Just over a month after joint currency interventions failed to pull the yen significantly off multi-decade lows, shifting policy expectations have triggered a remarkable turnaround.
Japan deploys equipment to Indonesia’s Borneo to help fight wildfires causing toxic haze
A Japanese military transport ship docked on the island of Borneo on Thursday as part of a disaster relief mission to help fight wildfires in Indonesia that are causing a toxic haze impacting people’s …
How Japan, South Korea are building up naval capabilities for China threat
SINGAPORE — As China dwarfs other Pacific nations with its naval expansion in terms of raw tonnage, number of hulls and the amount of capabilities hitting the sea, US allies Japan and South Korea are …
Horiba expects India semiconductor opportunity to take off as fabs become operational
The Japanese semiconductor equipment maker says it is preparing to expand its India presence as the country’s chip manufacturing ecosystem takes shape …
Bank of Japan must raise rates further, board member says
Hawkish comments follow pressure from US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond markets …
Why Japanese companies stay in Bangladesh
Since the political changeover in August 2024, Bangladesh has experienced significant political and social changes. Under the interim government, uncertainty remained over policy direction and the …
Why Japanese companies stay in Bangladesh
Since the political changeover in August 2024, Bangladesh has experienced significant political and social changes. Under the interim government, uncertainty remained over policy direction and the …
Landslide hits Japan’s Mount Fuji after heavy rain
TOKYO, Sept 9 (Reuters) – A landslide struck one of the main starting points for climbers on Japan’s Mount Fuji on Wednesday, local broadcaster TBS reported, after heavy rain inundated large parts of …
Japanese helicopters to join Indonesia’s wildfires battle this weekend
JAKARTA, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Japan will deploy three CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters and their 180 crew in Indonesia this weekend to help contain wildfires, Indonesian defence officials said on …
Japan manufacturers’ mood hits near 5-year high on semiconductor demand: Reuters poll
Business confidence among big Japanese manufacturers climbed in September to its highest level since December 2021, buoyed by robust semiconductor and …