Japan largest business lobby known as Keidanren on Monday urged the Japanese government to promptly consider exempting overseas arri …
Vaccine chief Kono popular favorite to become Japan’s leader
Japan’s outspoken Cabinet minister in charge of vaccinations, Taro Kono, has the most popular support to become the country’s next leader, according to opinion polls released Monday, as potential …
Britain shows off Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to anxious Japan
Britain showed off its HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to Japan’s defence chief on Monday at a naval base near Tokyo, marking the start of a permanent military presence in a region trying to come …
Japan’s COVID minister Kono popular with voters for PM, may get heavyweight backing – media
Taro Kono, Japan’s minister in charge of fighting COVID-19 and a top choice of voters for Japanese prime minister, may also pick up the backing of a popular ruling party heavyweight in the race for …
More than a technocrat, Japan wants a prime minister who communicates well with the public: Expert
Tobias Harris of the Center for American Progress says Taro Kono, the minister in charge of Japan’s Covid vaccination rollout, might have an advantage above his competitors as the public has responded …
Green Energy Stocks Surge in Japan on Bets for Anti-Nuclear PM
Frenzied buying from retail traders sent Japan’s renewable energy stocks soaring Monday as Taro Kono — a politician known for opposing nuclear power — emerged as a top contender to become prime …
Myanmar junta agrees to ASEAN call for ceasefire to distribute aid -Kyodo
Myanmar’s military rulers have agreed to an ASEAN call for a ceasefire until the end of the year to ensure distribution of humanitarian aid, Japan’s Kyodo news agency said, citing the envoy of the …
Japan’s stock market emerges as clear winner of Suga’s abrupt resignation
While the race for ruling party leader remains wide open, the Japanese stock market has emerged as a clear winner of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s abrupt departure, with the broad Topix index …
Japan business lobby wants quarantine exemption for the vaccinated
The Japan Business Federation on Monday put forward a set of proposals aimed at normalizing the nation’s economic activity now that vaccinations have made steady progress. One of the group’s proposals …
Stocks Climb Aided by Japan; Aluminum Jumps: Markets Wrap
Most Asian stocks rose Monday amid an ongoing rally in Japan sparked by the planned exit of the prime minister and as traders mulled slower U.S. hiring that may delay a reduction in Federal Reserve …