One of the world’s biggest liquefied natural gas suppliers, QatarEnergy [RIC:RIC:QATPE.UL], is in talks with Japanese firms for a long-term deal to supply LNG from its North Field expansion project, five trading and industry sources told Reuters.
Japan’s Kato Says US Treasury Holdings Could Be Negotiation Card
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said that the country’s US Treasury holdings could be a card in its trade negotiations with the US, in response to a question asking whether Japan’s stance of not easily selling the holdings could be seen as a negotiation tool.
Snake on a train line: Reptile causes major delays in Japan
The 39-inch serpent tangled itself on an overhead power line, electrocuting itself and causing delays of over an-hour-and-a-half, the operator said.
Couche-Tard advances deal talks for Japan’s Seven & i with access to books
Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) and Japan’s Seven & i said they have signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that will give the Canadian company access to the Japanese retailer’s financial data as it seeks a $47 billion acquisition.
Car ramming in Japan injures 7 schoolchildren and suspect is arrested on the scene
Police in Japan say a man was arrested on suspicion of driving his car into seven schoolchildren who were walking home
Japan, Vietnam pledge to support global free trade
Japan and Vietnam yesterday agreed to boost bilateral trade and uphold global rules on the free flow of goods as Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met Vietnamese leaders in Hanoi while both …
Japan and Indonesia top their groups at Sudirman Cup
Japan’s Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida beat Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan 21-18 18-21 21-18 in the women’s doubles to take Japan to the top of Group C with a 3-2 victory at the …
Trade deals with India, Japan, South Korea to come into effect soon: Trump
Trump also noted that even though the US will try to make many deals with the countries that have been hit by tariffs, in many cases, he would have to take a hard line …
Bank of Japan Slashes Growth Forecast as Trade War Hits
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan halved its growth forecast for the Japanese economy as U.S. tariffs begin to bite, highlighting how President Trump’s efforts to rewire U.S. trade are hitting economies around …
Japan’s share buybacks nearly triple in April as governance push gains pace
Share buybacks announced by Japanese companies in April nearly tripled on the previous year as boards opted for placating investors over holding dry powder for tariff uncertainties.