The Bank of Japan predicted growth of just 0.5 percent, cutting its previous forecast in half, and decided against another hike in interest rates.
Four Japan automakers see higher U.S. sales on last-minute demand
Four Japanese automakers Thursday reported rises in new vehicles sales in the United States in April, boosted by last-minute demand that reflects concern car prices will rise due to additional …
‘I might get killed’: Japan police probe link between body found at man’s home, his ex
A bag containing a body of unknown gender and age has been found inside a house in this city’s Kawasaki Ward, sparking an investigation in
Exclusive: QatarEnergy in talks with Japan on long-term LNG supply deal
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 …