The chairman of Japan’s Nippon Foundation says the charity will spend $2 million to help move tens of thousands more Rohingya refugees to a remote island in Bangladesh and provide them with skills …
Japan not ruling out options against forex volatility: finance chief
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan is watching forex movements with urgency and will not rule out any options to respond “appropriately” to excessive volatility, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Tuesday as …
Japan not ruling out options against forex volatility: finance chief
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan is watching forex movements with urgency and will not rule out any options to respond “appropriately” to excessive volatility, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Tuesday as …
Biden to meet Japan’s PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set for his much-anticipated visit to Washington. The visit, which will include a glamorous state dinner Wednesday, comes amid growing concerns about provocati …
China concerns bring new unity to once-turbulent US-Japan-Philippines relationship ahead of major White House summit
When the leaders of the US, Japan and Philippines meet at the White House on Thursday, a key topic binds their relationship – common concern over China.
U.S., Japan to announce military cooperation, joint NASA lunar mission
President Biden is hosting Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit this week, deepening ties between close allies.
Biden to meet Japan’s PM Kishida and hold trilateral meeting with Philippines
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is beginning a much-anticipated visit to Washington on Tuesday. Kishida will take part in a meeting with Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
China Constantly Coerces Japan and Philippines, US Envoy to Japan Emanuel Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China constantly uses coercion and pressures other countries, including Japan and the Philippines, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said on Monday.
US, UK, Australia consider Japan’s cooperation in AUKUS security pact
Britain, the U.S. and Australia said on Monday they are considering working with Japan through their AUKUS security pact, despite U.S. export-control restrictions that challenge the existing partners’ …
Japan’s early cherry blossoms lose their lustre
T he Japanese ritual of cherry blossom viewing should be one of life’s simple pleasures. Once a year, in early spring, the delicate flowers bloom for ten days, prompting a natio …