WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday that he will meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington on Thursday, and hoped to hold talks with the …
Japan urges G20 to stabilise markets, warns of US tariff damage
WASHINGTON – Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday urged G20 counterparts to cooperate in stabilising markets, warning that U.S. tariffs and countermeasures taken by some countries …
Japan urges G20 to stabilise markets, warns of US tariff damage
WASHINGTON – Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday urged G20 counterparts to cooperate in stabilising markets, warning that U.S. tariffs and countermeasures taken by some countries …
Tech, autos boost Japan’s Nikkei on receding trade war worries
Chip shares won big, with Tokyo Electron and Advantest the Nikkei’s two top movers in index-point terms. Nintendo jumped 5.4% as early demand for the upcoming Switch 2 outstripped the video game maker …
Japan’s Business Service Prices Stay Elevated Before Tariffs Hit
Service prices among businesses in Japan stayed elevated last month, indicating sustained inflationary pressures before the impact from US tariffs kicks in, as the Bank of Japan prepares to set policy …
US told Japan it could not give special treatment regarding tariffs, NHK says
The Trump administration told Japan’s trade delegation that it could not give Japan special treatment regarding its tariff measures, in response to Tokyo’s strong demand for a review during the …
Lone Star Funds buys 175-room hotel in Japan
Private equity company Lone Star Funds has revealed the completion of the acquisition of a 175-room hotel in Yokohama, Japan, for an undisclosed amount. Purchased by an affiliate of Lone Star Real …
US rules out setting currency targets in trade talks with Japan
The U.S. does not have specific currency targets in mind as part of bilateral trade talks with Japan, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday, ahead of an expected meeting with Japanese …
What It Means To Be Wealthy In Japan
Thinking of moving or traveling to Japan? Here’s what it means to be wealthy, if you’re eligible for a digital nomad visa and how far your money might go.
Ex-Japanese Finance Minister Wants Trump To Correct His ‘Misunderstanding’ Before Trade Talks: ‘We Shouldn’t Rush In’
A former Japanese minister said President Donald Trump’s administration must correct several misunderstandings regarding U.S.-Japanese ties. In an interview with Bloomberg on Wednesday, former …