Japan should sanction Myanmar as it has done for Russia over its Ukraine invasion, a United Nations expert said Thursday, slamming the junta’s “barbarism and oppression”.Sanctions against the junta “would weaken its capacity to attack its people,
Bank of Japan to review, but maintain, easing measures
The Bank of Japan announced a review of its longstanding monetary easing measures on Friday, but said it would maintain them for the time being in the first policy decision under new governor Kazuo Ueda.
Japan is a time-tested friend of Bangladesh: Hasina
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has described Japan as a time-tested friend of Bangladesh, saying the country has very close to her heart being few countries who early recognised Bangladesh within two …
Watch planes take off in Japan — from an onsen
Visitors staying at Tokyo Haneda International Airport’s newly opened hotel can enjoy plane-spotting and views of Mount Fuji — all from the relaxing comfort of a rooftop hot spring.
Asia markets to rise as Wall Street rallies; investors look ahead to Bank of Japan policy meeting
Asia-Pacific markets are set to rise on Friday after Wall Street logged one of its best days in the year, powered by earnings from Big Tech companies. Investors in Asia will be closely watching as the Bank of Japan concludes its monetary policy meeting today, the first under new BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda.
South Korea leader tells US Congress necessary to speed cooperation with Japan on North Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress on Thursday that it was necessary to speed up trilateral cooperation with Japan and the United State to counter …
Moon mystery: China, Japan scientists have no answers for mysterious space gear disappearances
Chinese engineers believe that dust has piled up on the hibernating rover and prevented it from charging is batteries, but they cannot verify any of the information.
Bangladesh shifts position on Ukraine war, says it’s ‘violation of international law’
Bangladesh agreed with Japan on Thursday that the Ukraine war violated international law and the United Nations charter, a move showing Dhaka is retreating from its position of uncritical observer, …
Asia markets largely higher as new Bank of Japan chief chairs first policy meeting
Asia-Pacific market were largely lower on Thursday as investors focus on the Bank of Japan’s first policy meeting led by new BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda.
30 pct of executives at Japan’s top listed companies should be women by 2030: Japan PM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday set a target for women to make up at least 30 percent of executive positions at Japan’s top listed companies by 2030. It is crucial to spur innovation …