China has formally arrested a Japanese man who was detained in March, according to officials from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Japanese Embassy in Beijing.
Political Tides: Reshuffling in Japan’s House of Representatives and Leadership Crisis in U.S. House
In a momentous exercise of political reshuffling, the House of Representatives in Japan has recently announced the appointment of its Standing Committee Chairs and Special Committee Chairs. This shift in power dynamics and the allocation of crucial committee positions within the House stand as a testament to the ebbs and flows of political landscapes not only within Japan,
Japan Govt Presents to Parliament Plan for Formin’s Visit to Egypt – Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Japanese government has presented to the country’s parliament a plan for Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa’s visit to Egypt from late on Friday, Kyodo news agency reported. A Japanese foreign ministry spokesperson said he has not yet heard of any such plan.
Bank of Japan intervenes as 10-year JGB yield hits fresh decade peak
The Bank of Japan intervened in the Japanese government bond (JGB) market on Friday for the fifth time this month after the 10-year yield pushed to a fresh decade high, pitting the BOJ in a fight against market forces amid surging U.
Japan’s Nuremberg
Less than a year had passed since Japan’s surrender to the Allies; a few days prior, the tribunal’s chief prosecutor had handed down a 55-count indictment of Japan’s wartime military and civilian leaders.
Asia markets set to extend losses after Powell’s comments; Japan inflation slows
Japan’s headline inflation came in at 3%, the 18th straight month above the BOJ’s 2% target, while China will release its one-year and five-year loan prime rates later Friday.
GM to form new joint venture bringing driverless cars built in Detroit to Japan
GM, Honda and Cruise look to bring the Cruise Origin to Japan, even as regulators investigate new incidents involving Cruise cars in San Francisco.
China Arrests Japanese Executive Despite Tokyo’s Appeals
China formally arrested a Japanese pharmaceutical executive who had been detained since March in a move likely to further chill business travel to the nation.
BOJ takes more upbeat view on Japan regions, flags wage hikes
The Bank of Japan offered a more optimistic view of regional economies on Thursday, saying wage hikes were broadening, underscoring its growing conviction of progress towards achieving an inflation …
Stock market today: Asian shares follow Wall Street lower, and Japan reports September exports rose
Shares have tumbled in Asia following a retreat on Wall Street after big U.S. companies delivered mixed profit reports and Treasury yields added pressure on stocks …