Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military aircraft …
Yen Weakens as Japan’s Verbal Warnings Appear to Be Losing Effectiveness
The yen weakened against other G-10 and Asian currencies in early trade as Japanese authorities’ verbal warnings appear to be losing effectiveness.
WHO lists mpox vaccine by Japan’s KM Biologics for emergency use
The World Health Organization listed KM Biologics’ mpox vaccine for emergency use on Tuesday, making it the second shot to get the approval of the global health agency.
Youngsters are fleeing Japan’s once-mighty civil service
These days it is winter for Japan’s once-mighty civil service. Talented cadres are fleeing harsh work conditions in search of greater opportunities and more flexibility. The number of elite …
Italy, Japan, Britain discuss broadening GCAP jet fighter project to other countries
The leaders of Italy, Japan and Britain have discussed a potential broadening of the GCAP jet fighter project to other countries, the office of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday.
Is North Korea’s war rhetoric backed by real threats?
North Korea has ramped up its rhetoric, but stopped short of provoking a fight. Pyongyang, buoyed by ties with Moscow, remains wary of its military inferiority to South Korea, the US and Japan.
Bayer acquires rights to Cytokinetics’ heart drug in Japan
Bayer on Tuesday struck a collaboration deal with U.S. biotech firm Cytokinetics to acquire certain rights in Japan to an experimental heart drug, as the German group strengthens its cardiovascular …
Billionaire Charoen’s Frasers Property, Sekisui House To Build Singapore Luxury Condo
Frasers Property—controlled by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi—has partnered with Japan’s Sekisui House to redevelop a serviced apartment along the Singapore River into a luxury residential …
Analysis-Investors reload rate hike bets in Japan
Investors are betting a slide in the yen will force a hawkish shift at the Bank of Japan and are shorting bonds, buying bank shares and bracing for rates to rise as soon as next month.Markets are …
Hike in Beef-Bowl Prices Sends Japan’s Zensho Shares Higher
Shares of Japanese fast-food restaurant operator Zensho Holdings Co. jumped on its plans to raise prices at beef bowl chain Sukiya. A target price increase by Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co. also …