SoftBank (OTC: SFTBY), the Japanese technology company, is moving ahead with its plans to shore up cash by selling assets, announcing a stake sale of its Japanese wireless holdings. In a press …
Ex-Green Beret, son arrested for helping former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn flee Japan
Both men were wanted by the Japanese government for their alleged roles in smuggling Ghosn out of the country in a large black box used for musical equipment.
At least 23 presumed dead after suspected arson attack in Japan
At least 23 people are confirmed or presumed dead after a fire at a TV studio in Japan. Flames broke out inside the three-story building in Kyoto overnight, and nearly 40 people were hurt. Rescue …
Trump downplays new missile tests from North Korea
South Korea says North Korea fired two more short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan. It was Pyongyang’s third missile test in eight days. Talks aimed at de-nuclearizing North Korea have stalled …
U.S masses planes at Japan base to show foes and allies it can handle coronavirus
U.S. Air Force transport aircraft on Thursday massed at Washington’s key Asian military air transportation hub, Yokota Air Base in Japan, to show potential foes and allies it was ready for action …
Rare online outrage in Japan forces Abe to delay controversial bill
Outbursts of political anger are rare in Japan. Street protests tend to be tame and some are led by the elderly. Government supporters have swamped online debate at times, and the Shinzo Abe …
Tokyo top prosecutor quits, justice minister says, in blow to Japan’s Abe
Tokyo’s top prosecutor resigned on Thursday for gambling during Japan’s coronavirus state of emergency, the justice minister said, in another blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose support has waned …
The Latest: Japan weighs attending G-7 if rescheduled in US
Japan’s top government spokesman said Thursday that the country is considering attending the Group of Seven summit meeting, if the U.S. reschedules the canceled gathering …
In cash-rich Japan, a fifth of firms now see risk of insufficient capital
One in five Japanese companies are worried they may not have sufficient capital if the coronavirus crisis persists, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, underscoring how even some of the world’s biggest …
In Blow to Japan’s Abe, Media Say Tokyo Top Prosecutor Set to Resign
Tokyo’s top prosecutor was set to resign after a report that he gambled illegally during Japan’s coronavirus state of emergency, media said on Thursday, in a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose …