Japanese defense officials said that North Korea fired at least two ballistic missiles into the water off the Ishikawa Prefecture, into their country’s exclusive economic zone on Thursday.
Asia markets headed for mixed open ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision
Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached their highest intraday levels since April 2022, with the S&P ending up 1.22% up and the Nasdaq gaining 1.15%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average saw the largest gain, climbing 1.26%.
Japan climbs out of deflationary pit but potholes still abound
Meanwhile, corporate Japan is reaping the rewards of patient restructuring of production techniques, labour management and accounting systems, among other things. As veteran Japan …
Mubadala forms $600 million Japanese residential property venture
Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala has formed a joint venture with Proprium Capital Partners and Manulife Investment Management to build an up to 80 billion yen ($572 million) property portfolio, Mubad …
Glitch on local tax portal site in Japan causes $211K in erroneous payments
A system glitch on Japan’s local tax portal site in May this year apparently caused 636 erroneous multiple payments topping 29.8 million yen …
Japan emperor says ties with developing nations key to tackling global challenges
Cooperation with developing countries is key to dealing with climate change and other global challenges, Japanese Emperor Naruhito said Thursday ahead of a visit to Indonesia, his first official friendship trip abroad since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne four years ago.
Woman in Japan arrested for spraying people with unidentified liquid inside department store restroom
Authorities in Japan have arrested a woman accused of injuring several people, including an 85-year-old, by spraying an irritating liquid at them inside a department store restroom.
Bomb threat forces evacuation of U.S Air Force headquarters in Japan
A bomb threat Thursday forced the evacuation of Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo, where authorities searched the regional headquarters of the U.S. Air Force before issuing an all-clear after nothing suspicious was found.
Japan’s Kishida says he won’t dissolve Diet, ending snap election talk for now
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers his policy speech during the first day of an ordinary session at the lower house of parliament in Tokyo, Japan January 23, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Fi
Japan Emperor Says Engagement With Global South Is Key Ahead of Indonesia Trip
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday said working with developing countries will be key to solving global issues like climate change, as he prepared to travel to Indonesia on his first state visit since his enthronement in 2019.