The coast guard of the United States, Japan and the Philippines will hold trilateral maritime exercise in the South China Sea this week, the first such manoeuvres between them as a time of growing concern about China’s moves in the region.
IAEA team in Japan for final review before planned discharge of Fukushima nuclear plant water
An International Atomic Energy Agency team has arrived in Tokyo for a final review before Japan begins releasing massive amounts of treated radioactive water into the sea from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant,
Bank of Japan Reports Unrealized Bond Loss for First Time in 17 Years
The Bank of Japan reported an unrealized loss on its Japanese government-bond holdings for the first time in 17 years amid rising global bond yields.
Asia markets mixed after U.S. reaches debt ceiling deal; Japan stocks at highest since July 1990
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 continued to push 33-year record levels as it jumped 2% on the open, with the Topix also gaining 1.26%. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 climbed 1.36%, while South Korean markets are closed Monday for a holiday.
China, Japan Commerce Ministers Trade Protests at Meeting in US
The trade ministers of China and Japan exchanged protests over chip export controls and the detention of Japanese citizens at a meeting in Detroit last week, according to statements from both …
Thailand’s Anannarukarn holds off Furue to win LPGA Match Play
Pajaree Anannarukarn of Thailand capped off the longest week on the LPGA Tour with a 3-and-1 victory Sunday to win the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play over Ayaka Furue of Japan.
China Urges Japan to Correct Its ‘Wrongdoing’ of Imposing Chip Export Controls
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao urged Japan to correct its “wrongdoing” of imposing chip export controls, according to a statement from the Chinese commerce ministry on Monday. Wang made the comments during talks with Japan’s economy and trade minister on May 26 at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference.
Baby boomtown: does Nagi hold the secret to repopulating Japan?
Fertility rate is more than twice the national average and nearly half of households have three or more children – thanks in no small part to generous daycare and an all-in approach to raising familie
Japan stocks jump 2%, Asia markets rise after U.S. reaches tentative debt ceiling deal
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 continued to push 33-year record levels as it jumped 2% on the open, with the Topix also gaining 1.26%. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 climbed 1.36%, while South Korean markets are closed Monday for a holiday.
Thailand’s Pajaree To Face Japan’s Furue In LPGA Match-Play Final
Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn and Japan’s Ayaka Furue advanced to the LPGA Match-Play championship final with morning semi-final triumphs on Sunday.