New U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump may delay, but likely won’t derail, the Bank of Japan’s plan to raise interest rates further as policymakers seek to avoid renewed yen falls that …
Motor racing-Norris tops times in Japan practice, Tsunoda sixth on Red Bull debut
By Nick Mulvenney SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) -Championship leader Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren in first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday as Yuki Tsunoda impressed on his Red …
Trump tariffs to ‘put downward pressure’ on Japan economy: BOJ chief
TOKYO (Kyodo) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of wide-ranging tariffs will “put downward pressure” on the Japanese and global economies, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Friday.
Japan’s PM, Opposition Parties to Discuss US Tariff Responses
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet Friday with opposition leaders to discuss responses to US tariffs following a report that the Japanese government is considering compiling an extra budget to …
Exclusive: Morgan Stanley raising about $680 million for Japan real estate fund, sources say
Morgan Stanley is raising about 100 billion yen ($684 million) for a Japan-focused real estate fund, two people familiar with the matter said, highlighting investor interest in property as the world’s …
Japan says it is leaving all options open against Trump’s tariffs
Japanese Trade Minister Yoji Muto said on Thursday that Japan is leaving all options open to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs. In a press conference, Muto said he had …
Japan’s Mar services PMI revised higher to 50; yen rallies amid trade war concerns
In response to the new U.S. tariffs, Japan expressed ‘serious concerns,’ labeled the decision ‘extremely regrettable,’ and is exploring all counter-measures. They requested an exemption, formed a task …
April Fools’ Prank Goes Wrong as Japan Frets Over Rice Shortage
Rice prices in Japan are no laughing matter, as food vendor Hokka Hokka Tei found on Tuesday when an April Fools’ prank went awry.
Bank of Japan expresses concerns over US tariffs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warns the global economy could take a major hit from President Donald Trump’s planned new tariffs.
Lone Star Funds Announces Sale of Japanese Rental Property Portfolio Tokyo β
Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) today announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Real Estate Fund VI, L.P. has successfully completed the sale of Tokyo β (“Tokyo Beta”), one of the largest rental property …