Standing at just 5 feet 8 inches tall, Yuki Kawamura is perhaps an unlikely basketball star. “It’s not like I can do any dunk shots,” says the NBA’s current shortest player, who is almost a foot below …
Japan’s trade minister heads to Washington for tariff talks.
Yoji Muto is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.
Japan govt panel members urge vigilance on rising inflation, rate impact
Private-sector members of a key Japanese government panel on Monday urged policymakers to be vigilant to the risks of rising inflation hurting the economy as the country’s long-term government bond …
Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits 16-year high amid weak auction, rate-hike bets
TOKYO] Japanese government bond yields climbed to multi-year highs on Monday (Mar 10), with the 10-year bond yield hitting a more than 16-year peak, after weak results at an auction for five-year …
Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits 16-year high amid weak auction, rate-hike bets
TOKYO] Japanese government bond yields climbed to multi-year highs on Monday (Mar 10), with the 10-year bond yield hitting a more than 16-year peak, after weak results at an auction for five-year …
India slaps anti-dumping duty on water treatment chemical from China, Japan
The decision follows recommendations from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), the commerce ministry’s investigation arm …
Artisan Partners opposes Japan retailer Seven & i’s CEO choice
Artisan Partners , a U.S.-based investor in Seven & i Holdings , on Sunday opposed the Japanese retailer’s CEO succession plan and urged the company to reconsider a takeover offer, according to a …
Rio Takeda of Japan shoots a blistering 8-under 64 in China to win her second LPGA title
Rio Takeda shot a blistering 8-under 64 on Sunday to win the LPGA’s Blue Bay tournament by six shots ahead of Minjee Lee of Australia, the second LPGA title for the young Japanese. The 21-year-old …
Japanese firms eye P23.5 billion investments in Philippines
Four Japanese firms are looking to invest a total of P23.5 billion in the Philippines, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
Japan pledges US$11.3mil grant aid to finance socioeconomic development in Laos
VIENTIANE: The government of Japan, a key aid provider to Laos, has pledged financial support amounting to 1.707 billion yen (US$11.3 million) to finance development activities.