YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) — Japan and African nations agreed Friday to cooperate in realizing “stable supply and responsible development” of critical minerals amid growing global moves to ensure economic …
Kenya says Japan will extend $169 million in Samurai financing
Japan will provide up to 25 billion yen ($169.42 million) in Samurai bond financing to Kenya, the East African country’s foreign minister Musalia Mudavadi said on Thursday.”This facility will strength …
Ramaphosa strengthens ties with Japan to bolster SA’s economy amid US tariff challenges
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meetings with Japanese business leaders at TICAD9 aim to boost South Africa’s economic landscape, focusing on renewable energy and the automotive sector amidst rising US …
Dentsu signals ‘bold restructuring’ to stay afloat outside Japan
Experts say that Dentsu’s Japan business, which contributes 42% of its net revenue, continues to perform strongly, recording 5.3% organic growth in the first half of 2025. However, the international …
Japan exports clock steepest plunge in more than four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%
The trade readings come after Japan reported its second-quarter GDP figures, which saw the country beat expectations as net exports drove growth.
US tariffs on Chinese graphite spark opportunity for India’s Epsilon
India’s Epsilon Advanced Materials is moving swiftly to close deals to supply critical components to Japanese and South Korean battery makers in the U.S., a top executive said, after Washington imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports.
China to show off troops, high-tech weapons at massive WW2 parade
China will stage a massive military parade next month in Beijing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War Two following Japan’s surrender, mobilising tens of thousands of people and …
China to show off massive troops, high-tech weapons at WW2 parade
China will stage a massive military parade next month in the heart of Beijing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War Two following the surrender of Japan, mobilising tens of thousands of …
Japan’s July exports clock steepest plunge in more than four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%
The trade readings come after Japan reported its second-quarter GDP figures, which saw the country beat expectations as net exports drove growth.
Japan chain stops rice ball sales after staff fake expiry dates
A Japanese convenience store chain has suspended the sale of rice balls, or onigiri, and other deli items at 1,600 stores after it found that staff had faked their expiry dates.