Tag: Japan
South Korea inoculates Olympic athletes ahead of Tokyo Games
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea began administering fast-track COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday to athletes, coaches and others expected to attend the Tokyo Olympics.
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US opens 2nd-chance Olympic baseball qualifying vs Nicaragua
CARY, N.C. — The United States will open its second chance to qualify for the baseball tournament at the Tokyo Olympics when it faces...
Tokyo Olympics, IOC push ahead during state of emergency
TOKYO — Local organizers and the International Olympic Committee pushed ahead Wednesday with plans to open the postponed Tokyo Olympics in just under three...
LPGA Tour returns to Singapore, Thailand for 2 events
SINGAPORE — The LPGA Tour heads to Asia for an abbreviated two-event schedule in Singapore and Thailand for the first time in 18 months...
Toyota acquires Lyft’s self-driving unit for $500 million
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. has acquired the self-driving division of American ride-hailing company Lyft for $500 million, in a move that underlines the...
Australian Olympians to be given COVID-19 vaccine priority
SYDNEY — Australian athletes and support staff preparing for the Tokyo Olympics will be given priority for vaccines.
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Olympic chief marks Japan’s pride week with LGBTQ event
TOKYO — The head of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday took part in an event marking Japan's LGBTQ pride week at a center in...
Tampa Bay event moves to late April date, LPGA goes to Asia
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Apple Music launches more than 100 city-focused music charts
NEW YORK — Apple Music is coming to a city near you — the streaming service has launched daily music charts focused on particular...
New UK aircraft carrier to set sail for Asia next month
LONDON — A fleet of British warships and military aircraft billed as the “largest concentration of maritime and air power to leave the U.K....
