Hideki Matsuyama’s victory at Augusta National will resonate throughout the whole of the Far East after he became the first Japanese man to win a major, writes Iain Carter.
A Quiet Masters Winner Long Lionized in Japan
Just a hat tip and some hugs — an understated, in-the-moment recognition of a seminal achievement for Matsuyama, the first Asian-born golfer to claim a green jacket, and for golf in Japan. “When the …
The Masters: Hideki Matsuyama survives late mistakes to win first men’s major for Japan
Hideki Matsuyama overcame a nervy start and a pressure-induced back-nine stutter to become the first Japanese player to win a men’s major.
Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie bowing respectfully to Augusta symbolizes emotional Masters win for a proud Japan
Like Yu Darvish in baseball and Naomi Osaka in tennis before him, Matsuyama is hoping that his victory can bring a bright future for golf in Japan. “I hope it will affect golf in Japan in a good …
After sleepless night, golf-mad Japan celebrates Matsuyama’s Masters triumph
TOKYO — There were a few bleary eyes in corporate Japan on Monday morning. In this golf-crazy nation, it’s hard to overestimate the impact of Hideki Matsuyama’s historic Masters triumph and impossible …
Philippines’ new law cuts corporate tax, improves fiscal incentives system
BCDA President and CEO Vivencio B. Dizon noted that many Japanese firms have been doing business in the Philippines in industries such as real estate and manufacturing. In Clark, an area north of …
Philippines’ new law cuts corporate tax, improves fiscal incentives system
BCDA President and CEO Vivencio B. Dizon noted that many Japanese firms have been doing business in the Philippines in industries such as real estate and manufacturing. In Clark, an area north of …
EMERGING MARKETS-South Korea’s won, Thai baht lead Asian currencies lower
April 12 (Reuters) – The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0206 GMT. Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 109.540 109.65 +0.10 Sing dlr 1.343 1.3413 …
Kirin’s flawed exit from Myanmar tests the bounds of ESG
Just five days after Myanmar’s military seized power in early February, the Japanese brewer Kirin expressed grave concern and announced that it was terminating its five-year-old joint venture with a …
Japan hails ‘bright news’ of Matsuyama’s Masters win
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan sucked in its breath as Hideki Matsuyama almost blew his chance to win the Masters but the golfer’s one-shot victory at Augusta National sparked a joyous reaction back home as …