TOKYO — An influx of new customers is increasing the risk of bad loans for Japan’s consumer finance industry, while lenders face higher funding costs as interest rates rise.
Japan consumer lenders brace for bad debt on ‘revenge spending’
TOKYO — An influx of new customers is increasing the risk of bad loans for Japan’s consumer finance industry, while lenders face higher funding costs as interest rates rise.
Allies urge stronger international push against North Korea’s nuclear programme
The national security advisers of the US, South Korea and Japan have called for a stronger international push to suppress North Korea’s development
US, South Korea and Japan urge stronger push to curb North Korea’s nuclear program
SEOUL, South Korea — The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan on Saturday called for a stronger international push to suppress North Korea’s development of nuclear …
Divers recover 7th of 8 crew members killed in crash of US military Osprey off Japan
Navy divers have recovered the remains of the seventh of the eight crew members from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off southern Japan during a training mission …
Divers Recover the Seventh of 8 Crew Members Killed in Crash of a US Military Osprey off Japan
Navy divers have recovered the remains of the seventh of the eight crew members from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off southern Japan during a training mission …
Moody’s Wonders If China’s Debt Troubles Echo Bubble-Era Japan
When Moody’s Investors Service announced to the world it might downgrade China, the lessons from Japan’s deflationary nightmare were written between the lines in bold font.
Japan industry minister says reviewing finances amid funds scandal-media
Under-fire Japanese industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said he would continue in his cabinet duties and will fully disclose his finances at an appropriate time, local media reported on Sunday, amid …
Ohtani cashes in as fans in Japan wait for him to deliver more goods and play in a World Series
Now that Shohei Ohtani has his money — a record $700 million, 10-year contact with the Los Angeles Dodgers — some fans in Japan are waiting for one more thing to complete the deal.
China, Japan trade blame over confrontation near disputed islands
China and Japan accused each other of maritime incursions after a confrontation between their coast guards in waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea.