Japanese lawmakers are pushing to lower the crypto tax rate from 55% to 20% and introduce a new regulatory framework for digital assets. Japan was …
Cosmo to launch Japan’s first sustainable aviation fuel production in April
Cosmo Energy Holdings is set to launch Japan’s first domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel in April, a step toward the country’s goal of replacing 10% of jet fuel with a cleaner alternative …
Japan’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage in law is unconstitutional, a court finds
A Japanese high court has ruled that Japan’s refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, a latest victory for the same sex couples and supporters seeking equal rights …
US-Japan alliance unequal, Trump complains
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Japan is not required to protect the United States militarily and makes “a fortune” from it economically, as he fired off an impromptu broadside at a key ally.
UK’s Lammy: Japan can help Ukraine by ramping up economic pressure on Russia
British foreign minister David Lammy said on Friday that Japan could help Ukraine by ramping up economic pressure on Russia, adding that Tokyo and London had a shared interest in a rules-based world …
7-Eleven’s Japanese owner appoints American CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid
Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, appointed its first foreign CEO and handed him the task of overhauling its business to fend off a $47 billion …
Sri Lanka signs $2.5 billion loan restructuring deal with Japan, first on its road to recovery
Sri Lanka’s finance ministry expressed gratitude, saying Tokyo had played a “pivotal role” in facilitating the country’s debt restructuring.
Sri Lanka clinches deal with Japan to restructure $2.5 billion in debt
Sri Lanka and Japan signed agreements on Friday to restructure $2.5 billion worth of debt, completing two years of talks that will assist the island nation in getting back on its feet after a severe …
Sri Lanka clinches deal with Japan to restructure $2.5 billion in debt
Sri Lanka and Japan signed agreements on Friday to restructure $2.5 billion worth of debt, completing two years of talks that will assist the island nation in getting back on its feet after a severe …
Sri Lanka signs $2.5b debt deal with Japan
Sri Lanka signed a deal with Japan Friday to restructure $2.5 billion in loans, marking the first agreement with bilateral creditors who had pledged debt relief to the cash-strapped nation last year.