Toyota said it would sell some of its U.S.-made cars in Japan, one of a number of announcements by companies responding to U.S. pressure over trade imbalances.
China’s auto funding blitz and a US rush for rare earths
Around the time Trump was leaving Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on board Air Force One, the Japan Mobility Show was kicking off at Tokyo Big Sight, just a few kilometres away. Journalists got an advance look …
Japan’s Central Bank Holds Fire as Tariffs, Politics Cloud Policy Target
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan held rates steady again, narrowing the window of opportunity to hike before year’s end as it waits for clarity on the impact of tariffs and a political leadership change in …
How Trump Is Extracting $900 Billion From Japan and South Korea
Donald Trump’s renewed trade offensive has come at a steep cost for Japan and South Korea. With little room to maneuver, both countries have been pressured by Washington to commit to investing …
Hegseth calls for early implementation of Japan’s defence budget increase
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday called for an early implementation of Japan’s plan to increase defence spending, but said he had made no specific demand on the scale of the …
Sri Lanka, Japan strengthen maritime ties
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer Akebono (DD 108) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday morning on an official visit. The dignitaries were warmly received by Japanese Ambassador to Sri …
Hegseth welcomes Japan’s arms spending increase, says alliance key to deter China
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan’s commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending …
Man accused of assassinating Japan’s ex-prime minister Shinzo Abe pleads guilty: “Everything is true”
“There is no doubt that I have done all this,” Tetsuya Yamagami said in court, admitting to the murder of the country’s longest-serving leader in 2022.
Trump-Xi meeting looms over APEC conference in South Korea as free trade falters
South Korea this week will host leaders from major Pacific Rim economies, including the United States, China and Japan, for an annual summit that has long championed free trade. The multilateral …
Singapore investors flock to Japanese real estate as yen hits multi-year low
At one investment firm, Singaporeans have overtaken Hong Kong investors to become its top buyers of Japanese properties, now accounting for half of all transactions.