Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will travel to Japan later this month on a rare trip outside of the Middle East.
Aukus expansion: Japan, South Korea want in on Pillar 2 – but trust is still a sticking point
Of the three Aukus aspirants, New Zealand would likely find it easiest to slot into the pact’s security framework – and all would face opposition from China.
India unveils monument to dead from brutal World War II battle
The Kohima Peace Memorial was unveiled on Wednesday in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland state and the scene of some of the worst fighting in the conflict. The state’s chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, and Japan’s ambassador to India, Hiroshi Suzuki, were among those who attended.
Japan’s airlines are not enjoying country’s status as a hot tourist spot
Japan has become a hot tourist destination this year. Overseas visitors to the country reached a historic high in March as they flocked to the country attracted by a cheap currency. The Japanese yen fell to its weakest level against the dollar in 34 years last month. Yet local airline stocks are not enjoying the boom.
Japan economy expected to shrink in Q1 due to weak consumption
Japan’s economy likely contracted an annualised 1.5% in the January-March quarter as all key drivers of growth slumped due to an uncertain outlook, a Reuters poll showed, which will probably set back Bank of Japan efforts to raise interest rates.
Global stocks are no longer a monolith. Why India and Japan ETFs are drawing investors into single-country funds in 2024.
In this edition, we look at single-country ETFs, which have staged a strong comeback in 2024 as investors are becoming more selective in their regional allocations amid a strong U.S. dollar and interest-rate uncertainty.
Japan economy expected to shrink in Q1 due to weak consumption: Reuters poll
Japan’s economy likely contracted an annualised 1.5% in the January-March quarter as all key drivers of growth slumped due to an uncertain outlook, a Reuters poll showed, which will probably set back Bank of Japan efforts to raise interest rates.
Japan’s defense chief calls for more counter-drone tech
The move comes in the wake of drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showing a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted port.
Biden’s ‘Xenophobic’ Slur Wrongs India and Japan
India has welcomed immigrants, including persecuted ones, for thousands of years.
Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
Japan’s defense chief has called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted navy port west of Tokyo.