The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA), with technical assistance from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and financial support from the Japanese government, has introduced master …
Japan and US trade negotiators spoke again on Saturday, Japan gov’t says
Japan’s top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick spoke by phone for 30 minutes on Saturday and explored the possibility of a trade deal, the Japanese …
Trump signs off on U.S. Steel merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel
The agreement brings the companies one step closer to completing the $14.3 billion sale of U.S. Steel that the companies agreed to in December 2023.
Japan and US explored possibility of trade deal, Japan trade negotiator says
Japan and the U.S. on Friday explored the possibility of a trade agreement, Japan’s top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, told a briefing, while refraining from commenting how close they are to …
Japan’s chief meteorologist calls rumors of a July earthquake a hoax and urges people not to worry
Rumors in Hong Kong and other Asian cities of a major earthquake or a tsunami in July in Japan have led to flight cancellations and reductions in service, affecting tourism.
Trump approves U.S. Steel merger with Japan’s Nippon after companies sign national security agreement
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday approving U.S. Steel’s merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel, after the companies signed a national security agreement with the U.S. government.
Japan Calls Out China Over Unusual Maneuvers, Warns It Could Lead to Accidental Collision
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy J-15 Fighter intercepting a Japanese P-3C Orion. JSDF Photo Japan reached out to China, expressing concern the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy J-15 fighters …
US Ally Secures Military Access to Contested South China Sea
The Philippines is the third country to sign a reciprocal access agreement with Japan, after Australia and the United Kingdom.
Safe-Haven Currencies Strengthen After Israel Launches Attack on Iran
Safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc strengthened in morning Asian session after Israel’s attack against Iran.
Japan’s US Treasury holdings not a topic in Bessent meetings, minister says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he had not specifically discussed Japan’s $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasury securities during past …