Change to civil code will bring Japan into line with other G7 countries, amid concerns existing law inflicts psychological harm on children …
U.S., Japan, Korea finance leaders launch first trilateral meeting
The United States, Japan and South Korea kicked off their first trilateral finance leaders’ meeting on Wednesday, underscoring their resolve to counter China’s growing presence in global trade and …
The Role of the Private Sector in Japan-Ukraine Cooperation
Furthermore, Japanese involvement in Ukraine spotlights the role of the private sector in rebuilding the country, as business and economic actors can aid long-term Ukrainian economic recovery and strengthen bilateral ties through corporate cooperation.
Japan, S.Korea finance chiefs reportedly discussed weak currency exchange rates
Japan and South Korea’s finance ministers have reportedly confirmed that measures can be taken against sudden fluctuations in currency exchange rates. On Tuesday, Japanese Finance Minister Suzuki …
Japan opposition party to propose using BOJ’s ETF dividends for child care
Japan’s biggest opposition party is set to propose the government taps dividend income from exchange-traded funds (ETF) owned by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to help fund a planned $23 billion child care support package.
Japan firms business mood slips as weak yen squeezes households
Business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers and services sector firms slid in April from the prior month, dragged down by cost-of-living pressures and shaky economic conditions in major market …
GOP lawmaker demands action from Japan PM on key issue impacting hundreds of US children abroad
GOP Rep. Chris Smith is calling on Japan’s prime minister to act to ensure that hundreds of American children abducted by their parents in Japan are reunited with their families.
The US ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to a stronger security alliance
The U.S. ambassador to Japan has urged Tokyo to take a greater role in developing, producing and supplying weapons “to enhance our collective security” amid conflict in Ukraine, Gaza and elsewhere
Finance chiefs of Korea, US, Japan to hold 3-way talks for first time
Finance leaders from South Korea, the United States and Japan were set to hold their first-ever trilateral meeting in Washington on Wednesday, to step up economic cooperation amid heightened …
US Ally Detects China Spy Ship Near Coast
The Beijixing, the Chinese navy’s sole Type 815 or Dongdiao-class intelligence-gathering vessel, was spotted 25 miles southeast of the Kusagaki islets as it moved from the East China Sea toward the Pacific Ocean at 1 a.m. local time on April 13, according to a report by the Joint Staff of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces.