The US, Japan and South Korea are to create a leader-level hotline and hold annual joint military exercises as part of a historic trilateral agreement that will help Washington and its Asian allies boost deterrence against North Korea and China.
Why U.S. stock-market investors need to keep an eye on a weak Japanese yen
A weak Japanese yen is nearing levels that might prompt Bank of Japan intervention — an event that could send shock waves through global financial markets, analysts warn.
US Summit With South Korea, Japan, Will Seek to Lock-In Progress -US Official
FILE PHOTO: U.S. National Security Council Coordinator for Indo-Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell speaks as Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Tae-hyo looks on during a press conference at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, July 18, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool/File Photo Reuters
Inside Japan’s ‘miracle town,’ where the birth rate is soaring amid a demographic crisis
Japan is confronting a depopulation crisis because of a precipitously falling birth rate, but one mountain town has bucked the trend — spectacularly.
Dollar ticks higher versus yen, China fears drag on yuan
The Japanese yen further weakened against the dollar on Wednesday, hovering in a zone that last year triggered intervention, while the yuan slipped to a nine-month low as fears mounted about the extent of China’s slowdown.
Blackstone explores Japanese property after selling $4.5bn
Blackstone Inc is exploring more acquisitions in Japanese real estate, after selling about $4.5bn worth in the past year to capitalise on high international interest in property …
Japanese climber killed, another injured while trying to climb never-scaled mountain in Pakistan
A climber from Japan was killed and another was injured while trying to climb a never-scaled mountain in Pakistan. They were allegedly hit by rocks during their journey.
South Korea Faces Potential Economic Overtake by Japan
Japan has reported a 1.5% economic growth rate in the second quarter, significantly outpacing South Korea’s 0.6%. Despite the global economic slowdown, Japan continues its growth streak for the third …
South Korea Faces Potential Economic Overtake by Japan
Japan has reported a 1.5% economic growth rate in the second quarter, significantly outpacing South Korea’s 0.6%. Despite the global economic slowdown, Japan continues its growth streak for the third …
Japan superlong yields fall as China data spurs demand for safer securities
TOKYO: Japanese superlong bond yields fell on Wednesday, as heightening worries about a slowdown in China and its knock-on effect for the local economy buffed demand for safer securities. Buying was …