Japan breezed past Taiwan in straight sets in the first round of the World Grand Prix on Friday, avenging a loss to its Asian rival at last year’s world championships. Saori Kimura helped the hosts find their rhythm with effective service points and Megumi Kurihara led the attack as Japan downed Taiwan 25-19, 25-17, 25-5 to improve to 3-1 in Pool D.
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JGB yield spikes raise alarm bells
by Reiji Yoshida
Is it a sign of a full-fledged economic recovery or a looming catastrophe in the monetary making? Recent spikes in Japan’s long-term interest rate, represented by the 10-year government bond, have created a stir and roused a deep sense of alarm among investors and ...