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 …
Hegseth welcomes Japan’s arms spending increase, says alliance key to deter China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan’s commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending …
Man accused of assassinating Japan’s ex-prime minister Shinzo Abe pleads guilty: “Everything is true”
“There is no doubt that I have done all this,” Tetsuya Yamagami said in court, admitting to the murder of the country’s longest-serving leader in 2022.
Trump-Xi meeting looms over APEC conference in South Korea as free trade falters
South Korea this week will host leaders from major Pacific Rim economies, including the United States, China and Japan, for an annual summit that has long championed free trade. The multilateral …
Singapore investors flock to Japanese real estate as yen hits multi-year low
At one investment firm, Singaporeans have overtaken Hong Kong investors to become its top buyers of Japanese properties, now accounting for half of all transactions.
South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350B investment
After a charm offensive in Japan that culminated in $490 billion in investment commitments, President Donald Trump is set to meet with South Korea’s leader on Wednesday as a trade deal with that …
Trump plans to meet Nvidia CEO; dines with Apple, Salesforce chiefs in Japan ahead of APEC event in South Korea
CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday. Trump is on a visit to Japan and South Korea, where he will meet global leaders and industry chiefs at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, events in Gyeongju …