Sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved slightly, adding more evidence of recovery just a week before a closely watched central bank meeting.
Trump’s Pentagon policy pick pushed for Japan to spend 3% of GDP on defense
Elbridge Colby said in an interview earlier this year that Japan is moving at a leisurely pace on defense despite being under threat from China and North Korea.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
This month, Japan’s international tourism industry will close out a remarkable, record-breaking year. “All the (tourism) indicators are set to rise: contribution to the Japanese economy, increasing …
Japan’s Bond Market Is Set to Absorb Biggest Supply in a Decade
Investors are set to face the largest supply of Japanese sovereign bonds in at least a decade as the central bank plans to shrink its balance sheet, adding to debtholders’ woes from rising interest …
Philippines imposes temporary import ban on live cattle from Japan after LSD outbreak
The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle and buffalo as well as their products from Japan due to the outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD), its Department of …
Japan’s antitrust watchdog to find Google violated law in search case: Report
Japan’s competition watchdog is expected to find Google guilty of violating the country’s antitrust law, Nikkei Asia reported on Sunday (Dec 22), citing sources. The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) …
Vietnam’s first subway opens with assistance from Japan
A ceremony in Vietnam’s largest city Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday celebrated the opening of the country’s first subway, built with help from Japan.
Zelenskyy to replace Ukraine ambassador to Japan
In a diplomatic reshuffle, the outspoken and charismatic Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, is set to be replaced.
Oman-Japan Business Forum explores trade cooperation, green tech
Oman’s commitment to developing green hydrogen, ammonia and renewable energy technologies align with Japan’s zero-emissions strategy …
Cambodia to grant Japan visitation rights to China-linked naval base
Cambodia’s influential former Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Friday that Japan would be granted visitation rights to the country’s Ream Naval Base, a facility the United States is concerned could …