As Yoshihide Suga replaces Shinzo Abe as Japanese Prime Minister, radical departures from Mr. Abe’s broad economic program are unlikely. But Mr. Suga could still leave a lasting impact if he declines …
Ex-Nissan executive Greg Kelly pleads not guilty in Japan trial
A highly-profile trial is underway in Japan featuring an American lawyer, Nissan and a famous fugitive. CBS News’ Lucy Craft reports on the latest developments from Tokyo where former executive Greg …
Toyota Halts India Growth, Blaming ‘We Don’t Want You’ Taxes
Local unit of Japanese automaker slams the high rates levied. Comes as Modi trys to woo global manufacturers to offset slump.
Philippines, Japan sign ¥50-B standby loan for post-disaster response
The Philippines and Japan on Tuesday inked a JP¥50-billion (roughly P23 billion) loan agreement to support the government’s immediate budgetary needs for post-disaster response upon the declaration of …
Here’s how Bank of Japan’s ETF purchases affect stock market returns: Jefferies
Companies where the Bank of Japan accounts for the highest daily trading value have outperformed the markets significantly, says Shrikant Kale at Jefferies. Got a confidential news tip? We want to …
2 passengers forced off planes in Japan this month for not wearing masks
Tokyo (CNN) — Two passengers on separate flights were forced to disembark from flights in Japan this month after refusing to wear masks while on board. One incident occurred Saturday and involved a …
Investors should avoid Japan for other Asian markets: Credit Suisse
Dan Fineman of Credit Suisse discusses why he prefers investing in Korea and other Asian markets to Japan right now .
After Sweeping Party Poll, Japan’s Suga Faces Tricky Call on Snap Election
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga poses for a picture following his press conference at LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) headquarters, in Tokyo, Japan September 14, 2020. Nicolas …
Analysis: With Abe’s exit, Seoul seeks to mend Japan ties
It took a bombshell resignation before Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe heard anything nice from South Korea. The rare praise came after years of diplomatic …
Japan’s Next Prime Minister Emerges From Behind the Curtain
Yoshihide Suga’s years as a shadow power in Japanese politics left him a bit of a cipher. Now he is emerging to take control of the world’s third-largest economy at a time of deep uncertainty.