Japan’s new Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she wouldn’t endorse her past remarks that Japan’s economic fundamentals suggested the yen’s real value is closer to 120-130 per dollar.The yen was …
South Korean and Japanese leaders vow to improve ties in face of global uncertainty
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday pledged to strengthen ties between the neighbors, whose relations have long been strained by their bitter …
Trump trade: Japanese automakers may import some of their own US-built cars
Japanese automakers are considering importing some of their U.S.-built cars to Japan – a costly and impractical move that comes as Tokyo tries to placate President Donald Trump over its vast trade …
Trump in Japan: President holds talks with PM Takaichi and signs rare earths deal – as it happened
Trump met with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and addressed American military personnel on a U.S. naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, before speaking to business leaders.
Japanese Executives Called On by Trump Pledge U.S. Investment
Toyota said it would sell some of its U.S.-made cars in Japan, one of a number of announcements by companies responding to U.S. pressure over trade imbalances.
China’s auto funding blitz and a US rush for rare earths
Around the time Trump was leaving Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on board Air Force One, the Japan Mobility Show was kicking off at Tokyo Big Sight, just a few kilometres away. Journalists got an advance look …
Japan’s Central Bank Holds Fire as Tariffs, Politics Cloud Policy Target
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan held rates steady again, narrowing the window of opportunity to hike before year’s end as it waits for clarity on the impact of tariffs and a political leadership change in …
How Trump Is Extracting $900 Billion From Japan and South Korea
Donald Trump’s renewed trade offensive has come at a steep cost for Japan and South Korea. With little room to maneuver, both countries have been pressured by Washington to commit to investing …
Hegseth calls for early implementation of Japan’s defence budget increase
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday called for an early implementation of Japan’s plan to increase defence spending, but said he had made no specific demand on the scale of the …
Sri Lanka, Japan strengthen maritime ties
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer Akebono (DD 108) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday morning on an official visit. The dignitaries were warmly received by Japanese Ambassador to Sri …