A Japanese government official called on China to expand a program allowing certain mainland investors to put more money abroad, citing “strong enthusiasm” for Japanese stocks.
Wind chime market in Kawasaki, Japan, brings together art, color and sound
The annual chime market is happening now through July 21 at the Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple in Kawasaki, Japan. This is the 30th anniversary of the event.
Dollar gains broadly; yen dips before election Japan election
The dollar rebounded broadly on Thursday following a turbulent session on Wednesday when U.S. President Donald Trump denied reports that he was planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
US Ally Calls China Greatest Threat
In its 2025 white paper, Japan’s Defense Ministry said the world faces the most perilous security environment since World War II.
Dollar climbs as traders mull Powell’s future, yen dips ahead of Japan election
The dollar was broadly stronger against major peers on Thursday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest comments on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future, while concerns over a pivotal …
Couche-Tard scraps $46 billion bid for Japan’s Seven & i
TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) – Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.TO) on Thursday pulled its $46 billion bid to buy Seven & i Holdings (3382.T), saying the retailer refused to engage constructively on …
Seven & i shows Japan M&A is still not easy, even with better governance
Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings has again lived up to a reputation for shrugging off investor calls for better returns. This time, it also provides a reminder that even amid a corporate …
Japan voters see little hope for tariff reprieve in car maker Mazda’s hometown
When car maker Mazda sneezes, everyone catches a cold, say people in its hometown of Hiroshima in western Japan, but these days, auto parts maker Yuji Yamaguchi fears a deep chill is on the way.
Has Japan’s ‘Rice Minister’ Brought Down Prices Enough to Save His Party?
Shinjiro Koizumi has scrambled to cut soaring rice prices ahead of a high-stakes election this weekend. Will it be enough to buoy support for the Liberal Democratic Party?
Japan’s Exports Drop Again as Tariffs Weigh
Exports fell for a second straight month in June, fueling fears that U.S. tariffs will halt Japan’s economic recovery and complicate the central bank’s policy plans.