Activist investors submitted shareholder proposals to a record number of Japanese companies holding annual general meetings in June, adding to pressure on firms not used to friction to improve …
Japan court awards asylum seekers damages over prolonged detention
A Japanese district court has ordered the state to pay a total of 1.2 million yen ($8,260) in compensation to two asylum seekers, rul …
One person dies from suspected heatstroke in Japan, 100 hospitalized in Tokyo
The heatwave gripping Japan has turned deadly. Officials in the central prefecture of Gifu say one person has died from suspected heatstroke.
Chinese navy drill near Japan sparks concern and protest
A Chinese naval drill near Japan has sparked concern from Tokyo, which in recent days lodged a protest with Beijing and made the rare decision to publicly disclose Chinese military movements.
Exclusive: Japan plans to cut super-long bond sales by 10% to ease market concerns, draft shows
Japan’s government plans to cut sales of super-long bonds by about 10% from the original plan in a rare revision to its bond programme for the current fiscal year, trimming overall bond issuance as a …
U.S. Steel ceases trading on the NYSE as Japan’s Nippon finalizes takeover
U.S. Steel shares stopped trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday after Japan’s Nippon Steel completed its acquisition of the iconic American industrial name. President Donald Trump has …
More than 70% of Japan firms see tariff impact within expectations, Reuters poll shows
A significant majority of Japanese firms have found the business impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs within expectations and have not found it necessary to change investment plans, a …
Tokyo Struggles For Trade Deal As Japan’s Exports Tumble On Trump Tariffs
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, speaking after the G7 summit in Canada, confirmed that negotiations with Washington had failed to yield a full tariff agreement.
Marcos sets Japan trip for World Expo 2025, business meetings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to leave for Osaka, Japan for business meetings and to attend the World Expo 2025, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Wednesday. It did not yet …
Marcos sets Japan trip for World Expo 2025, business meetings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to leave for Osaka, Japan for business meetings and to attend the World Expo 2025, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Wednesday. It did not yet …