In his address to the U.S. Congress last week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called China’s military actions “an unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge” to the world, and vowed …
(4th LD) Finance chiefs of S. Korea, U.S., Japan recognize ‘serious’ concerns over ‘sharp’ won, yen depreciation
The finance chiefs of South Korea, the United States and Japan acknowledged “serious concerns” over the recent “sharp” depreciation of the South Korean won and Japanese yen during their first …
US, Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs vow to work closely on forex
The finance ministers of the United States, Japan and South Korea agreed Wednesday that the countries will step up efforts to bu …
US, Japan, S. Korea finance chiefs vow to work closely on forex
The finance ministers of the United States, Japan and South Korea agreed Wednesday that the countries will step up efforts to bu …
Japan firms see English disclosure requirement as a burden, poll shows
Almost all Japanese companies in a Reuters monthly corporate poll see the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s planned requirement to have top-tier firms disclose key financial statements in English as a burden.
Japan tourism hits record, but business mood sours
STORY: Japan just posted more record figures for tourism. The number of visitors surpassed 3 million in March – the first time they’ve ever gone above that level. Arrivals have been boosted by factors including the weak yen.
China-South Korea competition grows in Vietnam
“Looking at the cumulative amount of investment in Vietnam since 1988, South Korea ranks first with $85.8 billion, ahead of Singapore and Japan. However, in recent years, Korea has been in a neck-to-neck competition with China,” Kim Hyong-mo told the Japan-based Asia news magazine.
Stowaway snake causes delay for bullet train in Japan
One of Japan’s famously punctual high-speed bullet trains experienced a rare 17-minute delay when a snake was found in a passenger car.
Japan, US finance chiefs agree to closely communicate on FX
Japan and the United States agreed to closely communicate on currency markets, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday after a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Minor damages reported after 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday local time, off the west coast of Shikoku Island.