Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a Tokyo hospital on Monday for the second time within days, fanning further speculation about the state of his health. Abe suffers from chronic ulcerative …
How does Japan’s Abe score on his policy agenda?
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the nation’s longest serving premier, visited a Tokyo hospital on Monday as concerns deepened about his ability to continue in his post due to health issues and …
Nissan ‘confident’ in Thailand base
Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit believes Thailand will maintain its status as a major car production base in the post-Covid-19 period, with the Japanese carmaker Nissan relocating production …
Bavi set to strengthen into a typhoon and threaten Japan, China and the Korean Peninsula
Following Tropical Storm Higos, Tropical Storm Bavi has developed in the West Pacific Ocean.Bavi formed just east of Taiwan on Saturday morning, local time, according to the Japan Meteorological …
Japan’s Takuma Sato drives to his second Indy 500 victory
Indianapolis • Takuma Sato snatched his second Indianapolis 500 victory on Sunday as the Japanese racer held off Scott Dixon and ultimately won under caution at an Indianapolis Motor Speedway left …
Japan shows support for Hong Kong with human chain at demo
Protesters in the Japanese capital, Tokyo, formed a human chain in a “stand with Hong Kong” demonstration, calling on their government to take a firm stance against China’s imposition of strict …
China to begin issuing re-entry visas for Japanese business people denied return due to COVID-19
Those who have valid residential permits issued by Chinese authorities can apply for the re-entry visa, the Chinese Embassy said.
Op-ed: What Japan’s 1980s boom and bust can tell us about the Chinese economy
Three major vulnerabilities emerge in China’s economy at a potential turning point in its relations with the world, says Federated Hermes portfolio manager Steve Chiavarone.
South Korea urged to follow Japanese lead on coal finance ban
South Korea has been castigated by environmentalists and international investors for failing to follow Japan in slashing funding for coal power overseas. The criticism was levelled as Moon Jae-in’s …
Japanese companies very keen on Bangladesh: envoy
The Bangladesh government needs to take good care of Japanese companies operating here to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) from the island country as many business entities are waiting to …