Caveats: It’s still very early in Trump’s global trade war. And a company could theoretically blame the tariffs publicly for reductions it had planned before he took office. Watch for Securities and …
Japan sees little scope for grand deal on yen in talks with US
When Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato meets his U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent in Washington this week, the yen is shaping up to be a major topic of discussion, though sources say Tokyo will …
IMF cuts Japan’s growth forecast as Trump tariffs bite
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its economic growth forecast for Japan and projected the central bank would lift interest rates at a slower-than-expected pace due to the impact of …
Hoshino Resorts Debuts Mountain Hotel Brand as Japan Tourism Surges
Hoshino Resorts is launching a new mountain hotel brand called Lucy, debuting in September at Oze National Park. Lucy will offer consistent amenities like private rooms, modern toilets, showers, meals …
China urges Japan to help fight US tariffs together, Kyodo reports
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has sent a letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba calling for a coordinated response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff measures, Japan’s Kyodo news agency …
The Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness
From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — or rage?
China’s rare earth curbs threaten global auto supply chains
China’s expanded export controls on critical rare earth elements have raised alarms across the global automotive and defence industries, with European and Japanese manufacturers warning that supply …
Japan sees little scope for grand deal on yen in talks with U.S.
When Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato meets his U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent in Washington this week, the yen is shaping up to be a major topic of discussion, though sources say Tokyo will …
Japan household goods maker to boost production in US
A Japanese household goods maker with a manufacturing hub in China is boosting production in the United States. The move comes amid the worsening trade friction between Washington and Beijing. The …
Japan’s Nomura to buy Macquarie’s US, European asset management units for A$2.8 billion
BENGALURU] Japanese investment bank Nomura will acquire Macquarie Group’s public asset management operations in the United States and Europe for A$2.8 billion (S$2.3 billion), the companies said on …