Parts of Japan still searching for missing people and evacuating those stranded by deadly floods and mudslides were bracing for more pounding rains through the weekend.
Japan Bank for International Cooperation — Moody’s assigns A1 to JBIC’s USD gov’t-guaranteed bond
The debt is guaranteed by the Government of Japan. JBIC’s A1 rating reflects its very strong links with the Government of Japan (A1 stable). An upgrade of the ratings would require an upgrade of the …
A sushi restaurant chain in Japan is using AI to evaluate tuna cuts
A Japanese advertising agency has created an app that uses AI to allow humans to easily grade the quality of a tuna cut.
State Department approves $23.1B sale of 105 F-35s to Japan
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $23.1 billion sale of 105 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to the government of Japan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Thursday.
U.S. State Department OKs Possible $23 Billion Sale of F-35s to Japan
A U.S. Air Force pilot takes off in his Air Force F-35A aircraft from the 388th and 428th Fighter Wings to participate in a combat power exercise, after he formed up i …
US gives the green light to Japan’s massive $23B F-35 buy
The United States on Thursday approved a planned purchase by Japan of a total 105 F-35 joint strike fighters, moving the country one step closer to becoming the biggest foreign customer of the …
Japan looks to reopen business travel with 10 more Asian economies
TOKYO — Japan intends to begin talks in mid-July on resuming business flights with 10 more … Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Mongolia. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to unveil plans for …
Photos: Scenes of devastation from floods in Japan
Torrential rains and landslides have left at least 58 people dead in Japan and dozens are still missing. The Japanese island of Kyushu has experienced widespread flooding and, according to the Japan …
South Korea president pledges ‘different path’ in Japan trade row
South Korean President Moon Jae-in vowed to walk a different path than neighboring Japan during a visit to local firm SK Hynix.
EU lawmakers urge Japan to end parental child “abductions”
The European Parliament urged Japan to comply with international rules on child protection and to allow for joint parental custody after a number of EU citizens were denied access to their children by …