to track medals as they are decided.
- 9India face Japan in first T20I of 2026 seriesβLive: India Vs Japan, 1ST T20I, 2026 Series | Live Match Today Score Commentary | CricTalks
India and Japan are meeting in the first T20I of their 2026 cricket series, with live score commentary drawing a large audience as the match unfolds. A T20 international between the two sides is an unusual fixture, and the pairing is attracting attention from fans following ball-by-ball updates and reaction to how Japan competes against a major cricketing nation.
- 10India Face Japan in First T20I of 2026 SeriesβLive: India vs Japan, 1ST T20I, 2026 Series, Cricket Match Today Score Commentary, CricTalks
India are playing Japan in the first T20I of their 2026 cricket series, with fans following live score and ball-by-ball commentary. A matchup between an established cricketing power and an emerging associate nation is drawing wide attention, with viewers tracking the score and reacting to how Japan competes against India at the international level.
- 11Thailand's Puripol Boonson matches Asian record in 200m at Aichi-NagoyaβAsian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: True to his word, Thailand's Puripol Boonson matches Asian record in men's 200m
Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson has matched the Asian record in the men's 200 metres at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, delivering on a promise he had made beforehand. The performance makes him one of the standout athletics stories of the 2026 Games and a rising name in Asian sprinting.
- 12Football schedule and groups revealed for Asian Games 2026βFootball at Asian Games 2026: Full schedule, all results, groups and standings β complete list
A complete guide to the football tournament at the 2026 Asian Games has been published, covering the full match schedule, groups, standings and results. The tournament will run as part of the Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with men's and women's football among the most followed events of the multi-sport programme.
- 13India's boxing schedule and results guide for Asian Games 2026βIndia at Asian Games 2026 boxing: Know schedule, scores, results and medal winners - full list
Attention is on India's boxing contingent ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a guide circulating that lays out the full schedule, scores, results and medal winners for Indian boxers. Boxing has been a reliable source of Asian Games medals for India, and fans are tracking draws, matchups and podium finishes as the tournament unfolds.
- 14Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh take squash silver at Asian Games 2026βAsian Games 2026 squash: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh settle for silver medals in singles
Indian squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh finished with silver medals in the singles events at the 2026 Asian Games, both falling short in their title matches. The dual silver haul marks a strong showing for India's squash contingent, though both players will reflect on missed chances at gold in Japan.
- 15Indian players' tennis results at Asian Games 2026βAsian Games 2026 tennis: Scores, schedule, results of Indian players
Attention is on India's tennis contingent at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with coverage tracking scores, schedules and results for the Indian players as the tournament unfolds. Fans are following how the team fares in singles and doubles events at one of the region's biggest multi-sport competitions.
- 162026 Asian Games Table Tennis Coverage Draws Live Viewersβπ΄ 2026 Asian Games Live Table Tennis | δΉδΉη | εη | ΰΉΰΈΰΉΰΈΰΈ΄ΰΈ₯ΰΉΰΈΰΈΰΈΰΈ΄ΰΈͺ
Live table tennis coverage from the 2026 Asian Games is drawing audiences across Asia, with streams labelled in Chinese, Japanese and Thai reaching viewers worldwide. The Aichi-Nagoramore Games in Japan are the next major multi-sport event in the region, and table tennis is among the most closely followed sports.
- 17India vs Japan T20: Last Nine Balls Draw AttentionβIndia vs Japan, 2nd t20 Match - Higlights l IND vs JPN l Score & commentary, Last 9 balls Highlight
Highlights of the second T20 match between India and Japan are circulating, focused on the final nine balls of the game with score updates and commentary. Cricket fans are following the India vs Japan fixture closely, sharing clips of the closing moments and discussing how the match unfolded.
- 18Alcaraz opens Tokyo campaign against Michelsen as Nishikori bids farewellβAlcaraz faces opening Michelsen test in Tokyo, Nishikori to play Tiafoe in farewell
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his Japan Open campaign in Tokyo with a first-round match against American Alex Michelsen. The draw also sets up an emotional occasion for Japanese tennis, as Kei Nishikori is set to face Frances Tiafoe in what is being presented as a farewell appearance. Fans are following the tournament for Alcaraz's title push and Nishikori's send-off.
- 19India face Japan in T20 cricket matchβπ΄LIVE: India vs Japan, T20 match | IND vs JPN Live match Today | Live Cricket Score & Fan Chat
India and Japan are playing a T20 cricket match, with live coverage and score updates drawing a large fan audience following the action in real time. The fixture between the two sides is unusual at this level, which is adding to the attention as cricket fans follow the contest and chat through the game.
- 20Volleyball at Asian Games 2026: India schedule and resultsβVolleyball at Asian Games 2026: India schedule, scores, results and points table - full list
A full guide to volleyball at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan is circulating, listing India's match schedule, scores, results and the points table as the tournament unfolds. Fans are following the page for updates on how India's teams progress through the group stage and knockouts at the multi-sport Games.
- 21India Face Afghanistan In Asian Games Cricket Quarter-FinalβIndia vs Afghanistan Live Streaming Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket Quarter-Final Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
India take on Afghanistan in the men's cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, with fans searching for when and where to watch the match live. Sports outlets are publishing streaming and telecast details as interest in India's knockout-stage clash builds ahead of the fixture.
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TV Asahi announcer Akari Matsuoka was absent from her regular assistant role on the morning program 'Morning Show', prompting attention in Japan. Fellow announcer Shinichi Hatori explained on air that she was taking a one-week summer holiday. Viewers noticed her missing from the programme and searches for her name rose sharply as people looked for the reason behind her absence.
- 23Young women embrace baseball legacy of pioneering leagueβThe legacy of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is taking on new meaning as young players increasingly
The legacy of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is taking on new meaning as young players increasingly see baseball, rather than softball, as a sport they can pursue. The Japan Times reports that more girls are choosing to play baseball itself, extending the relevance of the league that gave women a professional path in the sport decades ago. The shift is being read as a sign of expanding opportunities for women in baseball.