Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga waves after a debate organized by the Liberal Democratic Party, Youth Bureau and Women’s Bureau at the LDP headquarters …
UK strikes ‘historic’ trade deal with Japan
Brexit trade deal after reaching a historic agreement with Japan that is expected to increase trade by £15bn a year. The deal was reached after a compromise on agriculture under which the UK will have …
Japan says will look for better ways to counter missile attacks
Japan’s National Security Council (NSC) on Friday said Japan needs to consider better ways to deter missile attacks and pledged to formulate a new national security strategy by the end of the year.
Japan ship operator to pay $9M over Mauritius oil spill
A Japanese operator of a bulk carrier that struck a coral reef and caused a widespread oil spill off the coast of Mauritius says it will provide 1 billion yen ($9 million) to fund environmental projec …
Singapore and Japan to launch ‘green lane’ for business, official travel on Sep 18
Singapore and Japan will launch a “reciprocal green lane” to facilitate essential business and official travel between the two …
Singapore, Japan to Start Reciprocal Business Travel Lane
Singapore and Japan will begin a reciprocal green lane for business and official travel on September 18, according to a joint government press statement.
Japan’s business sentiment shows solid improvement
A government poll shows that sentiment among major Japanese companies has improved significantly. Managers are starting to feel upbeat after a resumption of output in some industries, including …
Japan’s New Government Should Focus on Response to Coronavirus, Digitalization: Reuters Poll
Out of the total economists surveyed in the poll, the median forecast of 30 analysts showed Japan’s economy is expected to contract 6.0% this fiscal year, the biggest contraction …
Japan Post group says to resume insurance sales on Oct 5
The Japan Post group said on Friday it would resume sales of insurance products on Oct. 5 after a suspension of more than a year due to revelations of improper sales practices.
UK poised to strike trade deal with Japan
Brexit trade deal after Britain and Japan made a breakthrough on agricultural access, according to negotiators. Toshimitsu Motegi, the Japanese foreign minister, and UK trade minister Liz Truss will …