History and geography both play a role in Japan’s wariness of Russia. Russia is a close neighbour. Tokyo is closer to Vladivostok than Beijing. And rivalry between the two countries stretches back to …
Japan’s real wages fall for 23rd straight month, dampening Bank of Japan’s hopes for ‘virtuous cycle’
The data comes after Japan’s unions secured the highest wage increases in 33 years. But those pay hikes benefit only a fraction of Japan’s workers.
UBS JV to acquire Credit Suisse Japan wealth management business
UBS said on Monday its Japanese wealth management joint venture with SuMi TRUST Wealth Management Co, will acquire Credit Suisse’s wealth management business in Japan following the Swiss bank’s …
Japan Eco Watchers Index Falls To 14-Month Low; Outlook Eases
A measure of public opinion about the Japanese economy weakened in March to the lowest level in more than a year, and the outlook …
Former Japan FX tsar says yen weakening could trigger intervention at ‘any time’
Japanese authorities could intervene in the foreign exchange market to stem sharp falls in the yen “at any time” if its moves are excessive enough to warrant such action, a former top currency …
‘Social Order Could Collapse’ in AI Era, Two Top Japan Companies Say
Telecommunications company NTT and leading newspaper Yomiuri will issue a manifesto calling for new laws to restrain generative AI.
What’s your single best tip for traveling in Japan? Here’s what frequent visitors said
Japan has long captivated travelers.But many of its most famous qualities — from the cuisine to the country’s nationwide culture of civility — can initially be befuddling for outsiders too.To help …
Japan’s Kishida warns world at ‘historic turning point’ as he touts US alliance ahead of Biden summit
Spiraling geopolitical tensions have pushed the world to a “historic turning point” and are forcing Japan to change its defense posture, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told CNN Sunday ahead of …
Motor racing-Verstappen returns to winning ways to lead Red Bull 1-2 in Japan
By John Geddie SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) -World champion Max Verstappen got back to winning ways on Sunday with a third straight pole-to-flag victory at the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix, leading team …
Motor racing-McLaren clear on F1 pecking order after trailing Ferrari in Japan
McLaren’s Lando Norris said it was disheartening to fight a losing battle against Ferrari in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix and that it was clear the Italian team still has the edge when it comes to …