By Iain Withers and Anton Bridge LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese banks Mizuho and MUFG are targeting buying or partnering with overseas money managers, they told Reuters, joining other Japanese …
Japan’s Finance Minister Says Crypto Assets Can be Part of Diversified Portfolio
Kato’s remarks come amid concerns over Japan’s high debt-to-GDP ratio and the potential for financial repression and yen depreciation.
Support for Japan PM Ishiba surges despite election defeat, poll shows
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba surged nearly 20 percentage points, a Yomiuri newspaper public opinion poll showed on Monday, despite his ruling coalition losing its majority in July’s parliamentary election.
Man in northeastern Japan injured, apparently attacked by a bear
A man in his 60s was injured in an apparent bear attack in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sunday. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using this site you are consenting to their use and accept our policies. Learn more…
Ireland set Women’s Rugby World Cup record in key win over Japan
Ireland achieved its highest Women’s Rugby World Cup score after putting down Japan 42-14 in Northampton on Sunday. The Irish scored six converted tries to pass their previous World Cup high of 40-5 against Kazakhstan in 2014.
Ramaphosa leans on Japan as gateway out of US tariff quagmire
President Cyril Ramaphosa highlights Japan’s tariff adjustments as a pivotal opportunity for enhancing South Africa’s trade relations during his address at the TICAD9 Summit.
South Korea’s Lee in Tokyo to highlight friendly ties with Japan before key summit with Trump
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has held his first full summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo.
Long-awaited Philippine credit risk database goes live
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) have launched a credit risk database system to help financial institutions assess the creditworthiness of …
US Airman Found Dead in Japan
The U.S. Air Force said an airman assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base has been found dead in Shimoda, Japan. He was found on Wednesday, August 20. The cause of death is under investigation, the Air Force said.
Matcha madness leaves Japan’s tea ceremony pros skeptical
Minoru Handa, the third-generation chief of suburban tea store Tokyo Handa-en, which sells green and brown tea as well as matcha, says the appeal of matcha is in its versatility. Unlike tea leaves, …