Unlike the European Union, the Japanese government has made no indication it plans to impose any kind of reciprocal tariff on the U.S.
ST180: 180 years of covering Japan, from isolationism to Westernisation to war and peace
But I did not understand the Japanese language or fully appreciate the country’s deep cultural influence. Japan seemed like a nation past its prime, its economy overtaken by China, its pop culture …
Japan Leads Global Long-Bond Drop as Spending Takes Center-Stage
Yields for long-term debt from Japan and Germany to the UK and France rose on Monday as growing concern over widening fiscal deficits dented demand.The yield on Japan’s 30-year notes jumped the most …
India’s bullet train dream speeds ahead: First undersea tunnel section completed in Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor
India completes first section of undersea bullet train tunnel. E10 Shinkansen trains to debut alongside Japan. MAHSR corridor gains momentum.
US demands to know what allies would do in event of war over Taiwan
Trump administration says it is trying to prevent war but raises eyebrows by calling for commitments from Australia and Japan …
Asia Braces For Trump’s Tariffs: South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan Scramble Ahead Of August Deadline
Several Asian economies are racing to strike last-minute trade deals with the U.S. ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline that could trigger steep new tariffs under President Donald Trump’s global tariff …
JGBs Fall on Japan’s Fiscal Worries Ahead of Upcoming Election
JGBs fell in price terms in the morning Tokyo session on Japan’s fiscal worries ahead of the Upper House election on July 20.
About 85% of Japan households expect prices to rise a year from now, BOJ says
About 85% of Japanese households expect prices to rise a year from now, a quarterly central bank survey showed on Monday.
Asian Stocks Possibly Trading Below Estimated Values In July 2025
As July 2025 unfolds, the Asian stock markets are navigating a complex landscape shaped by recent U.S. tariff announcements and mixed economic signals from major economies like Japan and China. Amid …
Thailand wants its hot springs to rival Japanese onsens, but can the new tourism plan work?
The Thai government is pushing a nationwide policy to position the kingdom as a top-tier wellness destination, with a hefty budget and multi-year strategy to develop infrastructure.