South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok has said the country is in discussions over his likely visit to China and a ministerial meeting with Japan, following up on a trilateral summit held in …
Japan concerned more about negative aspects of weak yen, finance minister says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday he was concerned more about the negative aspects of the current weakness in the yen right now, reiterating Japan’s warnings …
South Korea, US, Japan nuclear envoys condemn North Korea satellite launch
The nuclear envoys of South Korea, the United States and Japan during a phone call on Tuesday strongly condemned the latest attempt by North Korea to launch a satellite, Seoul’s foreign ministry said.
Japan’s business service prices rise at fastest annual pace since March 2015
Japanese corporate services prices in April rose at their fastest pace since early 2015, Bank of Japan data showed on Tuesday, boosted by labour costs in the services sector.
Philippine economy to triple by 2033 – Recto
The Philippine economy is expected to triple by 2033, putting the country in the league of China, Japan, India and South Korea, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said. During the Philippine Economic …
Japan sees record returns of lost-and-found items
A record number of lost items in Japan were returned to authorities in 2023, highlighting the country’s unwavering commitment to honesty and civic duty. Authorities are urging pet owners to be more …
Check out one of Japan’s top 100 mountains reflected on Imori Pond
Lying in the shadow of Niigata Prefecture’s Mount Myoko, Imori Pond is a scenic getaway fit for solo travelers and families alike. Regardless of when you visit, you’ll have plenty to enjoy as you …
Fonterra filling gap in Japan’s dairy market as Japanese farmers abandon the industry in droves
Japan’s loss could be Fonterra’s gain: as Japanese farmers abandon the industry in droves, Fonterra’s branch there is filling the gap. It’s a success story that suggests their new business strategy of ditching consumer brands like Anchor and Mainland, to concentrate on selling dairy ingredients, could be a winner.
Typhoon kills 3 in Philippines, gains strength as it heads towards Japan
MANILA – The first typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2024 killed at least three people, further gaining strength as it headed to Japan. A seven-month-old baby and two others died on May 26 after they were hit by falling trees in Quezon, a province near …
Nuclear Statement Issued by China, Japan and South Korea
C hina, Japan, and South Korea discussed North Korea’s nuclear weapons program during their three-way summit in Seoul on Monday, with nuclear-armed Pyongyang announcing it intends to launch another spy satellite in the coming days.